Air-Liner Light XC

The ultralight XC tubeless liner system built for speed. Eliminate pinch-flats and bead-burping like a World Series pro


Sale price$77.99
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Size: 29x2.1/2.4
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TIRE INSERTS

The ultralight XC tubeless liner system built for speed. Eliminate pinch-flats and bead-burping like a World Series pro

The Air-Liner Light provides all the pinch-flat resistance and tire performance boost of the Air-Liner MTB, but at a fraction of the weight – it weighs even less than the sealant you need to mount the tire. The ultralight construction also limits rotational mass above the bead, and it reinforces the sidewall while letting the tread ride on air. The contact patch stays fluid on terrain and punchy while pedaling, but the tire doesn’t flop or fold under lateral loads or while cornering.

It does, of course, also prevent punctures, progressively ramping up under compression to eliminate rim strikes and snake bites when you over-send a line or catch a square edge. If – or rather – when you do eventually flat, the Air-Liner Light expands to fill the void as a run-flat. More stability, more speed, more puncture resistance, and more snappy reactivity – the Air-Liner is a force multiplier for every quality you want in a trail, XC, or down-country tire.

Customers praised these tire inserts as lightweight and easy to install, with many noting they provide excellent rim protection and allow running lower tire pressure for better traction. "Weighs next to nothing, protects your expensive wheels," one shopper said. Most found installation straightforward, though one noted the kit's sealant was 30ml short of recommended amounts.

  • Weighs next to nothing, protects your expensive wheels, and lets you run lower pressure.
  • Installation was VERY easy and very quick.
  • Allow you to run real low pressure to gain significant traction.
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Brady J. (United States)
Nice item

Easy to install. I only rode once with them. Didn't even notice any difference. Looking forward to trying lower pressures.

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Will (United States)
The best insert

It weighs next to nothing, protects your expensive wheels, and let's you run lower pressure. Why wouldn't you put these in your tires?

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Robert L.P. (United States)
Confidence

Paired with the Mezcal, running appropriate tire pressures now with confidence that the tire will hold up during Junior XC racing.

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Richard K. (United States)
Love these things

Adds piece of mind and ive yet to have a flat since using them. We have them on the rear wheel for all the mtn bikes in our family.

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Kevin H. (United States)
Comes up short (by 30ml)

I did a lot of research between the Air-Liner Light XC and the competing products. The Air-Liners seem to be the best option based on the weight and protection equation. I have never installed liners before and found it to be very challenging. I wasn’t able to complete the task and was forced to pay the local bike shop to complete the installation. The research suggested that it would be a challenge to install the liners so I wasn’t disappointed when I failed; however, I was disappointed that the kit (liners, valves, installation tools, and tubeless sealant) description doesn’t say how much tire sealant that it comes with. It turns out that the kit comes with 150ml of sealant despite the fact that Victoria recommends 90ml per tire for a 2.4 tire (90 90=180). I thought that I had every thing that I needed for the installation but I was short on tire sealant. My option now is to wait for additional Vittoria sealant to arrive and then install it through the valve stem instead of pouring it directly into the tire.

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Will D. (United States)

Air-Liner Light XC

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Dan M. (United States)
Very smooth installation. Awesome tire tool.

I have only ridden about 10 miles with them, so I can't really comment on the performance. Installation was VERY easy and very quick. I looked up some videos, since I had never used liners before. The installation was so easy it turns out I didn't need the videos. I also LOVE the "Airliner Tire Tool". makes breaking the bead on tubeless tire SO effortless. YOU NEED THIS TOOL! Even if you don't "need" it, you will be SO glad you have it.

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Brackon L. (United States)
Supportive

I got this mainly to protect from hard rock strikes after a few flats early his season. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the support I got with this. Can run a little lower psi and still feel a lot of support and rim protection

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brian d. (United States)

Air-Liner Light XC

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Seth B. (United States)
Peace of mind with an easy install

These liners were a snap to put in and now I can sleep a bit better knowing my rims have a bit more protection at low PSI.

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Dan S. (United States)
Light version

Went on with ease and the tire fit great.

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Ray W. (United States)
Amazing Traction and a little cush for the hardtail

These airliner light xc inserts allow you to run real low pressure to gain significant traction. I ride a ton of loose over hard and these are amazing. They also give a little extra plushness for the rear of a hardtail.

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Phillip T. (United States)
Extra Puncture Protection

Wanted to elevate the puncture protection as well as have the ability to ride home on a flat tire.
I am very happy with the inserts. Even upgraded my gravel bike with inserts.

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Michael

Nicest, lightest, easiest to install inserts for XC MTB.

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Brian

Everything I've purchased from Vittoria so far has been incredible! Slowly converting all of my bikes over. Incredible traction, great liners, all high quality.

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Brian I. (United States)
works well so far

Light and easy to install. I haven't had any really big hits to the rims since I installed them, but there is an improvement in cornering support (or at least I imagine it) and certainly no negative effects on the ride quality.

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