Everyone give a warm welcome to our new host, Tor! 👏👏👏 Tor and our new video master Andrew are going to be kicking our content game into high gear. Expect lots of fun content coming your way 🤓
Tor & Andrew killed this video! Good thing too - Mike was really dropping the ball with his mid-day calisthenics - glad to see he's getting back into gear! Stoked to see more videos to come.
Cushcore Pro is great! I run it on a Specialized Kenevo with 2.6" Maxxis Assegai and DHRII. It adds great additional sidewall support. I haven't had one pinch flat, and haven't dented a rim since installing them. There is much less feeling of the tire wanting to roll to the side on high grip surfaces, and on off-camber take offs or landings. One time I was coming down a mountain trail with some rocky terrain, and I got a big slice in a rear tire. I couldn't get the tire off the rim because the sealant was dried like glue, and it was getting late, so I rode 10 miles down the mountain on a flat, and the rim sustained NO damage at all.
Hey Aaron! Glad to hear you're stoked on the CushCore! Nothing wrong with an insert lap, so surprising how well the bike rides with an insert and a flat tire! - Tor
Haven’t used cushcore but I’m liking the tannus tubeless amour. Easier install, way easier removal, lighter than a tube, still offers support, easier valve and sealant setups. Just seems a better design. I’d be curious to see you do a turn test with them to compare.
I use Tannus, with tube at 25 psi, absolutely recommend! Smoothes out the ride & protects from sharp rocks & glass, gives me confidence I'll make it home without punctures.
Really though, if you learn the technique they are hard to deal with. Can install them by hand on an EXO or EXO+. Need a tire lever on DD or DH. All technique.
Nice work on this video! I run CC in the rear tire only. I was able to run EXO+ just fine with it, where previously had to run DD or DH casing to prevent flats.. And it feels better, more platted with the insert than without. Highly recommended product.
@@Dude-Smellmyhelmet I don't rememver the last time I flatted a front tire.. seriously, its been probably 10+ years. And the weight distribution is around 90% on the back tire (depends on rider and conditions) but n my case I don't see the benefit of the CC in the front or any insert for that matter. I run EXO+ on the front and it's all good!
@@Soso64bit That's what I've always assumed but I have people telling me they feel a difference in traction when they put one in the front. I might stick one in the front between days at snowshoe this weekend. I'll let you know if I notice anything.
Good question! While there are certainly many variables to take into consideration, I would generally say YES. I usually run DD in the rear if I don't have a CushCore in there, but lately I've been rocking an EXO+ and CushCore around Bellingham where we don't have many sharp rocks. However, I'm always going to a DD & CushCore for North of the border in Canada where the terrain hates tires. -Mike
Well I probably run the toughest/ heaviest tire combo out there. Cushcore with michelin dh22. Definitely heavy, but at 240lbs I wouldn't want it any other way.
I bought a bead bro after watching this video, as I struggle a lot when mounting my tires with Tannus inserts. It should be cushcore main product! I can't belive this tool is so under the radar! Please promote it more! Thanks Lost Co 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
My top tip is to ignore the installation instructions. First put the tyre on the rim, then install the cushcore like you would a tube. That way one bead is already super tucked. I use old school toe straps to keep the tyre from creeping, but this new "tool" looks to do the same thing. My 2¢.
I used to run cushcore inserts with 8 psi front and 10 psi rear in the PNW wet and had mad traction on climbs and roots but could also smash descents with no worries. 25 psi at my weight would be crazy high. I can run 25 and have no issues without Cush core installed.
so, what type of rim tape and sealant do you guys use with cushcore? too much info out there and I guess I'll come to you guys for answers. I'm getting answers like rim tape with labels printed on it don't hold well with certain sealant as the fiber of the sealant will rub on the tape cause failure to the tape and causing clogged valves.
Very similar to as if you were not running CushCore. After you have the insert on the rim and the tire on one side, add sealant before putting the other side of the tire on. If you have any further questions, give us a call or shoot us an email and we can explain in depth. (360) 306-8827 // sales@thelostco.com
Worth the weight if you keep on blowing up wheels, I am able to run a lighter casing in the rear which makes it pretty similar to other insert weights. Also run a hucknorris in the front to protect the tyre but I don't find dinging front wheels a problem so don't need cush core there.
