Have you considered an alternative like Huck Norris or Flat Tire Defender? They run about 70usd vs Cush Cores 150usd which is significant in my book.
Hey JBV,
what wheel size are you looking at? (27.5 or 29?)
And which account is the one you´re actually using now? JBV or JBV2? Or is this someone different?
=)
Cheers,
Franz
I'm interested in HN myself- the price is reasonable and people seem to think good things of it.
A buddy did a home made version of this, good things to say and didn't sound too hard with the right foam
Hi!
I still really dig the Procore stuff. It really prevents rim damage, makes tubeless setup effortless, absolutely prevents rolling and burping and maybe the biggest advantage: it absolutely improves the ride quality and traction of my bike.
That's less of a difference on bikepark like trails, but especially on rocky, slippery, rooty and wet terrain a Magic Mary with 15Psi in the outer chamber and a Rock Razor with 17psi on the rear are really fantastic.
And that's with no rolling and burping and practically zero risk of pinch flats.
I am curious about Cush Core though, what it does to rolling resistance etc.
Looks like a great product as well.
I'll be spending a six week vacation in British Columbia this year (arriving july 28th) and will be exploring Vancouver island this time. Let's meet up and have a ride together :)
I'll bring a Procore sample for you, if i don't exceed my luggage weight limit...
27.5" is good then?
Cheers
Franz
Posted by: Kevin26
A buddy did a home made version of this, good things to say and didn't sound too hard with the right foam
Kevin26 any more details on the homemade version ?
What foam was used etc etc ?
Thx
Or the Nukeproof ARD or the Vittoria Airliner. Both seem good but much lighter. The one from Panzer also looks promising but not currently available in Canada.
I am about to install Rimpact inserts on my bike tomorrow...first time trying anything like it but it's so much cheaper than cushcore it's not even funny and lighter, but from what I have been reading not as durable...so we will see.
Nukeproof ARD is quite affordable ($75 CAD for the set). I bought some but haven't been able to try them out yet. Will be curious to see how they work. Not a ton of info/reviews available online.
huck norris works as advertised, really reduces the impacts on rocks. ran it on the back of my HT, which i run pretty low air. downside is the really hard impacts will cut the foam right thru. so after a season there's a handful of places where if i hit again it won't do anything.
looking to go to something that lasts longer and reduces impacts even more. i would try cushcore if not so $$$. maybe the vittoria next?
I just bought a set of Cushcore from Fanatik in bham. They were 150USD for the set with valves. Up here i priced them at 140CAD each without the valves. Just threw them in the bed of the pickup on the way back, they look like the rest of the trash i have floating around back there...
no they aren't they are made in bend Oregon....
Hey everyone, just throwing my 2 cents in here. When I bought my current bike (Rocky Mountain Growler) quite a few mechs, and even the wheel rep (I bought Race Face Turbine R's), recommended Cushcore. They said it was almost mandatory on my rear wheel (I weigh 220lbs).
I had my doubts, as many of Cushcore's claims sounds pretty extreme for a piece of foam (and they're not cheap) but the difference they made was amazing.
I also ran a Nukeproof in my front tire, to test them out as a cheaper option and because some of my fast friends swear by them.
I found the Nukeproof ARD to be OK (I really couldn't push the front wheel because I had to babysit my stock Suntour fork) but I will likely put Cushcore in the front next season with my new Fox 36.
If you want my full take on Cushcore (from a hardtail point of view) you can read my review: Cushcore: How it Lives up to the Hype. Hope the info helps others make their own decisions!
I think Cushcore is a rad product, for the right person. As a heavier rider on a hardtail regularly hitting DH, they make a difference and are worth it.
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