Just noticed today that there is a huge difference in insert vs tube. I pretty much only run DH casing tires and pretty much only assagai, yes front and rear. In a pinch DD will do and while I had my DH assguy up from I only had a puny DD in the back with a recently inserted CC pro.
CC feels kinda dead in its dampness and I was checking to see if I had a flat but the PSI was 25-26. I had run a tube for a month after a frustrating experience with CC and would run the tube with DH casing tires at 26-28 PSI for a lighter (150-155lbs) smashier rider. Tube and DH casing would pinball but feel playful and be noticeable for extra pop on jumps.
The way I see it if you are a set and forget guy then maybe tubes and DH casing tires. No mess, no fuss, run higher pressure (which won't slowly leak out as with tubeless) and carry a spare tube (you will probably do this regardless of setup). If you don't mind the chance of a catastrophic failure but with relatively low frequency then go CC. It is a mess, pain in the butt, slowly leaks air, requires a flawless tape job but it saves wheels and man can you lower that PSI for grip. I have tried to murder rims on the shore or tear through a DH casing in Pemby and it is near impossible.
My CC fail came on Cypress and I suspect a lazy and neglected tape job killed my setup. Messy swap and rode out with the pool noodle of shame around my body. Buy CC used as it is meant to last, note that some companies like RIMPACT state their product is a consumable. If you cannot find used then go old school. Beef up those casings, fill them with more air than you think you need, and remember to weight through the pedals.
Oct. 29, 2020, 9:05 p.m. - Gage Wright
Just noticed today that there is a huge difference in insert vs tube. I pretty much only run DH casing tires and pretty much only assagai, yes front and rear. In a pinch DD will do and while I had my DH assguy up from I only had a puny DD in the back with a recently inserted CC pro. CC feels kinda dead in its dampness and I was checking to see if I had a flat but the PSI was 25-26. I had run a tube for a month after a frustrating experience with CC and would run the tube with DH casing tires at 26-28 PSI for a lighter (150-155lbs) smashier rider. Tube and DH casing would pinball but feel playful and be noticeable for extra pop on jumps. The way I see it if you are a set and forget guy then maybe tubes and DH casing tires. No mess, no fuss, run higher pressure (which won't slowly leak out as with tubeless) and carry a spare tube (you will probably do this regardless of setup). If you don't mind the chance of a catastrophic failure but with relatively low frequency then go CC. It is a mess, pain in the butt, slowly leaks air, requires a flawless tape job but it saves wheels and man can you lower that PSI for grip. I have tried to murder rims on the shore or tear through a DH casing in Pemby and it is near impossible. My CC fail came on Cypress and I suspect a lazy and neglected tape job killed my setup. Messy swap and rode out with the pool noodle of shame around my body. Buy CC used as it is meant to last, note that some companies like RIMPACT state their product is a consumable. If you cannot find used then go old school. Beef up those casings, fill them with more air than you think you need, and remember to weight through the pedals.