THE BEST WAY TO CHANGE A TIRE WITH CUSHCORE + TIRE TALK

[@davidesparon1487]

The first advice I'll remember is to never forget to wear your crocs first, whatever mechanical stuff you're doing 😂👍🏼👏🏼

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Haha, I almost decided against uploading this because I was wearing crocs. I can't help it, easy slip on bike-work shoes!

[@davidesparon1487]

@@JesseMelamedMTB can't agree more 👏🏼👍🏼

[@tylerbruce5731]

Crocs are pretty rad if youre lazy like me. I wear flip flops like 365 days of the year. Shit I just bought a pair of Five Ten Sleuth slip ons so I dont have to tie my shoes when I want to hop on my bike for a quick jaunt around the neighbourhood.

[@lewisrd75]

You dont get to choose the #croclife it chooses you 😉🤘

[@h20s8804]

Better watch it... I hear those crocs, the holes, they let your dignity just run out onto the floor. ;)

[@jpollock1548]

You sold me on those Crankbrothers levers..you need some commish links! 👊🏼 Another awesome Video. Those tips will be very helpful!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

They are awesome! They're a bit soft so be careful really wrenching a tire off with them.

[@jbs3691]

The how to videos have been great! Keep them coming! Thanks for posting.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Glad you like them!

[@nickturner1733]

I’ve been putting off re-fitting my Cush Core for ages now after having to literally cut my old tyres in half to remove them. After watching this I’m going to give it a go tomorrow. Cheers 🤟🏻

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Glad to hear it! Hopefully these tips help you out!

[@markmcmurray4028]

Awesome video and tips. Performed my first ever CushCore removal today. Set aside the morning. It took 5 minutes! Creating a vacuum is a great idea! Thanks!

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

That's awesome! I'm stoked to hear my video helped!

[@h20s8804]

It's funny when you think about it... we're at like half the air pressure of 20 years ago, no inner tubes, a bunch of wet glue stuff, and a ring of foam... So weird.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

It does sound crazy. Tubes and tires seems so simple.

[@burrellbikes4969]

Dear GAWD!!! This has convinced me to never use Cush core…ever!

[@ryanbuchan3158]

I use the ball of my foot and push down on the cushcore to break the seal, works for me right away every time.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

I have done that as well but don't always nail it. Nice that you've got it down!

[@loamymtb]

So much good advice here thanks, going to use that tip about leaving it at a higher psi for awhile to let the sealant push out more.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Nice! Glad you got something out of it! Thanks for saying so!

[@JEMTB90]

Definitely super handy to know. I absolutely love having Cushcore in.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Same here! Glad you found some of this helpful!

[@tylerbruce5731]

To be fair this looks like it could be a "Fitness Training for MTB" video as well. Lol

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Agreed not as hard as doing the old bib moose on the moto one thing you can ad is wet the beads of the tyre with a wipe of sealant makes everything slide together nicely.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Good grip strength training!

[@crrraw6372]

These videos you have been putting out that teach are so helpful although I love the racing POVs I think that these are sick !

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Glad you like them! I need to bridge the gap between my race videos somehow!

[@crrraw6372]

@@JesseMelamedMTB I want to racing very bad but I don't have a enduro bike and I can't find a alloy altitude anywhere !

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

It is going to be a tough year for that! Just keep an eye out on your buy/sell and your local shops.

[@crrraw6372]

@@JesseMelamedMTB Will do thank you for responding I didn't expect a response this quick!

[@andrewscano5648]

Great tips. Thank you!!! Worked awesome.

[@MikhailLambuson]

sic video, new way of installing cushcore. It seems that the last part of the installation was skipped, would you mind adding that in, so we can see how you installed the last part of cushcore. thanks for sharing!

[@jjsells21]

Great tip on seating one side first. Just had quite the wrestling match with my Cush core and that woulda helped tremendously 👊🏻

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Glad to hear you found it useful!

[@adamotheloanguy]

Thank you Jesse that was really helpful.

[@JanEgeriis]

You are not using a lot of time cleaning the old sticky dried tubeless fluid from the Cushcore ??

[@timothyheinrich8881]

Thanks! Definitely a few tips I can use next time.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Nice!

[@illestFlavor]

Which version cushcore do you use?

[@NorthernSkiAndCycle]

Jesse Melamed speed running a cushcore install.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha

[@midlifesendermtb2178]

A lot of rims don't have centre wells anymore, ,which makes it even harder to install cushcore.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

If that’s the case then definitely stretch out the Cush core beforehand. It won’t need to be as tight if there is no well for it sink into

[@JEMTB90]

Are you still having trouble with that tyre? haha

[@domanater480]

Hey Jesse, what tyres do you run ? I tried a dhr2 2.4 dh casing in the rear and it was a slug

[@walterbrown6388]

Do you find that a cush core could be stretched TOO much? Will it stretch out with multiple removal and installs? - so much stretch that it is no longer as effective at keeping the tire from squirming? Seems like it it gets too stretched, it would just roll off the rim in a hard corner?

