What Are Tyre Inserts & Who Are They For? | Cushcore Wheel & Rim Protection For Mountain Bikers

[@DylanPoulsen]

we can't just ignore neils swag hair cut🤣

[@zwitch7635]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cwestwater]

Some quiff!

[@HardtailHighJinks]

so should I tubless I'm a noob but I have everything to do it

[@reubenpatterson6746]

Hardtail High Jinks yes do you have all the necessary bits, like proper tires, valves, sealant etc.?

[@ozzish182]

Lego man.

[@joshhensby4135]

Great to see all the lads back together!

[@phoxrides]

I installed CC's about three years ago. I won't ride without them anymore. I think they were as transformative to riding as a dropper post. Yes, they are more stable in the berms, but I think they really excel in sharp/rocky chunk. You can hammer rock gardens with wreckless abandon. I weigh 63 kilos and I run 18 psi F and 23 psi R.

[@kevinorayan850]

What brand?

[@garysdragon]

Then there's me still running tubes...

[@breezybailey767]

Me to mate, me too

[@MrMeddlinG]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@pb8582]

Only run cushcore cos I have a hardcore hardtail. I'll still take tube everyday if I didn't do a wheel every months

[@blakebeyett6471]

Yeah same, and I’m running less pressure than all of them. 18 front 22 rear. No issues with pinch flats. Weigh 145lbs.

[@willshawyer7280]

Same bro, and I just got a puncture

[@jameshowe2074]

I tried cushcore a while back. Definitely reduces trail chatter but couldn’t get away from the added weight and somehow made the bike feel less agile and playful overall. No one mentioned the dreaded install! Happy to be back on a standard tubeless set up and run pretty much the same pressures.....

[@derbutz8368]

Really well done advertising vid! I like when you openly state having partners like pole, vittoria and cush core! Makes me feel like you are open and honest to your viewers. Also we all have to make money somehow :-)

[@bluestraycat]

I appreciate the benefits of tyre inserts, however I don't see how the braking test proves anything. Different riders, different bikes, and therefore different weights; (as well as different geo and suspension) different braking systems, different tyres. A very long bow to draw, to put the test results purely down to different tyre pressures giving more/less traction

[@GrafRamolo]

True, but this is fun/informational content, so some parts are pure fun and some informative. The test was more fun than scientific in my opinion.

[@williamstryker6643]

I really believe tire inserts will only get better. They're just like elastic/bump-stop dampers, which are relatively easy to model. 5:35. Like you wisely stated, Phill, different frame geometry, tires, body position/weight allocation, etc. This test isn't very conclusive.

[@bluestraycat]

@@williamstryker6643 I'm running DoubleDown tyres on my eeb atm, so don't feel the need for inserts. But running inserts would allow me to run lighter tyres. I have Nukeproof ARD in my accoustic bike but there's probably much better options out there. As you say, the technology is improving and it will be interesting to see how products evolve

[@bluestraycat]

@@GrafRamolo yeah I totally get the whole fun thing, no issue with that, but I watched this because I wanted to learn something

[@lukaskrogh2702]

i just appreaciate them having fun together

[@UtahMTB]

I put Cushcore in my tires in preparation for a six day bike packing trip in southern Utah. See Aquarius trail. The terrain was crazy and the elevation at one point topped 11,000 feet. The total ride was 220 miles and 24k of climbing. I can honestly say these inserts were awesome for a lot of the super rocky downhill that we had to hit to get from one hut to the other from day today. With all the climbing we had to do, I didn't notice the minor weight gain the inserts came with. The sidewall protection and lower PSI was totally worth it. I highly recommend it.

[@Wizler71]

Broke a carbon wheel this weekend on my Ripmo. I had CushCore installed previously but I thought a heavier tire casing would protect me. Nope! I can't stand higher PSI because the ride feels rough so back to CushCore for a plush ride and extra protection!

[@ewtcizs1101]

Do they also act like volume spacers in forks, so do they make the tire more progressive, by replacing the air with something else?

[@prajwalpingali]

I would assume so however you really don't need much squish in a tyre

[@hjalteholdgaard3814]

They do that a little bit

[@raheemgahelable]

Yes

[@th_js]

Yes

[@powerfister69]

Prajwal Pingali depends what bike you’re on. On a plus size hardtail the rear tire pressure is everything. I run my trek Stache at 13-15 psi sometimes, would probably notice the difference in feel.

