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Chasing reccomendations for lightweight tyre inserts. I’m not looking to run lower pressures for feel or support, I want to maintain as close as possible to the usual tubeless feeling, I’m purely looking for the best lightweight insert to protect the rim incase of bad line choice.
I have not tried them but the Rim Saver appears to be the best. I would love to try them. They just make sense.
I'm currently running the EC Cushcore in the downhill bike solely for rim protection. I will probably switch to rim saver eventually.
Plus they have a great story and are made in Vermont.
Rim Saver for sure. If you don't want the squish of a foam insert (like many do not), but still want to protect your rim, Rim Saver is by far your best option. Plus Ryan lurks around these parts, super good engineer, really nice guy.
This. Only one flat since I started running rim saver, and that was entirely a combination of user errors. Easier to install than cush or rimpact too.
Protecting your rim and preventing pinch flats are two different things even though they are related and might seem similar just to be clear.
It seems like a good number of world cup XC race guys run the Vittoria one - Air-Liner Light XC Trail - MTB Tire Inserts | Vittoria
55g added which is a not bad compared to other options. Can't speak to how effective it is at rim protection but it's light and claims to help prevent pinch flats if that's what you are after.
Thanks for the feedback! Ill do some research on the rim saver insert.
Rim protection is the aim, I can’t remember the last time I got a pinch flat or flat tyre in general.
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