Tips for installing Cush Core tire inserts

[@pavelangelov6326]

That other Seth seems like a chill dude.

[@Adamas_83]

Looney, if this your demeanor all the time, I want you on once a week giving mechanic tips & tricks, maybe even a product review or two here and there. Nice job guys!!!

[@lukeorion9397]

I've met him, he's like that all the time.

[@caedenowens4224]

Hey Seth, thank you for making these videos. They really make my day just a little bit better.

[@dontfeelcold]

From my experience, a used Cushcore insert is easy to remove and install compared to a brand new Cushcore insert. Brand new they are monumentally difficult to install.

[@feldybikes]

It’s surreal to see what’s a sorta SBH video without a “k” (or M) after the view count. This series is great so far!

[@davidthebiker2955]

"You can use whatever tire sealant you wanna use..." Just don't use Finish Line. Cuz it doesn't work

[@twisterballgm]

I stuffed my cushcore in the dryer for 5 min on high and installed on the rim so easily. Very playable when its warm! little Xtra soap and water on the beads and installed it all by hand with no tire irons. really is easy to install and an awesome product.

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Today I learned Seth's last name. Never thought about it.

[@nwbudro9210]

Now you can stalk him!

[@eathanrichards6363]

What is it

[@Andrew_Dahlman]

@@eathanrichards6363 bike hacks

[@chameleonpogono]

Wish mine went on that easy. Took me 45 minutes to do one, then broke the other wheel during install. I'm sure I was the laughing stock of the bike shop. Having said that, I do like the Cushcore, after it was all finished.

[@SteadySpin]

Looney is the man

[@agrijunkie]

Great video. Made it look soooooo easy. You should check out Skills wit Phil, it didn't go as smooth for him 😕. At the end why did you push the tyre beed, under the cush core??

[@BrianVaughn]

What stem valves are you using? I find the Cushcore ones suck when adding sealant.

[@Antoine_Frs]

A video about servicing a dropper post would be great 👍🏼 I really love the first episodes of this serie.

[@logannave6169]

Hey pat, you should get squat jumps bikes to sponsor seth

[@brickbros211]

This is great but the easiest way his to go to Squatch, and let Pat do it for you

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

Either im the biggest weenie ever- this video showed the easiest wheel/ tire/ cush core combo ever, OR this dude is frickin heman. I followed the directions to the t on a cushcore i just removed and where he slides the last piece of bead in i have like 2" of overhang to overcome getting the final section of the first bead in. Holy crap

[@galehess6676]

Wow. Even with these very good instructions this was earns an 8.5/10 difficulty rating in my book. Marginal gains. It would be easy to break a tire lever getting that last little bit of some of the less loose fitting tires. I used XR4 cheap Bontragers, designed for sealant, but not TR, and maybe a bit tight. I used Muc Off bike cleaner as the lube, nano slippery stuff, to help things seat up, which they did immediately. 60 PSI with a compressor. Off to ride em in. Cheers.

[@davidstover7217]

This is the easiest looking way to put Cush core in that I’ve seen. I’ve been so daunted by this that my box of brand new Cush core has been sitting in my garage for over a month. But, now that I’ve seen a legit mechanic from a legit shop show me, I have a lot more confidence! Can’t wait to get my hands on a big trash can and get to it! Thanks guys!!!!!

[@Jon-nz3dm]

Don't let this video mislead you, a brand new cush core will not go on as easy as he did it. He literally didn't even have to force it on, it just slid on. This shows that the cush core he has was used before and had been stretched over time. Sure, it may not be as hard as many videos show, but it's also not THIS easy. Good luck, sir.

[@lukeschlieper8880]

Jon L The actual Cush core instructions say to use a hammer so I’m not saying it’s impossible but it sure as shit isn’t as easy as he did it

[@JoJoLaPompa]

verdict ? Success or Failure ?

[@DanyTizl]

I’ve put cushcore in both front and back on my meta. It’s definitely not easy the first time, but once you’ve done one it’s a much easier process for the second. You definitely need a compressor (which I don’t have!) or a pressure can (which is what I used) to reseat the bead once in, as you’ll never get it to seat with a floor pump.