[@paradox963]

Anyone else surprised by how high a pressure they are running, I weigh about the same as Blake and run 19psi on a 160mm trail/enduro bike with cushcore.

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

Yeah but he's pro...

[@ameraldas3641]

I mean, i run around 37psi on the rear for a hardtail and around 28 on the front, (I am running 2.2 tires) and i still get pinch flats running tubeless, tire inserts seem like they would be for me

[@tcimen1]

They are new to mtb riding that is why they are on the high side :D I run similar pressure as yours. I got suprised as well...37psi :DDDD

[@dolphin-studio]

@@ameraldas3641 you must be fast mate. Never had any flats on my Am meta ht and I consider myself above average in speed.

[@notetrail3826]

@@ameraldas3641 You might wnat to run a bit lower pressure. Standard pressure for tubless is like 24 in the back 22 in the back.

[@thetrailtrawler2602]

I haven’t got around to doing tubeless on my latest bike but I definitely plan to with an insert on the rear

[@nineofoto]

Interesting... Never thought of running the core in just one tyre... Seems like an obvious thing in hindsight.

[@thetrailtrawler2602]

Joseph Fletcher yeah I’m thinking it will keep the front end feeling light and the tears the one to take the big hits

[@Calispeedboi]

Some dh riders use an XC in the front and a heavier one in the rear

[@peterides9568]

Same- That was my plan on my Ragley Blue Pig hardtail. Rear only, let me drop pressure, and worry less about annihilating my rear wheel.

[@alvinnieves590]

I run Cushcore on both my XC and enduro bike. Definitely has benefits. Noticed on my XC bike that now with lower pressures I can lean more on turns, which before was a bit sketchy. What I havent had yet is a flat on Cushcore. While I've seen people complete a ride with just Cushcore, cant imagine trying to remove it to put a tube in.

[@davidf2281]

5:09 Neil is also significantly lighter, which I'd be willing to bet is overwhelmingly the major factor. It's a shame they didn't swap bikes and try it again.

[@lamefart]

It's insignificant. Bike weight and gear they wore offset those. It's the knobs in those tires and technique as well, it's Neil!

[@pmbn88]

Could you please decrease the loudness of the music and increase the loudness while speaking in the future Videos? Please!

[@th_js]

I've been telling this for many years, no change

[@folkabuss]

...or remove the music entirely.

[@xylerkajiyama7544]

Yeah it’s not an avengers movie

[@SopraCartucho]

SO nice to see you guys together on the trail again!

[@cornishcactus]

What I can't understand about low tyre pressures is the manufacturer spent a looooong time getting the profile just right so the side knobs dig in when their meant to, not dragging when upright but supportive in the turns. Yes the suggested PSI on the side is a bit of them covering their asses but is it not also the optimum range found during testing? Then we bung them on, cough in the valve and ride it about with the side wall calling mercy. What I'd like to know is what pressures are run during testing? Are they designed in profile and construction with the expectation we'll run them that low? And if run at the suggested pressures are they that bad? Does the rubber suddenly find grip by biting through rather than smothering the ground.

[@Simon-rz3mf]

Iam guessing it's a bit of both. One the hand you are right that testing makes manufacturers set a window in which to operate the tires in. On the other hand you should go with what you feel is right.

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

Finally! Glad to see all the shredders together. Now can we get a Game of Bike?

[@s-i-kchicken4350]

It’s nice to finally have all of the GMBN peeps back together🤘

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Interesting - I don't run Foam Inserts but I have Bontranger Rim Strips which aid the Tubeless setup and also holding the bead of the tyre to the rim. 85kg kitted with water and I run 20F / 22-24R on 29 x 2.4 tyres. Not had any issues with this combo and carbon rims be it rowdy rock gardens (Finland is the home of those especially from where Pole comes from) to DH tracks in Aus. Interesting enough Nino runs sub 20psi on his XC bike with 2.4 tyres.

[@peterchowra8022]

A lot of the benefits of tire inserts mentioned in this video are quite specific to CushCore, such as supporting and dampening the sidewalls. People shouldn't expect to see all these benefits from a simple insert like a Huck Norris or similar.

[@th_js]

Yeah.

[@brutallyaverage8293]

I feel like the biggest thing I've noticed isn't even mentioned. I just thought 29ers had vague and non precise steering until I tried cushcore. The sidewalk stability is huge and made my 29er come alive in handling. Never new I had issues with tire squirm, until I installed cushcores. Now I'm stuck with them, because I can't imagine riding without that precise steering.

