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The best tire inserts for mountain biking – 5 tire inserts in direct comparison

Tire inserts are becoming increasingly popular across all mountain bike disciplines, helping protect your wheels and reducing the likelihood of punctures. But are tire insert the ultimate remedy against flat tires and dented rims, or are they just extra weight that you don’t need to carry? In our 2023 tire insert comparison test we pitted 5 inserts against each other to tell you all the pros and cons of each model.

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Hardware shop backer rod – In our big 2023 tire insert comparison test

At first glance, tire inserts look like an overpriced foam sausage. That’s why we decided to include a bog-standard, hardware shop backer rod in our tire insert group test. At € 14 for both wheels, it’s remarkably cheaper than any other tire insert in this test, but can it hold its own against the competition?

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Technomousse Red Poison Evo – In our big 2023 tire insert comparison test

Italian manufacturer Technomousse is known primarily as a supplier of tire mousses for motocross bikes. While their moto foam insert replaces the air and expands the tire, the Red Poison Evo is a conventional insert that works with air. How did the Italian motocross specialist fare in the MTB sector?

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Rimpact PRO V2 – In our big 2023 tire insert comparison test

With the Rimpact PRO tire insert, the young British brand has secured victory in several comparison tests over the past few years, which was reason enough for us to pit it against the competition in our 2023 comparison test. How did it fare against its 4 competitors?

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Pepi’s Tire Noodle R-Evolution – In our big 2023 tire insert comparison test

South Tyrolean manufacturer Pepi’s Tire Noodle – PTN in short – offers a wide portfolio of tire inserts for all types of bicycles, from road bikes to downhill rigs. We pitted the R-Evolution against 4 other tire inserts to find out what it’s capable of.

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