[@Erafune]

Getting it on isn't what I'm worried about. It's getting it off if the rim tape doesn't work like it should. Finally someone who got the tire off in one piece. Don't want to have to cut it to shreds. For anyone that reads this - DON'T BUY WTB tubeless tires and wheels. They are an absolute PITA to get on and off. I don't know if it's the tire or wheel that is the main problem but I have to use a screw clamp to force the tire bead out of the bead seat. And that's without Cushcore. No way I can push it by hand with any tool. Which also means you need a screw clamp in your bag if you're using tubes and need to fix a flat on the trail. Hopefully Maxxis tires will solve my problem.

[@sw47507]

Love these videos. I would like to see how to go from a 3x to a 1x. Also how to eliminate chain noise.

[@RealMTBAddict]

Go to a 2x, same range as 12 speed but with a much stronger chain.

[@Ben.N]

Seth looks different in this video

[@wcompto]

Now that you've explained how to install one, how about explaining what the heck it is...............

[@eduardoclamer4597]

Hahaha i've never heard about this thing either.

[@Jay-jn3sl]

For anyone having issues seating the bead with a foot pump, try pumping the tyre up with an inner tube in first. Then deflate and remove one side of the tyre, insert the tyre insert and put the tyre back on. It also helps to spray soapy water on the bead and rim once the tyre on on. The just pump as hard as you can without the valve core to seat it, add the valve core and re-inflate.

[@curtisf_06]

It says ‘intall’ in the thumbnail

[@mihec9236]

Love this "mechanic stuff" videos

[@antonylautama5419]

Newbee asking..how many air tyre presure for 27.5 x 2.35 tyre with inner tube..my weight current 75kg..sory for my bad english..thx

[@andersun16]

I'd love to see a video on trailside repair/change if you get a cut/flat on a cushcore tubeless setup.

[@th_js]

Then you're screwed.

[@lucienlalachance]

Your not screwed anymore than you would be normally. Once they've stretched out they are super easy to install or uninstall. I have struggled with a old insert going in a new tire (tire keepes popping insert out of the bead) but just be persistent and if possible have some strong thumbs.

[@stampstransou8773]

Is this the Patrick Looney from Race Pace bicycles in MD? If so, I remember a Barnett's class back around 2010 that you were taking at the time. Still drumming on the side?

[@jonathanhutton4134]

That looked much easier than what I have always heard about installing Cush core. Would love to see bike shop mechanic hacks.

[@ringtoolDRIVER]

This may work flawlessly with Maxxis tires and used cushcores, but try your luck with Eddy Current rear and a new plus Version cushcore.

[@badyorkiewoodworking1531]

This video is tragically misleading- used tires and a 4 year old CC insert- sure, it'll go on that easy. Brand new tires and brand new inserts- everything about this video is wrong. Zero chance of getting them on in this fashion. Good luck gents- but let's get some real mechanic content out there for the folks who need it.

[@ner30_dbk35]

Next time try to put Maxxis Aggressor double down with cush core, you will realize that is far from easy thing to do .

[@parkervaughn2658]

I love your videos and you have inspired me keep up the good work

[@niklasdr]

I missed the part about the valve pushing the CushCore insert up above it pushing the tire to the side. You might want to address this as well! Thanks.

[@josedavalos1223]

First tip, buy a good dh casing tire with tubeless, and never use cushcore.

[@ka81alex]

Mistakes and concealments, not tips. Some may really trust it...

[@MattXL..vanilla_gurilla]

How much sealant with cushcore in? Same amount on 29er 2.3

[@JClark2600]

I guess if I had 15 inch guns like home boy it would be easy but I don't so it's not.

[@toony_grant]

Never seen someone pop a tire on a cushcore with that much ease. Thanks for the tips

[@MrBerreJ]

I can't even get the first bead in. Watched multiple tutorials and everyone just pops it in with their hands. I just can't get it to go no matter what I try. What am I doing wrong?

[@corkErist]

Same

[@lukem7347]

Is the process any different on plus/fat rims with cut outs?

[@ZacHigham]

With a brand new magic Mary, dtswiss ex471 rims and cushcore, it was near enough impossible for me to do it alone. I gave it my local bike shop and it took 3 mechanics to get it on. Don’t be fooled by the ease of installation videos

[@jamaicanarchie]

Zac Higham I hear you. I got a Maci Mary and Nobby Nic hoping to reinstall my cushcores. I finally gave up and am riding wild without my cushcores.

