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Yes well spotted! We actually teamed up with Dan, the designer of the original Stand, to bring it into our product line up. We also worked with him to design this new updated version, hence the glaring similarities between the 2 products.

@jessemeyers: No hidden drama, we respect what they are doing and agree with their positions. They make some cool and high performing gear. I purely meant that we have different design philosophy concerning the best way to solve the flaws of modern tubeless tyres and rims.

Hold my beer

@ckcost: your first point holds weight, if the product works well it can coax riders into increasingly low pressures closer to rim failure. Luckily insert users will attest to the comfortable thud they feel when they go too far with this and the lack of damage on inspection. However, how does your point differ from a rider lowering their pressure without an insert, pushing the limits until failure occurs, often in a more catastrophic way? In response to your second point, like Cushcore we've conducted extensive testing with multiple impact angles, forces and shapes to identify if it's possible that our inserts could in any way reduce the impact resistance of the rim or tyre. We could not achieve any results reflective of the claims. This is corroborated by two tyre manufacturers independent testing they shared with us. We also have not had a single warranty claim, feedback or image proof of such failures in conjunction with our producs. Please send them to us to allow us to improve everyone's riding experience.

Never thought we'd see eye to eye with Cushcore dispite looking up to them as a brand, but we can confirm the 'inserts cause rim damage' falacy is a frustrating myth. Also, the article is prefaced by stating that inserts seem to be on the decline. Not only do our sales not reflect this but we've been approached by multiple top DH and EDR teams for inserts this year at riders requests, no financial drivers.

We offer 55mm Valves for deeper dished rims at only £3 extra for a set. We also offer all of our inserts in 26" now, but as this is a rare size nowadays you just need to message us to get one in Pro or EDH, Originals have always been available in 26".

@txcx166: We can make custom sets, send us a message through our website. I'd imagine the rims are too narrow for EDH but will probably fit the PRO insert nicely. Send us a message with specifics and we will hook you up.

@blowmyfuse: Rimpact Pro - ~150g, Rimpact EDH ~187g, Cushcore Pro - ~268g, Tannus ~161g all 29"

You may be better off on our CX model

We still ship direct, you'll just pay the VAT to your courier rather than us. Alternatively you can purchase from a number or retailers listed on our website.