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Modern Magura’s are junk. Cheap plastic held together with wood screws lol. The stock lever shape is trash, bleeding them without mushiness is a pain compared to it’s competitors. The bleed blocks are junk too, they easily wiggle or compress themselves out during bleeding. 10-15 years ago Maguras were decent before they went plastic.

My experience is with Huck Norris and Vittoria Air Liner. Without something physically resisting folding it’s hard to imagine these are different, but if there is a real benefit and added support then cool. Even Cushcore XC has far worse ride feel and benefit than regular Cushcore as I tried to save some weight on my hardtail rig and quickly realized. I’m usually on 2.4-2.6 Maxxis WT stuff, depends on the bike and season.

Cushcore is 1 min extra faff than regular tubeless if you understand and follow the install video. Weird how the main selling feature for pool noodle style inserts is install ease when the performance benefit is near zero vs running the correct casing at the correct pressure.  At least Cushcore allows you to run a bit less pressure because of the firm sidewall support (tangible benefit). With these as soon as you drop pressure you are folding the tire around corners with your noodle slapping around inside your hoop waiting to save your fragile carbon rim from the next bottom out.

I own a Surface Ti, it’s the best. Does all the trails in the most fun way possible.