• l3db3tt3r@piefed.social
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    13 days ago

    It may even save your wallet, and those expensive carbon rims!
    I happen to use the Vittoria’s Air-Liner insert for my rear tires. My use case is bikepacking, and mountain biking (hard tail). One of the first things I noticed was the additional side wall support - I haven’t burped a tire in a long while. They have probably also saved my rims on a number of occasions when I’ve hit a rock or root edge when sending it. I think it’s worth the piece of mind.

    Also, they aren’t just pool noodles, they are made a bit different for use with tire sealant. You may also need to change out your tire stem, for one that will accommodate air passage/interference with the insert.