I’d like to see your take on the Tubolight EVO HD inserts. I ran cushcore on my last bike and Tubolight on my new rig…for me it’s a no brainer that Tubolight is the way to go. Lighter, cheaper, and WAYYYYYY easier to install.
only thing that sucks is for some reason i got a some fucnky tire wobble cus some high ass dweeb in Colorado didn't install it perfectly lol. so imma rip these off and reinstall. hope they arent warped or my tire not warped
Pretty sure RUclips TOS and some advertisement laws require some pretty heavy disclaimers when shilling for a product like this. Unless you can honestly say Cushcore didn't pay you anything or even provide the product. And I doubt that.
I’ve been a big fan of lost co videos for a long time, to me your videos have been the best. Damn, this video changed my mind. I’m here for Tor and Tor only. Any video without tor, disliked.
I was disappointed here, thought those gadgets represented something that doesn't exist, but no. Getting a tire out is the huge pain in the ass that is associated with inserts like Pepi's and probably this one too. I need a tool that can help me do the inital push to separate the tire bead from the rim. That's all, once that's done it's easy, but doing that when the tools can't get in between the tire bead and the rim can be hell.
Thanks for the feedback! However, CushCore really is the only tire insert we ride which is why it's the only one you'll see in our shop and on our website.
This has got to be staged. Dude easily and quickly takes a cushcore in and out on the trail?! They're incredibly hard to remove and install a tire when they're on. They also increase the weight of the wheel a ton! I used them and put them in the trash. I wouldn't be able to fix a flat with cushcore in the woods and the extra really weighs you down if you're racing or wanting to roll faster.
Hey man! No staging here, just brought a floor pump out there to reseat the tire once we took the cushcore out. They do definitely make the wheel a bit heavier but I race with them in the front and rear because I think the pros outweigh the cons!
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Everyone give a warm welcome to our new host, Tor! 👏👏👏
Tor and our new video master Andrew are going to be kicking our content game into high gear. Expect lots of fun content coming your way 🤓
Tor crushed it! Well spoken and easy to understand. Explained it very clearly. I'm sure Mike is busy and while we love Mike, this guy will do 😉
Unfortunately, we had to let Mike go. He just isn't good at riding bikes anymore and we just can't have that. Tor is much better.
-Mike
Dude this guy was an awesome presenter.
Awesome job, Bud
Tor & Andrew killed this video! Good thing too - Mike was really dropping the ball with his mid-day calisthenics - glad to see he's getting back into gear! Stoked to see more videos to come.
Cushcore Pro is great! I run it on a Specialized Kenevo with 2.6" Maxxis Assegai and DHRII. It adds great additional sidewall support. I haven't had one pinch flat, and haven't dented a rim since installing them. There is much less feeling of the tire wanting to roll to the side on high grip surfaces, and on off-camber take offs or landings. One time I was coming down a mountain trail with some rocky terrain, and I got a big slice in a rear tire. I couldn't get the tire off the rim because the sealant was dried like glue, and it was getting late, so I rode 10 miles down the mountain on a flat, and the rim sustained NO damage at all.
Hey Aaron! Glad to hear you're stoked on the CushCore! Nothing wrong with an insert lap, so surprising how well the bike rides with an insert and a flat tire! - Tor
Haven’t used cushcore but I’m liking the tannus tubeless amour. Easier install, way easier removal, lighter than a tube, still offers support, easier valve and sealant setups. Just seems a better design. I’d be curious to see you do a turn test with them to compare.
I'm interested in this comparison as well
I like my CushCore but I'm curious about Tannus.
How do you know it's easier if you haven't used cushcore?
@@Leo_Inclan because I’ve installed it on other bikes
You guys need to make more videos
I love your videos!!!
Hell ya new guy!
Yeehaw!
Awesome vid!🤘 I found it to be most informative. 🤓
Well, you talked me into it. I just ordered a rear cush core for my Turbo Levo. I even remembered to get the right size (27.5). ;)
Mike - blink twice if you need help you look different
Somebody get this dude a captain America shield and a steroid test
You guys sold me, just ordered a pair! Great video, I love the side by side test.
Heck yea dude! Glad you're stoked on them, get out and shred! -Tor
I just bought The bad dropper tool at Sea Otter. Looking forward to see how good it works and wont scratch my black rims.