[@chiccorocker]

I still think running a tube is so much simpler. But you guys definitely got me curious about tubeless, so I'll soon convert my trail bike to tubeless to experience the difference myself. I'm so afraid of puncture or damaging the rim with lower pressure though... inserts would definitely help me feel more confident I'm not going to have a puncture or damaging the rim.

[@williamfowler5260]

I'm back to using a tube with the Tannus armour insert on my rear wheel and it feels good. As a heavy rider (actual weight and clumsily battering into things!) I've had issues with pinch flats, burping and rim damage. Only got a couple of hundred miles on the Tannus but it seems good so far and I'm now able to run 25 psi where without the insert I was running 40-50 psi to try and keep the snakebites away! I don't have any real evidence, but I think my 29er is more prone to snakebites than my old 26 was. Maybe more momentum, maybe going faster. Maybe it's just in my head! Could be a future gmbn feature, does wheel size affect puncture likelihood?!

[@paddor]

6:19 satisfying root breakage

[@lukerobsonmoore1778]

Great video as usual guys, but I feel like the inclusion of a trail/hardcore hardtail would have made a lot of sense as it's where the rim protection and suspension element of the insert are really going to be shown especially with how hard Blake can ride his scout.

[@sawyercharge6331]

What about Nukeproof tyre inserts? Opinions?

[@th_js]

They suck

[@darkm12]

I have a 3.0 tire bike and have heard that Cushcore might make wide tires squirm less. I'm not really sure I want the added weight, but I find that getting the right PSI with tubeless is very sensitive. If I want to run as low as I can go, about 10 psi, I will feel a lot of roll in corners and can burp air out if not careful. Maybe I could really smash corners with Cushcore because I could run 9-10 psi and not worry about the tire squirming a lot or burping?

[@jonathantran1237]

WOOO 5AM EST LETS GOOO

[@jimmyjohns1998]

Nice👍

[@frankenblade]

I've gone with Tannus inserts with tubes. No more hassle with latex bunging up the valve, pump and tyre. No weight difference but so much easier.

[@BGraves]

$70 for a piece of foam. Tell me how a piece of foam cost more than The tire it sits inside. There's a reason why mountain biking is for 30 and older is because they're the only people that can afford to do it. Source: Im 34 with an insert. Thanks for pumping some money back into Oregon, anyway

[@nicklame2647]

Wish they could add more slow mo shots when bike goes steep uphill at snail pace.

[@calypso2niner]

Enduro Neil FTW! Blake is fun to watch on any bike. Respect for Rich bringing the XC. Loling at e-bike boyeee, no we don't want to head over to embn.

[@bruno.dinis1982]

i'd love to race you on my normal bike just to see if its only talk, its BS like that makes no sense in the bike community... i have both e-mtb and normal mtb and believe me there is space and moment for both. you can have loads of fun and a hard workout on a ebike if you want, and you can also be a poser on a normal mtb... which is what most of the people that comment the way you did are...

[@mtbboy1067]

I'm riding with tire inserts named innertube

[@jgobree]

Do you also wear lycra?

[@skfunk4550]

lol just realised what you said. Me, was looking for tire inserts called innertube as a brand 👀

[@mtbboy1067]

@@skfunk4550 XD

[@jgobree]

@@skfunk4550 Haha - I was concerned you may be an old-schooler!

[@skfunk4550]

@@jgobree tubeless and never going back, then again i never had tubes before 🤦‍♂️

[@MillerRL96]

When I got my optic I bought some cushcore pro. Used them for 2 weeks and never again. Just can feel them when pedaling and I hate it. And I look at it if I destroy my wheel then I just have a excuse but buy some I9 wheels..

Need advice pls. Bought some new tyres. Then got a puncture. I patched the inner tube. Inflated the tyre but the wall on the tyre bulges out. How do I stop this?

[@stug45]

i want more videos like these!

[@nicholkid]

I'd love to try inserts, but a single cushcore costs $100 CDN. It's a piece of frickin foam...should be $40 max.

