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Cycle News 2021 Issue 27 July 7

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VOLUME 58 ISSUE 27 JULY 7, 2021 P109 READER AN ALYSIS Installing a mousse insert is not much different than installing tubes but is a little more challenging since it is like installing the tire with an inflated tube. A good tire stand is helpful and a few extra tire irons is a must. To compare the two mousse op- tions from Nitromousse, we chose to use the Shinko 216MX front and 520DC (dual Compound) rear tires on two different bikes. One got the Platinum inserts and the other got the Plushie inserts. The 520DC rear tire utilizes a soft compound in the center knobs and harder compound on the outer knobs. It is designed for traction in extreme conditions and sacrifices tread life to help achieve that. From a tire perspective, we were happy with this choice as we tested the bikes in technical terrain. The Nitroumousse Platinum feels like a standard tube-filled tire. All mousse inserts will break down with time and use but these will hold up for a long time in normal trail riding conditions. High speed terrain and heat will make them softer over time are primarily looking for the conve- nience of not needing to carry tools to change a tube on the trail or don't want to risk a flat ruining your race or ride, the Platinum mouse is the easy choice. If you are looking for improved traction in technical terrain (plus no risk for flat tires), the Plushie is the go-to choice. Cycle News Staff •NO FLAT TIRES •OPTION FOR STANDARD OR SOFT FEEL/IMPROVED TRACTION •A MOUSSE ADDS 3-4 POUNDS TO EACH WHEEL •A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT TO INSTALL THAN A TUBE •NO FLAT TIRES •A MOUSSE ADDS 3-4 POUNDS and they will eventually feel more similar to how the Plushie option feels to start. Most extreme racers prefer a used mousse for the soft feel and increased traction. As claimed, the Nitroumousse Plushie provides a much softer feel right out of the box. This is the best option if you are looking for improved traction in technical terrain. The du- rability is good but like any mousse, they will break down over time so a soft mousse will likely get too soft for your liking. If that does happen with the Plushie or any mousse, Ni- troumousse offers wedges that can be stuffed into the tire to firm things back up (you cut the mousse to provide a place to stuff the wedge in). It is pretty easy to decide which of these two mousse options is best for you. If you LOWDOWN & PLUSH FOAM TIRE INSERTS List Price: $134.95 each Website: http://nitromousse.com/ Foam tubes means not having to carry all this. Mousse inserts eliminate the worry of getting flat tires.

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