Fly over the trails with Vittoria's Air Liner Light

Puncture-proof tyres - that's the dream, right? Well tyre inserts are a relatively recent invention that helps to bring that a little closer to reality. Vittoria's new Air Liner Light is a tyre insert designed for XC, trail and down-country riders to give them that run-flat capability without adding too much weight to the bike. 

Working with mechanics and riders from the BMC MTB Racing, Santa Cruz FSA and KTM-Vittoria MTB teams, Air Liner light has been developed to be extremely light and fast while still providing rim protection and run-flat performance. 

Just 50 per liner, it's shaped to be a perfect fit with rim channels between 25-30mm wide. That fit means that the insert is always properly fastened to the rim so there's no additional rotating mass moving around inside the tyre. 

One other smart of the Air Liner Light is the enhanced suspension characteristics it brings to the bike. Basically, the insert allows for the progressive compression of the tyre when under load. That enhances the ride feel while increasing stability and grip. 

If you're worried about how to pump up your tyres with a liner in them, then don't. The Air Liner light comes with a multiway valve that lets air out in a variety of directions, so you wont be puffing and blowing trying to force the air through the insert. 

If you like the sound of the Air Liner Light, then you're inluck as they're available on Freewheel from today. And if you're reading this but not an MTB rider, then you can always try out the Air Liners for road or gravel bikes that Vittoria also makes.