I like use tannus armor pretty good run flats I've never got a flat in them since i got a tube inside.
I use Tannus, with tube at 25 psi, absolutely recommend!
Smoothes out the ride & protects from sharp rocks & glass, gives me confidence I'll make it home without punctures.
Now I want to see the trail side re-install of Cush core LOL
Done it. Not a lot of fun. Easier to take it out and put in a tube or ride it out flat.
Really though, if you learn the technique they are hard to deal with. Can install them by hand on an EXO or EXO+. Need a tire lever on DD or DH. All technique.
Who's the new guy??? kinda cute
Nice work on this video! I run CC in the rear tire only. I was able to run EXO+ just fine with it, where previously had to run DD or DH casing to prevent flats.. And it feels better, more platted with the insert than without. Highly recommended product.
Exact same experience here, haven't blown up a wheel since I got it 🤞
Have you not tried one on the front? Or have you tried it and decided you didn't need it?
@@Dude-Smellmyhelmet I don't rememver the last time I flatted a front tire.. seriously, its been probably 10+ years. And the weight distribution is around 90% on the back tire (depends on rider and conditions) but n my case I don't see the benefit of the CC in the front or any insert for that matter. I run EXO+ on the front and it's all good!
@@Soso64bit That's what I've always assumed but I have people telling me they feel a difference in traction when they put one in the front. I might stick one in the front between days at snowshoe this weekend. I'll let you know if I notice anything.
@@Dude-Smellmyhelmet by all means give it a go. I tried it in the front, didn't see much benefit other than adding weight to my setup.
Do you think a cushcore insert would give a heavier rider enough support in the sidewalls to drop from a DD casing to an EXO/+?
I'm curious about this as well! Whole reason I watched this video..
Good question! While there are certainly many variables to take into consideration, I would generally say YES. I usually run DD in the rear if I don't have a CushCore in there, but lately I've been rocking an EXO+ and CushCore around Bellingham where we don't have many sharp rocks. However, I'm always going to a DD & CushCore for North of the border in Canada where the terrain hates tires.
-Mike
Yes, Im 220lbs riding on the North Shore. Run Exo + at 22psi rear, 21 front. No issues
I think adding a cushcore would allow anyone to step down one level as far as sidewall thickness/casing...
Well I probably run the toughest/ heaviest tire combo out there. Cushcore with michelin dh22. Definitely heavy, but at 240lbs I wouldn't want it any other way.
I bought a bead bro after watching this video, as I struggle a lot when mounting my tires with Tannus inserts. It should be cushcore main product! I can't belive this tool is so under the radar! Please promote it more! Thanks Lost Co 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
If you would normally run cushcore 1-3 psi lower why not at least do a third test on the corner woth cushcore at 22 psi?
Fair point! I guess we have to get back out there haha.
How do you install with dh casing tires o krytotal tires?
So you still need to add sealant?
Yarp
My top tip is to ignore the installation instructions. First put the tyre on the rim, then install the cushcore like you would a tube. That way one bead is already super tucked. I use old school toe straps to keep the tyre from creeping, but this new "tool" looks to do the same thing. My 2¢.
I used to run cushcore inserts with 8 psi front and 10 psi rear in the PNW wet and had mad traction on climbs and roots but could also smash descents with no worries. 25 psi at my weight would be crazy high. I can run 25 and have no issues without Cush core installed.
Does the cushcore xc still dampen the trail?
Tor this is fantastic
Tor! Very nice 🤘
Thanks Conrad!
Cush core isn’t too bad for most rim setups although schwalbe tires and spank rims can make it nearly impossible some times
so, what type of rim tape and sealant do you guys use with cushcore? too much info out there and I guess I'll come to you guys for answers. I'm getting answers like rim tape with labels printed on it don't hold well with certain sealant as the fiber of the sealant will rub on the tape cause failure to the tape and causing clogged valves.
i have no idea how you did that on the side of the trail, i cant crack the bead with my hands with cushcore in, legend.
I neeeeeed some cush in my life
Yay Tor!!!!
Neat tire inserts and tools!
Could you rock this with a tube? Or is it only specific to tubless?
Tubeless only.
Nice real world comparison.
