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CushCore XC Inner Tyre Suspension System

CushCore XC Inner Tyre Suspension System

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27.5 Inch
1.8-2.4 Inch
Pair

Regular price $239.95
Regular price $269.00 Sale price $239.95

29 Inch
1.8-2.4 Inch
Pair

Regular price $229.95
Regular price $269.00 Sale price $229.95
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Regular price $144.95
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Description

When CushCore debuted a handful of years ago it took the gravity side of MTBing by storm and for good reason. No false promises, just a solid product backed up by heaps of testing and data, lots and lots of data. Until now this great product was only available for gravity focussed riders with big tyres, well not anymore. CushCore's all-new XC Inner Tyre Suspension System is a lightweight version designed for cross-country racing and light(er) trail riding.

Who's this item for: XC racers and less aggressive/lightweight riders that want some extra protection and tyre damping but don't want the extra rotating mass of the standard CushCore.

Tubes / Tubeless: CushCore is not intended to be used with tubes.

Materials: It's made from a specifically designed and formulated closed-cell foam.

Theory: Ideally a tyre would act more like a suspension system with both a spring and a damper. The spring would support the load while the damper would dissipate the energy. CushCore's 'Inner Tyre Suspension System' delivers this technology to tyres for the first time. The engineered foam insert mounts inside a mountain bike tire and divides the inner volume of the tyre in half. The air underneath the tread patch, and the CushCore insert next to the rim. Together they work as a spring and damper. The air is the spring, the insert is the damper.

Durability: Cushcore inserts are extremely durable. One of the early tests to determine how well the foam would 'rebound' back into shape was to repeatedly strike it with a hammer on a concrete floor. Agricultural yes, but it served the task. The foam is engineered to repeatedly withstand poundings without degradation. A set typically lasts a rider a few years although the service life does depend on riding frequency, terrain, tyre pressure and other factors.

Compatibility: Tyre widths from 1.8″ to 2.4″ and inner rim widths from 22mm to 32mm.

Weight Per Wheel:

  • 27.5": 140g
  • 29": 150g

Stand Out Features: This is currently the only tyre insert on the market that offers rim protection as well as a tyre suspension system.

What's in the box: Available in options to purchase them individually or as a pair.

Single:

  • 1 x CushCore insert
  • 1 x CushCore tubeless valve
  • 2 x rim stickers

Pair:

  • 2 x CushCore inserts
  • 2 x CushCore tubeless valves
  • Valve core tool
  • 2 x rim stickers

Pros: All in all CushCore makes your ride more comfortable, stable and enjoyable. This is easily the cheapest, performance-driven upgrade you can do to your bike. Just think about feeling 10-12% less impact from your front wheel. How nice would that be!

Cons: Installing CushCore does add some weight to your ride.

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Product Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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100%would recommend this product
3 reviews
  • Deryck W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Cush-phwoar

    Got the cushcores as the terrain where I ride is like a full-time rock garden. Loving it. Not as hard to fit as some make out.

  • Toby
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Perfect

    I fitted a xc Cush core to the front of my downhill rig to save weight on a full size Cush

    It does almost the same job. I just run 1-2 psi more than if I had a Normal Cush

    So far so good no damaged rim or tyres

  • Dean G.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Cushcore XC - Lightweight & Easy To Install

    I purchased the Cushcore XC single to protect the rear carbon rim on my new hardtail.

    After reading the reviews and feedback for standard Cushcore being a bit tricky to install, I watched the Cushcore youtube installation videos and found them actually quite easy to fit. There was hardly any stretching required and seating the bead was pretty straight forward, just use the "grab and roll" technique suggested by the video.

    Inflation was instant, even before sealant was added, the cushcore insert held the bead snug against the rim.

    I've previously run a Huck Norris in the rear wheel of my trail bike, but Cushcore inspires a lot more confidence.

    I didn't notice any losses in acceleration or affects of increased rotating mass, the cushcore XC is lighter than the standard enduro version and for the sake of confidence through rocky trails and protecting carbon bits, they seem well worth the expense.

    Just purchased another for the front wheel as well, can highly recommend.

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