wkkie
It's Not Easy Being Green
What size are you running? If it's 29er, 2.6 or bigger I might have you sorted for the Tanus Armour (with tubes).Will try a set on the paradox I think. Never ran any tyre protection but might be time to try
What size are you running? If it's 29er, 2.6 or bigger I might have you sorted for the Tanus Armour (with tubes).Will try a set on the paradox I think. Never ran any tyre protection but might be time to try
Will be 2.35 rear and 2.6 front. Will be on a new set of wheels so will try running tubes/insert first.What size are you running? If it's 29er, 2.6 or bigger I might have you sorted for the Tanus Armour (with tubes).
Yes, they're cunts. It's the closest I think I'm come to having a stroke trying to fit (and failing) an ARD and then Tannus. I'm going to pay my LBS to try next time I'm up that way.So any new updates on people's experiences with inserts?
I'm looking at -
Vittoria - Pricey just for one, heavy, indestructible
Tannus - Pricey just for one, same weight as a tube, good sidewall support
Rimpact - Light, good trail feel, only come in pairs, can't buy from Australia
EXO+ or DD tyres
What ID on your rims?Yes, they're cunts. It's the closest I think I'm come to having a stroke trying to fit (and failing) an ARD and then Tannus. I'm going to pay my LBS to try next time I'm up that way.
No you fucking can't. I mean no you can't..... Well, not on my 29mm ID Bontrager Carbon rim you can't. I have a case of wine for you if you can drive over to my house and install either the ARD or Tannus and get the tyre back on by hand.What ID on your rims?
ARD you can install by hand.
Rimpact was slightly harder than ard but still doable by hand.
Do you think an Original Rimpact will be ok for the rear? I think I got unlucky with the DHR II (I don't trust my tyre now) and that was just an EXO so maybe an Original Rimpact in an EXO+ will be better than nothing?I bought a Rimpact mixed set a while back @HamboCairns. Put the Pro in the rear before the Falls Creek race, in a new Dissector EXO (not plus - there was no stock at the time). I really like it. It was really easy to install (none of the nightmares people describe with Cushcore), it's very supportive (can feel it supporting the sidewalls of the 2.4" tyre) and has a nice damping effect. I'm now running the rear at 22psi same as the front (no front insert) rather than having to have it up around 28-29 to keep the rim alive.
Haven't decided yet whether to put the Original in the back of the XC bike or sell it.
Hit me up if you decide to sell the original, pleaseHaven't decided yet whether to put the Original in the back of the XC bike or sell it.
Hit me up if you decide to sell the original, please
I think it'd be more than fine. Maybe less lateral support than the Pro (the higher-density layer on the top of the pro is noticeably harder to deform) but still a nice barrier to protect the rim and certainly more supportive than nothing or the flat Huck Norris-style inserts.Do you think an Original Rimpact will be ok for the rear? I think I got unlucky with the DHR II (I don't trust my tyre now) and that was just an EXO so maybe an Original Rimpact in an EXO+ will be better than nothing?
Ahem... ^^^ this ^^^RE: your tyre, it didn't look like a pinch flat from memory? Wasn't the hole right in the tread? In which case the insert won't do anything to prevent something sharp cutting through the tyre in most cases. EXO+ might help though yes.
the general online warble is to go with Tannus armour tubeless ( https://nsmb.com/articles/should-you-tire-insert-pros-and-cons/ )So any new updates on people's experiences with inserts?
I'm looking at -
Vittoria - Pricey just for one, heavy, indestructible
Tannus - Pricey just for one, same weight as a tube, good sidewall support
Rimpact - Light, good trail feel, only come in pairs, can't buy from Australia
EXO+ or DD tyres
I bought a Rekon EXO+, the DHR II (just EXO) is really draggy and as it's torn now, I thought I'd try it out. If it's really bad I can put the DHF (also an EXO+!) on the back.He also bought a Rekon as a replacement for the DHR II for more strength
We do, we were just running pressures 10-15% higher than desired before.Not sure how people don’t notice a 10% change in tyre pressure even with a cushcore. Will I take it out? No, but my mind might be changed when I need a new back tyre.
Fair points. I'm one of the rare folk that isn't a fan of the DHR II anyway - but in terms of casing feel the EXO DHR II casing it is (IMO) as stiff/strong as the EXO+ Rekon. Worth an experiment for sure if you want to try something faster rolling though.I bought a Rekon EXO+, the DHR II (just EXO) is really draggy and as it's torn now, I thought I'd try it out. If it's really bad I can put the DHF (also an EXO+!) on the back.
Also, I figure I was just unlucky so in my mind it could have happened even if I'd had a DHR II DD.
Shoulda GooGled that.He also bought a Rekon as a replacement for the DHR II for more strength...