Out of all the systems that are hitting the marker right now I find myself most intrigued by Cush Core, which was previewed a while back on NSMB. Its significantly heavier than Huck Norris, but a little lighter than Flat Tire Defender, and from an intuitive perspective their shape and approach just make sense to me, particularly if it provides the ride benefits that they claim!
* I'm currently running a 500g 32mm wide Light Bicycle Rim after cracking a lighter layup version of the same rim that was about 450g+/-
* If their system works as claimed then I would think that i could go to a NOBL TR33, 385g 27mm internal, and still have the same support of a rim 5mm wider while having a lot less worries about damaging another carbon rim.
* If you take that weight savings off the weight of the insert (250g) you end up with +135g total wheel weight.
* Previously I was running a Super Gravity Magic Marys at 1050g, but I've moved to e13 TRS tires this year (915g), and have been loving them so far...
* When you factor that in the whole set up is weight neutral compared to what I was running last year, with the theoretical added benefits of improved reliability and handling.
If it works as promised that would be an amazing, race worthy setup! Like I said, I'm definitely intrigued....
Any early feedback that you guys can share with us???
April 30, 2017, 11:35 p.m. - David Max
Out of all the systems that are hitting the marker right now I find myself most intrigued by Cush Core, which was previewed a while back on NSMB. Its significantly heavier than Huck Norris, but a little lighter than Flat Tire Defender, and from an intuitive perspective their shape and approach just make sense to me, particularly if it provides the ride benefits that they claim! * I'm currently running a 500g 32mm wide Light Bicycle Rim after cracking a lighter layup version of the same rim that was about 450g+/- * If their system works as claimed then I would think that i could go to a NOBL TR33, 385g 27mm internal, and still have the same support of a rim 5mm wider while having a lot less worries about damaging another carbon rim. * If you take that weight savings off the weight of the insert (250g) you end up with +135g total wheel weight. * Previously I was running a Super Gravity Magic Marys at 1050g, but I've moved to e13 TRS tires this year (915g), and have been loving them so far... * When you factor that in the whole set up is weight neutral compared to what I was running last year, with the theoretical added benefits of improved reliability and handling. If it works as promised that would be an amazing, race worthy setup! Like I said, I'm definitely intrigued.... Any early feedback that you guys can share with us???