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Tor & Andrew killed this video! Good thing too - Mike was really dropping the ball with his mid-day calisthenics - glad to see he's getting back into gear! Stoked to see more videos to come.
Haven’t used cushcore but I’m liking the tannus tubeless amour. Easier install, way easier removal, lighter than a tube, still offers support, easier valve and sealant setups. Just seems a better design. I’d be curious to see you do a turn test with them to compare.
Cushcore Pro is great! I run it on a Specialized Kenevo with 2.6" Maxxis Assegai and DHRII. It adds great additional sidewall support. I haven't had one pinch flat, and haven't dented a rim since installing them. There is much less feeling of the tire wanting to roll to the side on high grip surfaces, and on off-camber take offs or landings. One time I was coming down a mountain trail with some rocky terrain, and I got a big slice in a rear tire. I couldn't get the tire off the rim because the sealant was dried like glue, and it was getting late, so I rode 10 miles down the mountain on a flat, and the rim sustained NO damage at all.
Hey Aaron! Glad to hear you're stoked on the CushCore! Nothing wrong with an insert lap, so surprising how well the bike rides with an insert and a flat tire! - Tor
Really though, if you learn the technique they are hard to deal with. Can install them by hand on an EXO or EXO+. Need a tire lever on DD or DH. All technique.
I use Tannus, with tube at 25 psi, absolutely recommend! Smoothes out the ride & protects from sharp rocks & glass, gives me confidence I'll make it home without punctures.
I bought a bead bro after watching this video, as I struggle a lot when mounting my tires with Tannus inserts. It should be cushcore main product! I can't belive this tool is so under the radar! Please promote it more! Thanks Lost Co 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Nice work on this video! I run CC in the rear tire only. I was able to run EXO+ just fine with it, where previously had to run DD or DH casing to prevent flats.. And it feels better, more platted with the insert than without. Highly recommended product.
@@Dude-Smellmyhelmet I don't rememver the last time I flatted a front tire.. seriously, its been probably 10+ years. And the weight distribution is around 90% on the back tire (depends on rider and conditions) but n my case I don't see the benefit of the CC in the front or any insert for that matter. I run EXO+ on the front and it's all good!
@@Soso64bit That's what I've always assumed but I have people telling me they feel a difference in traction when they put one in the front. I might stick one in the front between days at snowshoe this weekend. I'll let you know if I notice anything.
I used to run cushcore inserts with 8 psi front and 10 psi rear in the PNW wet and had mad traction on climbs and roots but could also smash descents with no worries. 25 psi at my weight would be crazy high. I can run 25 and have no issues without Cush core installed.
so, what type of rim tape and sealant do you guys use with cushcore? too much info out there and I guess I'll come to you guys for answers. I'm getting answers like rim tape with labels printed on it don't hold well with certain sealant as the fiber of the sealant will rub on the tape cause failure to the tape and causing clogged valves.
Good question! While there are certainly many variables to take into consideration, I would generally say YES. I usually run DD in the rear if I don't have a CushCore in there, but lately I've been rocking an EXO+ and CushCore around Bellingham where we don't have many sharp rocks. However, I'm always going to a DD & CushCore for North of the border in Canada where the terrain hates tires. -Mike
Well I probably run the toughest/ heaviest tire combo out there. Cushcore with michelin dh22. Definitely heavy, but at 240lbs I wouldn't want it any other way.
I’d like to see your take on the Tubolight EVO HD inserts. I ran cushcore on my last bike and Tubolight on my new rig…for me it’s a no brainer that Tubolight is the way to go. Lighter, cheaper, and WAYYYYYY easier to install.
Worth the weight if you keep on blowing up wheels, I am able to run a lighter casing in the rear which makes it pretty similar to other insert weights. Also run a hucknorris in the front to protect the tyre but I don't find dinging front wheels a problem so don't need cush core there.
My top tip is to ignore the installation instructions. First put the tyre on the rim, then install the cushcore like you would a tube. That way one bead is already super tucked. I use old school toe straps to keep the tyre from creeping, but this new "tool" looks to do the same thing. My 2¢.
only thing that sucks is for some reason i got a some fucnky tire wobble cus some high ass dweeb in Colorado didn't install it perfectly lol. so imma rip these off and reinstall. hope they arent warped or my tire not warped
I’ve been a big fan of lost co videos for a long time, to me your videos have been the best. Damn, this video changed my mind. I’m here for Tor and Tor only. Any video without tor, disliked.
Pretty sure RU-vid TOS and some advertisement laws require some pretty heavy disclaimers when shilling for a product like this. Unless you can honestly say Cushcore didn't pay you anything or even provide the product. And I doubt that.
Very similar to as if you were not running CushCore. After you have the insert on the rim and the tire on one side, add sealant before putting the other side of the tire on. If you have any further questions, give us a call or shoot us an email and we can explain in depth. (360) 306-8827 // sales@thelostco.com
I was disappointed here, thought those gadgets represented something that doesn't exist, but no. Getting a tire out is the huge pain in the ass that is associated with inserts like Pepi's and probably this one too. I need a tool that can help me do the inital push to separate the tire bead from the rim. That's all, once that's done it's easy, but doing that when the tools can't get in between the tire bead and the rim can be hell.
Thanks for the feedback! However, CushCore really is the only tire insert we ride which is why it's the only one you'll see in our shop and on our website.
This has got to be staged. Dude easily and quickly takes a cushcore in and out on the trail?! They're incredibly hard to remove and install a tire when they're on. They also increase the weight of the wheel a ton! I used them and put them in the trash. I wouldn't be able to fix a flat with cushcore in the woods and the extra really weighs you down if you're racing or wanting to roll faster.
Hey man! No staging here, just brought a floor pump out there to reseat the tire once we took the cushcore out. They do definitely make the wheel a bit heavier but I race with them in the front and rear because I think the pros outweigh the cons!