[@willbros1499]

Great video. Liking the new channel. So many variables affect this. Tire width, casing (DD's and DH casings are a MF'er), and also the rim itself. Rims that have a narrow deep channel....good luck. Rims that have a very shallow channel...good luck. Rims with and offset channel....good luck. It's all about getting that second side to bead, and without room to get it pushed in past the CushCore, it makes it a world harder in my experience. I'm not saying they are impossible, and especially for someone like Looney with experience, but it's definitely easier if you have a nice wide-deep channel, and a more standard casing tire. I believe in CushCore. It works and does the things they say it does. I just ran into trail issues that made me decide that unless I'm racing Enduro or DH, the Pros don't outweigh the cons.

[@thepatograper2420]

I don't have a torque wrench but my stem requires equal torques or else it'll squeak. Any suggestions or tip?

[@brianfurtaw7893]

Pat told me how to do it and he's the best mechanic so Cush Core was easy.

[@Merica735]

Yea loony thanks 4 helping start this channel!!! And taking Seth's place

[@kangsterizer]

so exactly like you put a tire? lol. i mean its a great way to put the tire and probably the best, but its really exactly the same

[@GTChucker86]

kangsterizer because cush cores are a bit of a hassle to put on

[@BogdanMiliu]

If you follow the instructions to the letter ... it's a 10 minute process. One other tip I found useful is to use some leather gardening gloves if you use tons of soapy water.

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Ty buddy just got the box of cushcore, now I have the clue to install easily 😁😁😁😁👍👍👍👍👍😁

[@vladstu]

This is like butter compared to a dirtbike tire lol

[@Scott-ShaggyBeard]

Hadn't set a new tire on a wheel in I don't know how many years, but went and got CushCore to match up for a hardtail I'm building. I was successful on the front with a new DHF, though it felt like I had just arm wrestled a gorilla. The rear was actually the one I attempted first, but gave up (probably too soon) and removed the CushCore, mounted it just tubeless (will try it again after running the tire a little to loosen it more). I was able to set both with a floor pump without any trouble (it's not a high volume pump either, just some $70 thing from Amazon that had high ratings). Also, didn't use tire levers much and just muscled it and thought "so this is why Seth has those forearms".

[@grskier]

I like this video, I like the ABC video. I'd love a 201 bike maintenance. Like, how often should I be bleeding my brakes? Any hacks on checking chain spacing? How often should pivots be greased?

[@Grunge_Cycling]

Cush core sounds like a THC edible.

[@gavindean]

Envy M90 and a DH minion is an impossible match you will cry your self to sleep after trying to get that tire on, and if you do by some miracle you will definitely have destroyed the rim tape and it won't hold air.

[@charleybikes2958]

My DH bike is at a shop rn and they are installing my crush core for me but I’m worried because they didn’t even know what Cushcore was. I hope they read the instructions 🙏

[@sl1289]

I’d like to see a video on tuning a suspension fork. Air valve, thumb turn knob, lock/unlock, turtle/rabbit, plastic insert thingys...I have a nice fork but no idea where to begin making adjustments.

[@bikingwithmykids7358]

Thanks for video!!! Did this for the first time today and wow, not bad at all but I can see pulling out what little hair i have left if I didn’t know the trick you shared👍

[@majkyspajky6116]

It is not that easy at it looks

[@skullsroad3642]

Just used this video to install cushcore for the first time. Damn excellent advice. Not going to say it was super easy, but it wasn't much harder than installing a really tight tire. Make sure you have long tire levers. It makes it more comfortable pushing the bead in. Something longer than Pedro's levers. I used a crank brothers lever and a "blue multipurpose plastic scraper" from Amazon with the corners sanded off.

[@ketaminekarl5744]

What’s cush core used for?

[@nwbudro9210]

Cushioning to reduce the chance of bottoming out and damaging a rim. If you don't run really low PSI or don't do big drops over rocky terrain, you don't need it.

[@KKM_108]

Bike sizing? I'm. 6"1 with a long trunk. Best to be fitted I guess? Legs a 30 in pants, tall on shirts

[@DoubleOhRacing]

2:41 is that the crack that was "fixed"? 😉 .. And why a cush core. Just seems like extra weight to push up the hills?