[@BigDaddyKai620]

Agree 100 is insane. I used Walmart thorn tube tires with their thorn liner. Which is only 12$ for the liner 11$ for the tube. I never had a flat

[@markusbouman8830]

It’s absolutely worth it for riders that go hard in chunk. $150 for the set is much cheaper than a new wheel. The ride quality is immensely improved as well. Total game changer

[@5hane_]

I'm using Ratbites & had good results with them. Look em up!

[@lylestewart9794]

Try Tannus inserts. Much cheaper and I like them better.

[@HyperBiker]

Could try some foam pipe insulation from your local hardware store.

[@Tom_cav]

Is Blake running clips

[@Mothowe04]

Can i run inserts with tubes to avoid snakebites ?

[@joshkingham9801]

When did Blake start wearing clips 🤟

[@aliancemd]

Blake tries everything and anything

[@darkm12]

It's not like you should be all clipless or all flats. Use both. Practice skills and have fun on flats skidding around. Ride clipless on race days or when you want to smash climbs or just have less to worry about. Riding all clipless will hurt your technique unless you actively work against forgetting about your feet and riding flats will keep your feet on your mind even when you switch back to clipless. It's all about weight on your feet regardless! I switch back and forth and don't do anything on the trail differently (or feel) whether I'm smashing a downhill or falling off the bike. Feet come right out with Shimano SPDs.

[@joebibby4463]

@@darkm12 thinking about getting a pair of clip less, your comment was helpful thx bro

[@MrKGatl]

Joe Bibby For me, my first clipless ride was like my first dropper seat post ride. Once I was used to it, I didn’t want to ride without it. Flats can be fun, but the extra horsepower and ability to put the back wheel wherever you want is great. I highly recommend the Crankbrothers clipless system. I’ve got the Candys on my trail and XC bike.

[@tomeraltman7491]

voodoo hoodoo upgrade vid ! (i think it should be with second hand or cheap parts)

[@jimmyjohns1998]

@tomer altman yeah I've been waiting for that video too

[@gobolinogobolino8971]

Hi, what's the easiest insert to install on dh casing Maxxis or continental tires 27.5x2.40?. Should I get te xc inserts for those tires. It's because the cushcore o bigger inserts pro it's too difficult to install, or It might damage the rim and tubeless tape. I think it's a good combination dh casing tires with light inserts xc.

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

The Boyz together riding 👊 Good to see you all together having a blast Neil you look hard to beat the Pole, looked like your well at home on it. Seriously thinking of fitting an insert on my rear wheel on my Scout

[@josiahgolding7826]

Yes! I was gonna go get some inserts!

[@jepoyinfante]

How long since blake started using clipless pedals?

[@dohhyeonahn1691]

Been waiting for a video like this

[@frankburdodrums8984]

You want to know who they're for? Me for one. And anybody else who's tired of getting flats on a tubed rear wheel all the time from extreme riding. If you can go tubeless and get the foam.

[@raheemgahelable]

I get incredible " more tire on the ground" with my DT Swiss 40 mm inner width wheels and my 2.6 tires. Even running 26 &22 psi , No Cushcore needed at all.

[@brownzys]

Might put the xc in the back of my Enduro just a bit of protection without adding to much weight

[@philfortner1805]

Low pressure, even with inserts, is begging for a sidewall tear. By backing the sidewall you're forcing it to fold vs flex. This will significantly shorten the sidewall life for aggressive riders on rocky trails. Plus you need to add 25% more sealant, it interferes with sealant circulation, and the insert adds significant rolling mass. Climbing is significantly impeded because your pushing that extra mass up the hill. Just run normal PSI and use proper bike to body balance and you're going to stick to everything possible. Just stay away from the impossible. Physics wins the day every day.

[@brokenriders8563]

Would've been good to know the final PSIs compared to the starting figures?

[@isaacjackson15]

Can you get cushcore for fatbikes?

[@ajsummerhayes4639]

200lbs and run my 27.5 carbon wheels with Vitoria inserts at 34 psi rear and 30-32 psi front with magic Mary dh tires front and rear on a dh bike.

[@Phen0mable]

I have nukeproof ADR rim protection in both wheels but I think I'm going to use it in rear wheel only

[@charlesxiong6016]

Idk if you guys covered this, but do you guys actually use cush core in your personal bikes gmbn?!

[@JB50713]

Wouldn’t running pressures low enough that the tire sidewall wrinkles decrease the tires life?

[@hristo.bogdanov]

I just love your style mates - you are the funniest bunch I have seen :)

[@RamjoTejada]

GMBN uses the best soundtracks.

