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Next Level Inserts For XC, Downcountry, and Light Trail Rides
The Vittoria Air-Liner Light XC-Trail is an ultra-fast and lightweight tire insert for the performance rider or anyone looking to improve the reliability and performance attributes of their ride.
The new Air-liner Light lives by it's namesake, coming in at a scant 50g each and will go unnoticed to even the most finicky XC racer with no loss in the benefits of using a liner. Improved grip at lower pressure, greater tire stability, especially when cornering, and lowered risk of tire burping make this the leader in performance tire inserts.
Enjoy peace of mind with run flat protection. The foam expands in case of a puncture and will save your rims from impacts when running at low pressure.
Features:
- Just 50 grams each
- Durable - Lasts hundreds of riding hours
- East to Install - You just need tire levers
- Does Not Absorb Sealant
- Fits 29" x 2.1"/2.4"
- Includes 1 insert and 1 Vittoria 40mm Multiway valve
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Specifications
Mfg PartNum: 1AA00412 | |
Reviews
We installed these inserts on 5 bikes last year, and have not had a flat yet. We no longer carry tubes with us on our rides; instead we carry plugs. We know eventually we will get a flat that can not be plugged, and then we will have to test the "ride flat" capabilities of these inserts. Until then, we don't notice the weight and can't tell we even have them. But, when I hit stuff really hard, I'm glad to know these inserts are installed.
Bought these so I can run lower pressure (lower pressure = more grip and better rolling resistance). I've dropped the PSI 3-4 front and rear and have been very happy with the results. Also ditched carrying an innertube during races, because if you get a puncture that won't seal with plugs, you're kinda screwed because it's not easy getting these on or off and if you threw in a tube, you'd be forced to ditch the insert on the trail or toss it over your shoulder.
I put a pair of these inserts on my cross country/marathon mountain bike. I don't notice the weight, they are feather light. I have not gotten a flat, so I cannot attest to riding on them with a flat. They are easy to install.
I got these so that I could lower the tire pressure to have a smoother ride. I lowered the tire pressure by 3psi (both front and rear). After a couple rides (not a ton of testing) I have not noticed a smoother ride. If anything, they feel a little more springy. I'm assuming the inserts are taking up air volume in the tire, like adding tokens to your fork. I reduced my compression on both fork and shock. They do feel a tad stronger on bigger hits.
Still not completely sold, but so far so good.
Recently switched from CushCore. These and much lighter and easier to install. The material is more compliant that the harder Cush, which makes it great for XC, marathon, 100 mile MTB racing. Hardly notice they are there.
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