Yeah, the regular Rimpact inserts were originally what intrigued me to even consider inserts in general. I'm not too heavy (155lb) so reinforced tires like Schwalbe Apex and EXO/EXO+ usually have enough sidewall stiffness for me, but having some protection from smashing the rim into a square-edge rock at speed would be nice. But... I'm also against added weight on the bike if it's not necessary.
Off the top of my head, EXO to EXO+ is like a 50g jump for a 27.5x2.5wt. So dropping to a lighter tire could be a decent compromise.
Aug. 21, 2020, 3:07 p.m. - Pnwpedal
Yeah, the regular Rimpact inserts were originally what intrigued me to even consider inserts in general. I'm not too heavy (155lb) so reinforced tires like Schwalbe Apex and EXO/EXO+ usually have enough sidewall stiffness for me, but having some protection from smashing the rim into a square-edge rock at speed would be nice. But... I'm also against added weight on the bike if it's not necessary. Off the top of my head, EXO to EXO+ is like a 50g jump for a 27.5x2.5wt. So dropping to a lighter tire could be a decent compromise.