I was running heavy casing (Bontrager G5) tires without inserts for most of last season. I have to admit for my preferred trails (slow and janky) and riding 'style' (slow and janky) I prefer the ride of a more supple casing with an insert.
I think there's a strong argument that the combo G5 + Tough Carbon Rim is a perfect no-insert setup. With aluminum rims I haven't found any combination of sidewall and rideable pressure that keeps me from denting rims.
That 'Pork Chop' bag is exactly the sort of product I was thinking about. The B-Rad is awesome and has worked with a huge variety of frames, which is also awesome, but I'm surprised more companies don't have clean co-lab solutions.
May 25, 2021, 11:27 a.m. - Andrew Major
I was running heavy casing (Bontrager G5) tires without inserts for most of last season. I have to admit for my preferred trails (slow and janky) and riding 'style' (slow and janky) I prefer the ride of a more supple casing with an insert. I think there's a strong argument that the combo G5 + Tough Carbon Rim is a perfect no-insert setup. With aluminum rims I haven't found any combination of sidewall and rideable pressure that keeps me from denting rims. That 'Pork Chop' bag is exactly the sort of product I was thinking about. The B-Rad is awesome and has worked with a huge variety of frames, which is also awesome, but I'm surprised more companies don't have clean co-lab solutions.