[@ValenN123]

Do you run it tubeless and foam insert or is it just foam and inner tube?

[@lakishaweaks9784]

I run tubeless + cush core no flats 4 2 years

[@nickp1420]

Stop having so much fun 😂 Great vid...ordered the cushcores!!

[@jasonbrand5762]

Narrower tubes size ?

[@johngraham6506]

@gmbn Did Neil say he lowered pressure to 2 to 3 lbs or by 2 to 3 lbs? Also, thoughts on cushcore for a plus wheel?

[@joshuapirolo6263]

I’ve always been curious about this technology, thanks for the explanation!

[@mantis261979]

Hello great video guys, I weight 135 lbs with 26x 2.35 tubeless maxxis ardent tires I'm running 28 psi ft 30psi rear I ride in phx desert lots of rocks how low psi can I go at my weight without inserts?

[@sineadcoakley150]

Should i get the specialized rockhopper elite guys?

[@sineadcoakley150]

I only have properly started mountain biking and i am starting to get really into it but i just need a better bike and im only 13

[@xanb]

Commander Cody if you want a hardtail then yeh. its a good strong bike

[@sineadcoakley150]

@@xanb cheers dude🤙

[@pat9861]

If I was you I would get a dually, it may have less higher end specs but it nice to have a bit of forgivence in the rear and you can get a better fork/shock if you want.

[@harrybryson1130]

Commander Cody yeah dude (stick to hardtails for now) that’s a good choice

[@markbroad119]

But that leaves the tube by the rubber. Wouldn't a foam at the rubber help with thorn flats?

[@Adam-vm8kp]

You can’t use these kind of inserts with tubes.. they are exclusively for tubeless. Tubeless sorted your punctures, inserts protect the rim, that’s it.

[@kensingtenlulu2689]

Wow i love this video you all have put soo much effort in in thats amazing

[@davidland8217]

Good vid, interesting stuff. Do really have to put up with ebikes? They have their own channel now.

[@Numbertwo22]

when people talk the advantages of tubless they always forget you can put the sealant in the innertube and get a wheel that cannot burp is just as puncture resistant if not more that also doesnt go all super squirmy in the sides. also it makes tire changes a lot less messy.

[@kevinyounger7854]

one eye It’s not actually just as puncture resistant. The main advantage of tubeless is being able to run lower pressures for better grip. If you do that with a tube then you’re very susceptible to pinch flats and sealant doesn’t help with those.

[@J_Harker]

Hey GMBN, love the video! Looks like Blake got a nasty scrape on this downtube :0

[@Klips005]

I know tubes add a bit of resistance and weight...but I was hoping to hear more in comparison to the cushcores...anymore pros & cons?? I'm still deciding on Tubless and this seems intriguing...I ride to most my trails and its a journey each time, so I am curious how I can get more protection on & off road while getting faster offroad some gnarly terrain.🤙

[@slinkytreekreeper]

It's an ad dude, no way Cushcore would pay to promote positives of other inserts.

[@ilikerealflight]

dont mind me, running tubes and never had a flat on the trails. Probably down to me not being skilled enough to ride gnarly enough trails that I would risk a puncture, but still. Blown more tubes commuting through town, and just by having a bike sitting in the sun than I have out mountain biking

[@wethepeoplebram]

Anyone know if Muc Off valves can be used with the cushcore ? Or do i really need the original ones ?

[@cameronlindsey7951]

Love it when you guys ride together

[@steveallen273]

Modest Neil...you have great brake skills etc

[@joachimrydelius2125]

Are you doing a review of the Pole or have I missed that?

[@th_js]

They don't do reviews.

[@joachimrydelius2125]

Tomi Saaranen kzbin.info/www/bejne/aneTo52wr6eakKM

[@joachimrydelius2125]

Tomi Saaranen They do ride bikes and tech and talk about it. Thats a kind of review imo. But call something else if you want.

[@zeptepiantraveller]

Tannus inserts are awesome!

[@OurCognitiveSurplus]

Did you really say that lower pressure is less rolling resistance? Is that true?

[@daedelus6602]

Me hearing those presures dmn those are high, checking mine own bike 27,5-2.8 with tubes f 19psi /r 21 psi.

