Cushcore... Does anyone run them?

68nova200

68nova200

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Recently I dropped my tire pressure to 28 rear 21 front. I previously ran 35 rear 30 front. Now I'm a big guy... around 260 lbs. So my new pressure might be a little low. But I ride so much better with the lower tire pressure. Climbing and descending the added grip is amazing. I took 3 minutes off my best time on the Oreland westbound segment in wildcat. And that's riding all the rock features. When I was riding the higher pressure I was never able to clear those rock features. I guess I could have magically gotten some major skill upgrade overnight... but I think its related to the tire pressure. The only problem is that I feel some rim strikes on the bigger hits. As a rider developing skill in the tech department but also someone who is missing most of my self preservation instincts, I love to ride at the limit thru rock gardens at speed. I am leaning toward buying a set but would like some input if there is any on here. Has anyone used cushcore or a similar system?
 
A former mtbnj'er moved westward swears by them, says it is a total game changer if running lightweight sidewalls (i.e., not DH sidewalls). I am thinking about putting one on just the rear. Want to split a set?
 
I might go for that @stb222 . The front doesn't seem to be as much of an issue for me. The improved cornering might be helpful for the front. but I don't know how much better a minion can get in the front. Lets see if anyone has more opinions.
 
Just ride Minion DHF/DHR combo. You can run them at 15psi and they won't die.

Also, I'm selling a SantaCruz Chameleon XL with 27.5+ tires if you want extra contact patch.🙂
 
I am running 27.5x2.3 minion front and 27.5x2.4 Ardents in the rear. I have the stock giant xc1 rims so they are a bit narrow at 23 mm. But not really in the market for wider hoops.

when my ardent dies I was thinking about going to the aggressor.
 
They came out with an xc version that is a lil lighter and easier to mount. They are great I'm only 160 lbs but like the feel of them . I run same pressure 21f 25r on my 29er with 2.3 to 2.4 tires but ride on the aggressive side of things . Weight is not an issue for me I'd say the only down side is getting a flat trailside and trying to wrestle it out to put a tube in .
 
Magic said:
Just ride Minion DHF/DHR combo. You can run them at 15psi and they won't die.

Also, I'm selling a SantaCruz Chameleon XL with 27.5+ tires if you want extra contact patch.🙂
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I pinched and killed a 2 month old DHR 2.8 at CR. Thinking about trying these, but as a recovering weight weenie it's rally tough to add 250g per wheel of rotating weight.
 
Bike N Gear said:
I pinched and killed a 2 month old DHR 2.8 at CR. Thinking about trying these, but as a recovering weight weenie it's rally tough to add 250g per wheel of rotating weight.
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2.8 sounds like a + tire, which I'm assuming is a little thinner. The 3lb 29er ones are BEEFY.
 
rick81721 said:
What's a "cushcore"?
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Magic said:
Just ride Minion DHF/DHR combo. You can run them at 15psi and they won't die.

Also, I'm selling a SantaCruz Chameleon XL with 27.5+ tires if you want extra contact patch.🙂
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The DHR II that I just ditched begs to differ...

Check out Pepi’s Tire Noodle...
 
Bike N Gear said:
It's been said before about front suspension, full suspension, disc brakes, dropper posts.... every improvement seems to be more complicated, add weight and cost more. Keeps me in business.
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Not to mention the $50 a wheel install. I love them. But would never ride them.
 
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