TheX Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 Quite a few people I talked to at the Banduro swear by CushCore. It's kinda pricey for testing based on curiosity. Any users here? Pros? Cons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 My brief experience with CushCore was a PITA. Relaced a wheel for a friend that had CushCore the biggest issue for me was getting the CushCore centered in the tire. Had to break the tire down multiple times to get it close to center. If it's not centered properly it causes the tire to wobble like a bent rim. Also wouldn't want to have to deal with it in a flat situation on the trail. I think if you run carbon wheels and race or do a lot of drops it has it's up sides but for me not worth the price for the hassle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Exactly what I was expecting to hear, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmceuen Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 I am using the nukeproof version of cushcore which is much easier to install and still provides a decent amount of protection and sidewall support. I run it in the rear of all my bikes as I like the peace of mind, but I also really like the way it makes the tire ride. Much like a volume reducer in a fork it provides a bit of a softer feeling tire for more traction, but does not compress as easily at a certain point. They are on sale at the moment from chain reaction for a very reasonable price if you are interested. Highly recommend giving them a shot. They maybe add 10% effort to the install of a tire. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/nukeproof-horizon-advanced-rim-defence-ard-pair/rp-prod172999 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, csmceuen said: Much like a volume reducer in a fork It technically is a volume reducer. It reduces the amount of air in your tire and changes the compression rate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmceuen Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, notyal said: It technically is a volume reducer. It reduces the amount of air in your tire and changes the compression rate. Yeah. That is what I was getting at. It changes the tire in the same way it changes a fork. I really like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, csmceuen said: Yeah. That is what I was getting at. It changes the tire in the same way it changes a fork. I really like it. What size tires are you running? I run 27.5+ and while I love the low pressures I can run, a volume reducer to ramp up the bigger hits sounds awesome. On the other hand, the last thing I need is more rotational weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmceuen Posted November 26, 2019 Share Posted November 26, 2019 1 minute ago, notyal said: What size tires are you running? I run 27.5+ and while I love the low pressures I can run, a volume reducer to ramp up the bigger hits sounds awesome. On the other hand, the last thing I need is more rotational weight. I ride 29 with anywhere from a 2.3 to a 2.6 depending on the bike and tire. Works very well in that range. As to the rotational weight I think it is pretty negligible, but I run heavy tires anyhow so I do not even notice it. It is only about 100g per insert if that helps at all. At under 40 bucks though it may be worth a shot. If that saves a tire in the long run as well it more than pays for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 26, 2019 Author Share Posted November 26, 2019 Nukeproof are cheap enough to test with, just ordered a pair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bamwa Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I thought this was a new genre of music. :( 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Bamwa said: I thought this was a new genre of music. 😞 I thought it was new strain of weed. The video that The X posted makes it look so easy to install. Geez. Cush Core should monetize that guy's video by paying him to take it down! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Bamwa said: I thought this was a new genre of music. 😞 If it was, TheX would have made sure it was posted in the General Chat thread. He's very particular about that. Likewise weed threads, The Tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, The Tip said: Geez. Cush Core should monetize that guy's video by paying him to take it down! Phil is a badass, so if it gave him that much trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 I didn't have any trouble getting the tire mounted. I had trouble getting the cushcore true inside the tire after mounting. Tire looked like the rim was taco'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Just got tracking on the nukeproof inserts, and they are currently in the UK. Lol, had no idea they were coming from over the water. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 If you ordered from ChainReaction, that is where they're located. Bought a set of tires from there. Pretty decent price. Shipping took...a while. When it got here, shipping box looked like it was losing competitor in a Lucha Libre match. Glad I did not order anything delicate or prone to smash damage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I buy a ton of stuff from the UK, never have a problem with shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 hours ago, AustinBike said: I buy a ton of stuff from the UK, never have a problem with shipping. Not expecting problems, I buy from companies over there. I wasn't expecting the wait. That's on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seths Pool Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) I’ve tried cushcore one time and although I didn’t have much trouble Getting the tire on & off with the cushcore involved, I did have a repeated weird ass tire-blowing-off-the-rim during mounting issue which made me give up on the system. I also got a rock puncture on a brand new DD Maxxis aggressor tire on like the 1st or 2nd ride which didn’t reinforce any confidence in the system either. Just run proper tire pressures and the right casing tires and you should be just fine without it. Unless you have problems destroying tires and rims which you haven’t been able to solve by tire / air pressure adjustment, I’d say it’s an unnecessary purchase. Just my opinion though. Edited November 28, 2019 by Seths Pool 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 You may want to try Cush Core ……. if you ride like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, throet said: You may want to try Cush Core ……. if you ride like this! That was kind of a douche move to cut across the grass at Sacré-Cœur. At 5:02 he ran right past my favorite cafe, spent plenty of time sitting there drinking wine, usually that is one of the first stops for me, after getting my morning coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 4 hours ago, throet said: You may want to try Cush Core ……. if you ride like this! My back hurt watching that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) We've all seen a LOT of videos with amazing riders doing insanely technical things. Fabio is doing the *I don't give a fukk* balls out riding, on the edge and beyond. Edited December 5, 2019 by TheX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I did not know that Paris had 3,000 feet vertical drop that allows you to go down 40 staircases. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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