{"product_id":"cushcore-pro","title":"CushCore Pro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original full-performance version.  CushCore PRO allows you to push the limits of your tires and suspension to new levels.  The best choice for the majority of wheels, terrain, and riders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROTECTION TESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCushCore built a drop test tower to measure impact force. The test simulates a rock impact at speed. An accelerometer mounted on the carriage measures the deceleration rate when it impacts the tire (“G-force”). A violent impact delivers a sharp jolt to the rider and increases the danger of rim damage or a flat tire. CushCore reduced impact force by 50% compared to standard tubeless tire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUSPENSION PERFORMANCE TESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotion Instruments, a data acquisition testing specialist, used sensors to measure suspension travel usage with and without CushCore. More about testing methodology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table shows the total suspension travel used during the test.  Adding up all the compression strokes during 4-hours of testing, test bikes with CushCore used 15-16% less suspension travel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shows that CushCore absorbed some of the bump forces before they affected the rest of the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORNERING PERFORMANCE TESTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to Motion Instruments’ testing, CushCore conducted tests to evaluate cornering performance using an MTS Roehrig EMA-2K suspension dyno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLateral Stiffness Test: The tire sidewalls are compressed equally from both sides. This measures sidewall stiffness. CushCore increased sidewall stiffness by 35%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTire Roll Test: The rim is fixed in position while the actuator presses against one side of the tire and deflects it horizontally (see photo right). This mimics the forces exerted on the tire in aggressive cornering. CushCore reduced tire roll by 25%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVIBRATION TESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMotion Instruments, mounted accelerometers (“G-force” sensors) to two test bikes and ran a 15 mile course with CushCore and without CushCore. The accelerometer is mounted to the head tube, which can accurately measure bump forces as they are experienced by the rider. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe test recorded cumulative G-forces (“shock \u0026amp; vibration”) — all the bumps added together during 4 hours of riding. Riders with CushCore experienced 11-12% reduction in shock and vibration. The riders felt a smoother ride and less fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROLLING RESISTANCE TESTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWheel Energy, an independent tire and wheel testing contractor based in Finland, performed rolling resistance tests for CushCore. They apply a fixed load to simulate the rider’s weight and roll the wheel on a drum. The test compares a Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35 tubeless tire with and without CushCore at 25 psi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCushCore reduced rolling resistance by 3.2% compared to standard tubeless tires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"CushCore","offers":[{"title":"2 Pack \/ 27.5 x 2.1 - 2.6\"","offer_id":41768223408237,"sku":"CC27","price":193.36,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Pack \/ 29 x 2.1 - 2.6\"","offer_id":41768230715501,"sku":"CC29","price":193.36,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/CC29-SINGLE.png?v=1751948609","url":"https:\/\/www.ozbackcountry.co.nz\/products\/cushcore-pro","provider":"Oz Backcountry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}