CushCore Pro Set
Best performance upgrade for aggressive mountain bikers seeking impact protection.
Elevate your cycling experience with the CushCore Pro Set, an innovative foam insert designed to revolutionize your ride. Engineered to fit inside your tire, CushCore excels at absorbing impacts and reducing vibrations, leading to a noticeably smoother and more controlled journey. It enhances lateral stability, allowing for more confident cornering and faster descents. This system is compatible with tubeless setups and sealants, ensuring a hassle-free installation. The set includes two inserts, specialized tubeless valves, rim stickers, and instructions, making it easy to achieve a superior ride quality.
$149.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
68
/ 2104
#68 in Components
Price vs Category Average
+45%
Above average
Fits Tire Widths
2.12.6
/ – "
Who it's for
- Aggressive riders protecting high-end carbon wheelsets
- Downhill racers seeking maximum vibration damping and traction
- Cornering enthusiasts needing stable, predictable tire sidewalls
Who should skip it
- Riders who struggle with difficult tire mounting and maintenance
- Weight-conscious climbers prioritizing fast acceleration and efficiency
- Budget-focused cyclists looking for affordable tubeless upgrades
Performance breakdown
Impact Damping
Effectively mutes harsh trail chatter and absorbs heavy square-edge hits.
Lateral Stability
Eliminates tire squirm during aggressive cornering for predictable, confident handling.
Rim Protection
Provides a robust buffer against rock strikes and catastrophic rim damage.
Installation Ease
Requires significant physical effort and patience to seat properly.
Vibration Reduction
Noticeably smooths out high-frequency trail feedback for reduced rider fatigue.
Tubeless Compatibility
Integrates seamlessly with standard tubeless setups and common liquid sealants.
Key Specs
Fits Tire Widths
2.1 – 2.6"
Fits Rim Internal Width
22 – 35mm
UPC
701822997775
MPN
27529
Features
- Absorbs impacts for a smoother ride
- Significantly reduces unwanted vibration
- Increases overall lateral stability
- Compatible with tubeless tire setups
- Works seamlessly with tubeless sealants
- Divides inner tire volume for optimal support
- Includes specialized tubeless air valves
What customers say
Riders consistently hail the CushCore Pro Set as a transformative upgrade, primarily for its exceptional impact on ride quality and rim protection. The core benefit is the ability to run significantly lower tire pressures, which delivers superior grip, compliance, and cornering stability on technical trails. This confidence boost and the dramatic reduction in pinch flats are seen as justifying the initial investment. However, a major recurring drawback is the installation process, which many users find extremely difficult and time consuming. Despite the mounting frustration, dedicated enthusiasts agree the long term rim defense and performance gains make this a mandatory, high value modification for aggressive riding.
Know before you buy
The Pro set is designed for tires between 2.1 and 2.6 inches wide and rims with an internal width of 22 to 35mm. Please verify your rim's internal measurement before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
CushCore is compatible with most standard tubeless sealants. Since the foam is closed-cell, it will not absorb the liquid, allowing you to use your preferred brand without issue.
Each insert weighs approximately 250 grams, depending on the wheel size. While it does add rotational weight, most riders find the trade-off in impact protection and cornering stability well worth the extra mass.
Yes, the specialized valves are necessary because they feature a unique design that allows air to flow around the insert rather than being blocked by it. Standard tubeless valves will not function correctly with this system.
Installing tire inserts does require a bit more technique than a standard tubeless setup. It is helpful to use proper tire levers and ensure the tire beads are pushed deep into the center channel of the rim during the process.
Absolutely. The added lateral stability and rim protection allow you to run lower pressures safely, which increases traction and comfort without the risk of rim strikes or tire squirm.
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