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

I think that does become a possibility, it would still do the majority of its job well, but it may not limit the tire roll as much. It still would be way better than not having cush core, but it wouldn't be as good as new

[@louismarieallyndree290]

Hey jesse, great video thanks for the tips, they will definitely help next time i have to install CC ! Just a question about bikes, why do you pick the Altitude over the Slayer for racing ? and which one do you enjoy riding most ? I am considering getting either one since i live close to the alps. i really enjoy the content you put out !

[@davidesparon1487]

I think he's riding the Altitude now.

[@louismarieallyndree290]

@@davidesparon1487 thats right ! Typo my bad

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

The Altitude is just more of a race horse. The Slayer can go fast but it takes a bit more work, it's more of just a fun bike to ride. You won't be disappointed with either!

[@Ferroresonance]

Hey Jesse, may i ask your goto tire combo setup? I assume maxxis DD assegai 2.5 front, maxxis minion DD DH2 rear 2.4, do you run cush core in your races and if so only in the rear? Thanks mate

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Correct assumption! I change whether I run CushCore front and rear depending on the race.

[@Ferroresonance]

@@JesseMelamedMTB Thanks for the response and finally if you are racing with CC do you only use it in the rear? I have found i only need it in the rear

[@luciendeleze3795]

Super cool and helpfull video. 🤘🏽

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Glad you think so!

[@downtimepodcast]

Ahhh brings back memories of my first time! 😂

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha always a good time. Alcohol helps.

[@Cantrell907]

You running core front and rear? What sort of pressure is your go to for most riding you do?

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Depends on the track! I ride around 19-20 psi front and rear with cush core

[@frober30]

Jesse, perhaps a little off topic, but if you flat with a cushcore insert in place during a race do you recommend riding it out and finishing stage? Obviously would be terrain dependent but in general is it doable without annihilating the rim?

[@tylerbruce5731]

I would think in a competitive race situation youd ride until you couldnt. Safety considered of course.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

In most circumstances I would finish the stage as is. It's definitely totally doable without damaging the rim. That's a huge bonus that isn't talked about, with the CushCore. It allows you not to lose too much time in a race. In Chile, years ago, I was sitting in 3rd going into the last stage and flatted with 5 minutes left or so and I was able to still charge and held onto 5th place. I would have been waaaay further down if I didn't have CushCore in.

[@frober30]

@@JesseMelamedMTB thx Jesse! Good luck this season!!

[@danielmclarnon9720]

High roller 2 or dhr 2 for the rear?

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Dhr2!

[@hrv8658]

how about your carbon foot print bro?

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Did you watch the video?

[@hrv8658]

@@JesseMelamedMTB Yes i did, i would like to hear from professional riders how they do about carbon foot print and change tyres when they are really really beat-up...

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Ok, well I do a lot to reduce my footprint. That includes what I mentioned about bringing home our one-use race parts to keep using at home and run them into the ground, rather than just putting brand new stuff on. I am constantly trying to reduce the amount of product I burn through. I also don't drive to the trails when I'm home and limit my travel when I'm not going away racing. I also buy carbon offsets for all my traveling and the rest of my life.

[@forrestnelson7351]

"I don't actually like to run tires for this long" and then there's me going on year 2 with the same DHF (don't worry I'm grabbing new ones)

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Hey if it’s still going it’s still going! Saved a good bit of money.

[@thecount1001]

most important lesson learned in this video: get a rolling stool. my old back gets sore like hell messing around at length with bikes and tires.

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha it's a handy little thing!

[@juobi]

great attitide

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha Thanks!

[@tmf123]

This seems tough with a broken finger so I’m taking it to the shop instead lol

[@anxietyphase9427]

If you're not crocin you're not rockin

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

I was rockin

[@anxietyphase9427]

@@JesseMelamedMTB hell yeah brother 💪. Nice video BTW I've been changing tired forever and never knew what the clips were for on most tire levers

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

@@anxietyphase9427 They are really helpful!

[@louisephil5636]

That beard gonna slow u down on the race idol..

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

It'll go before racing, thanks for the concern.

[@saki04]

Tell me if you trash tires😲 Not joking i would pay for some tires to do some km on🥰

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha sure, you live in squamish?

[@saki04]

@@JesseMelamedMTB wish i was, i’m from Italy🥲 havent tought about how hard is to plan the shipping😖 Thanks a lot man🤟

[@treywilson4059]

LOL I JUST TOOK MINE TO THE SHOP BC IM LA-z😰😰💀

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

haha fair enough

[@ethaneggert]

Don’t mix

[@JesseMelamedMTB]

Too late.

[@ethaneggert]

@@JesseMelamedMTB now you know for next time but until then I hope the tire holds for a longtime