[@Tonyshandle]

Is Neill's barber still in quarantine? 😄

[@stanleymassie9242]

Are we just going to ignore Neils Pole Stamina! Nice bike

[@lukesteele5013]

Why are they running such high pressures? I run 18 and I don't have an insert

[@steveallen273]

Could you run inserts with tubes?

[@hcookesmith]

Look for Tannus Armour, its designed to be used with a tube but still allows the use and benefits of lower pressures

[@ranjanakitchen2145]

And ride them all time whenever I want to ride and race

[@megalondonkleuter]

How do you apply this mtb insert into the wheel? Does it only work with tubeless tires?

[@mjojrjr6231]

Yeah

[@adolfoperezvalles3910]

Yo can use a kind of foam (floating device, insulating foam) and it will go between the tire and the tube, hopefully it work!

[@RAPTOR-zo7gt]

yoo, you guys should make a drink coosie or whatever they are called. the things that you put around drinks the keep them cold, or warm

[@CarkeekW]

Bloody rim job , saved by the cush

[@gryfunyt]

What shoes that rich use? Looks pretty worn out already 🤔

[@jESPERzt4r]

25 and 28 psi seems like a lot to me... I run about 20, with my tubeless trail boss tyres.

[@Drewbyy]

I can’t run less than 30 in the rear without bottoming out rims and no less than 25 in front for burping. Just depends on how hard you ride and how rocky your trails are.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@Drewbyy And how much you weigh.

[@martindumaraos3423]

Very good editing !!!

[@powskier]

Cushioned makes an XC an version that's lighter. No need to run the heavy Pro version unless you are riding DH or enduro.

[@sammyp69]

Neil's Trim is epic😂😂😂

[@spencerpeck782]

@GMBN do you recommend inserts front and rear, or just rear? What did this test use?

[@gmbn]

We had them front and rear for this test. You can go rear only, but to be honest the damping and sidewall support makes it worth going front and rear because you'd have a grippy subdued rear end and a more chattery lively front, it's all about balance.

[@greengonzonz]

Goh, Neil's Pole is gorgeous 💙

[@akarshbhatt8676]

Does GMBN do anything in India ??? Please reply me i wanna know.thanks

[@th_js]

No.

[@akarshbhatt8676]

@@th_js oh crap... They really should as we also have many mtb enthusiasts here in India who would love to become a part of GMBN. If any member of GMBN is reading this then please think of what i said again and do tell me if i am wrong 😔

[@diamondsearle]

Dude your hair is epic in this video!!!

[@alexpennie]

Can these be used with inner tubes? My trails are full of thorns and I need some protection while I’m waiting to replace my tires with TR Maxxis ones and become a tubeless elitist

[@slinkytreekreeper]

No but Tannus Armour will and it's not so stupidly priced that you can try it without feeling like you got bent over and shafted. Tried as as thorn protection before being forced to go tubeless and so far 6 weeks and I don't think I will ever bother with tubeless hassle and cost. Tire slashes that tubeless can't handle aren't an issue. Only things that can get through the armour to the tube will cause and issue and so far thorns don't seem to be able to where I couldn't go 4 days without a puncture before.

[@growlith6969]

Big dude on a big E-bike. That's the same thing I have going on. If the bike weighs 54 pounds, and I weigh 200 pounds, even those big 2.6 tires need a little bit of help if you ride with zero mechanical sympathy for your steed. Popping over obstacles......happens less often on an E-bike, so outfitting it to plow into shit and survive is where Cushcore will probably be saving my bacon.

[@PhatPhilmarine]

Are you guys ever going to do a feature for the heavier rider. I'm 120kg and almost none of the advice on the GMBN platform is useful, because you are all a bunch of lightweights. Thanks in advance

[@petnym]

I´d second that! I am 112kg without any gear and I am riding on an average 1.5h rides 3-5 times a week since almost year now. All instructions or tips on setup and gear stop at 90 or 100kg... Cost me 2 cracked frames and 3 broken freehubs so far (two DT Swiss 370 and one Shimano XT) - by pedaling only! All covered by warranty though, but I have just now switched my Orbea Oiz H10 TR for a Canyon Strive CF9 full enduro rig in an attempt to find something that will hold up for regular trail rides by me..

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Being another fat boi, I can tell you one thing to start with: we need _way_ more tyre pressure than anyone on GMBN. I weigh 135kg and _never_ run less than 35 psi*. Doing otherwise is just asking for a snakebite. *: my true regular pressure is 40-42, I don't have a precise pump.