"Combined with even heavy DH tires, the Line Elite is faster uphill, and lighter weight, than a CushCore setup for the equivalent application."
But if I understand correctly, the Cushcore setup with lighter casing tires would have lower rolling resistance, because heavy casing tires create drag from the heavy casing being more resistant to deforming. Also, the Cushcore setup might produce more grip on rough trails because the lighter casing tire conforms better to the rough stuff. Considering the lower rolling resistance of the hypothetical Cushcore setup, can you confidently say that the carbon rim plus heavy tire combo is faster uphill? I'm not sold on the idea that heavy tires are a comparable alternative to Cushcore.
Feb. 8, 2021, 12:32 p.m. - cedrico
"Combined with even heavy DH tires, the Line Elite is faster uphill, and lighter weight, than a CushCore setup for the equivalent application." But if I understand correctly, the Cushcore setup with lighter casing tires would have lower rolling resistance, because heavy casing tires create drag from the heavy casing being more resistant to deforming. Also, the Cushcore setup might produce more grip on rough trails because the lighter casing tire conforms better to the rough stuff. Considering the lower rolling resistance of the hypothetical Cushcore setup, can you confidently say that the carbon rim plus heavy tire combo is faster uphill? I'm not sold on the idea that heavy tires are a comparable alternative to Cushcore.