Never ride without it!😊👍🏼
I love this guy so much :)))))
What a good video!
Thanks Pedro! Glad you enjoyed it -Tor
how add sealant w cush?
Very similar to as if you were not running CushCore. After you have the insert on the rim and the tire on one side, add sealant before putting the other side of the tire on. If you have any further questions, give us a call or shoot us an email and we can explain in depth.
(360) 306-8827 // sales@thelostco.com
Thenk for da Video.
4:07 Cushcore Pro ist probably the heaviest tire insert out there :D
265g per 29" wheel!!
Most tire inserts are 100g lighter
Worth the weight if you keep on blowing up wheels, I am able to run a lighter casing in the rear which makes it pretty similar to other insert weights.
Also run a hucknorris in the front to protect the tyre but I don't find dinging front wheels a problem so don't need cush core there.
@@nebnollock5198 the other tire insert like rimpact do the same, but are cheaper and lighter
Mine is 270g
I’d like to see your take on the Tubolight EVO HD inserts. I ran cushcore on my last bike and Tubolight on my new rig…for me it’s a no brainer that Tubolight is the way to go. Lighter, cheaper, and WAYYYYYY easier to install.
Is there any 26 cush core insert:(?
Cut a 29 insert down and cable tie the ends together.
Better voice. Good presenter
Not irritating to hear.
More videos from Tor.
Hahahahaha this comment is gold! 😂
-Mike
only thing that sucks is for some reason i got a some fucnky tire wobble cus some high ass dweeb in Colorado didn't install it perfectly lol. so imma rip these off and reinstall. hope they arent warped or my tire not warped
Hot tip everyone.. stop running Maxxis and you don't even need Cush Core!
Pretty sure RUclips TOS and some advertisement laws require some pretty heavy disclaimers when shilling for a product like this. Unless you can honestly say Cushcore didn't pay you anything or even provide the product. And I doubt that.
I’ve been a big fan of lost co videos for a long time, to me your videos have been the best. Damn, this video changed my mind. I’m here for Tor and Tor only. Any video without tor, disliked.
this product is a "I want to but I can't"
try tannus armour next time
Wow Tor is so handsome and such a well spoken gentleman I will definitely be tuning into the future broadcasts
There’s no way the benefits are that huge 😳
I promise this wasn't payed for by Big CushCore! -Tor
I feel so pumped that I have the same helmet (model and color) as tor 🤙
I was disappointed here, thought those gadgets represented something that doesn't exist, but no. Getting a tire out is the huge pain in the ass that is associated with inserts like Pepi's and probably this one too. I need a tool that can help me do the inital push to separate the tire bead from the rim. That's all, once that's done it's easy, but doing that when the tools can't get in between the tire bead and the rim can be hell.
💯🤘🏻💚💚💚
Sold my cushcore, way too much trouble.
Expensive af
What I got from this: If you want to schralp corners and destroy trails someone else built cushcore is for you.
geez if ya dont want to destroy a trail , just dont ride it full stop
First hard corner and it comes off? Practically creating an absolute anomaly proves what, exactly?
Why is cushcore so expensive?
You’d rather replace rims and tires?
@@jeremyprovonsil7886 I wouldn't have to.
Ooh great more berm slashing promotion that will destroy trails🙄
This video was a bit to advertisingly. Kind of lost the Lost Co...
Thanks for the feedback! However, CushCore really is the only tire insert we ride which is why it's the only one you'll see in our shop and on our website.
This has got to be staged. Dude easily and quickly takes a cushcore in and out on the trail?! They're incredibly hard to remove and install a tire when they're on. They also increase the weight of the wheel a ton! I used them and put them in the trash. I wouldn't be able to fix a flat with cushcore in the woods and the extra really weighs you down if you're racing or wanting to roll faster.
Hey man! No staging here, just brought a floor pump out there to reseat the tire once we took the cushcore out. They do definitely make the wheel a bit heavier but I race with them in the front and rear because I think the pros outweigh the cons!
Cushcore sux
No. Just no. We spent DECADES trying to get rid of shit out of our tires and now we’re putting shit back in? No.
Yes...
rimpact better
Lame 😮
Thanks for the comment! -Tor
So buy our product and all the extra stuff you need to install it, no thanks