I'm insert-curious, but you may have just saved me the effort of trying. I'm 160-165lbs and typically run 16/18 or 18/20 psi in 2.6 tires, weather and trail dependent. I also don't tend to damage rims or tires, but if I'm riding somewhere new or faster than usual, I usually err too high with the pressure and get the basketball effect.
Inserts were one potential solution but I'm leaning toward trying a 2.4" rear tire first, with a medium-duty casing instead of my current EXO.
I'd agree with your assessment that 30mm is too narrow to best support a 2.8.
Feb. 10, 2022, 8:23 p.m. - cheapondirt
I'm insert-curious, but you may have just saved me the effort of trying. I'm 160-165lbs and typically run 16/18 or 18/20 psi in 2.6 tires, weather and trail dependent. I also don't tend to damage rims or tires, but if I'm riding somewhere new or faster than usual, I usually err too high with the pressure and get the basketball effect. Inserts were one potential solution but I'm leaning toward trying a 2.4" rear tire first, with a medium-duty casing instead of my current EXO. I'd agree with your assessment that 30mm is too narrow to best support a 2.8.