[@lokmtb8503]

Some of the best tips for installing Cush Core. Especially like using gravity and pushing the Cush Core on from top of the wheel down.

[@The_GreenMachine]

if you hav tight tire and rim combos i find it easier to get one side of the tire on first, then put the cushcore in, then do the other side of the tire. takes me 5 minutes to install this way, super easy!

[@dazman5152]

I am thinking of purchasing CushCore XC, I have a set of enve m60' have just installed new Maxxis tires, I am too hoping to pop one side slide it in then re seat tyre on wheel, whats your thoughts, or ytricks to do it.

[@vin374]

I’ve had better luck starting the bead opposite of the valve stem

[@Erafune]

Agree. The valve can prevent the tire from moving to the middle of the rim.

[@galehess6676]

Sounds like 2:35 is key. Also, if you don't have tubeless ready tires, you may end up with a tire too tight to fit.

[@andrewdwight934]

Looney's chill yet has a lot of on-camera presence. Nice. I don't ride hard enough to need cush core, but best vid yet on how to install.

[@ethanthebeast5653]

How do you clean your bike; what do you lube

[@lukeschlieper8880]

Ethanthebeast56 Literally anything that moves or is a bolt

[@anthonywoodham4175]

Hey Seth, can you so a video on tire. And the Purpose of cuch core. Thank you for the awesome video's, they are a great training guide.

[@sidshel4428]

PTS-1 is the tool number

[@Peanutdenver]

I didn't know Seth had a 2nd channel featuring other players. Nice and Pat seems like a perfect fit.

[@jasonosullivan513]

How do you convert the old weird stem and Handel bars to the newer ones

[@stevendeckert6373]

If there's a threaded headset on the bike, you're mostly toast. You can use a threadless stem adaptor, but I personally wouldn't use them for mountain bikes.

[@jasonosullivan513]

@@stevendeckert6373 thanks

[@xandersaliba7794]

He forgot to remember that if u have not had cushcore u need to change the presta valve for the cushcore

[@TheNorthernRider]

Awesome video! I love these quick easy videos man! thanks!

[@chrisbarger6128]

What if I said there is an easier way to install without tire levers? To take levers yes, but to put on nah.

[@massimpactstrategy5012]

Pat, thanks for the trail route the other day! I ride it every time I go up to pisgah! Guy with the Abus hat a few months back. That downhill really hauls ass!

[@lindonandlisa8114]

Thanks for that Seth was really really handy to have somebody show me how to do it

[@OnewayEwan]

Yo

[@bennelson5939]

could you make a video on how to service a fork? keep up the good work.

[@simesimicevic8713]

Why did you remove that mint tire at least 3 more years i whould drive that

[@snouf]

kush core

[@thomashardbattle4287]

Where's more looneys tool time

[@gaypreator8547]

What’s Cush-core?

[@barakcollins1506]

Hey pat do you want to ride

[@thebeardedman-drenaline5546]

Really great video and tips! Thank you for sharing👊

[@harrisonwilliams3585]

Makes it look so easy???

[@aabcxxyz2823]

He'a a natural for presenting videos.

[@jerryx2000]

Did the Seth dude grow or something?

[@אריקעזרא-ח1ד]

Great and to the point

[@mtbwithct8426]

Bring this back

[@nathangaffran]

He makes it look way too easy.

[@guslynott8539]

So cool to see you Patrick on seths channel

[@voltagecherry]

I never knew you could inject sealant through the stem, I always thought it’s gum up the stem making and using the valve core difficult and or impossible to place back in. That’s cool to know.

[@denismacfarlane255]

Eventually it does plug up but get a pic and pop out the solidified sealant in the valve and good to go. I always put sealant in through the valve.

[@Nebdog111]

What is the advantage of a cush core?

[@joschomo1010]

Need more of pat

[@LoganRides]

Hey Seth, I love your videos!

[@JulianoGSF]

Removed a perfectly good tire?

[@tizben]

God, that Mondraker looks awesome

[@TheGuyWho3415]

This is a really good video Hope to see more of this dude in the future

[@paytondean1339]

I cant even change a tire that fast without cushcore