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At work at Art's Cyclery, everyone was always struggling and complaining about having to install Cush Core tire inserts. Work times of half an hour or more per wheel were common. Sometimes with up to three people on the job. I finally installed my first set yesterday and found it rather easy. If you just go to the website and watch their how to videos, they really explain it all rather simply. My first one was way quicker than I thought, so I timed myself on the second wheel and did it in just twelve minutes. Even with reduced hand strength due to my MS.
This video... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ali+clarkson+cushcore helps demonstrate how not just pushing down, but down and in towards the rim on the bead is the key.
This video... https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ali+clarkson+cushcore helps demonstrate how not just pushing down, but down and in towards the rim on the bead is the key.
I think another key in his video is he's out in the sun. Softens the rubber, makes for easier mounting.
I think with DH casing on certain rims it can be a lot harder. But DH casing on the Reserve wheels I usually rock is no harder than sans cush core.
Its great technology.
I can change moto tires fast, and it's my opinion that the DD beads are pretty dang tight on certain rims. I think the cush core installation complaints have more to do with those tires than anything.
just remove the bead from one side of the wheel and leave the other 1/2 of the tire installed against the bead hook. Then install the valves and cushcore with one side of the tire bead already locked in place. Having the one bead in place already seemed to make tucking the second bead down into the rim well a bit easier which is a CRITICAL part of the install.
Last few centimeters i used two tire levers, but mostly because it´s easier when the tire is secured on one side by schwalbe´s nifty clip system that prevents it from popping out again.
Oh and may i add, i had an injured hand whilst mounting the tire, so my hand strength was greatly diminished.
So for everyone having problems, take a step back, wrap your brains around how to work the tire into the rim well, then proceed mounting the tire. If things get tough, go round again and push it even further into the rim well. Every small bit helps. If stuck again, repeat pushing the bead into the rim well until you can pop the tire on entirely.
havent installed with Maxxis....the new 2.6 Vigilantes are great by the way...
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