Originally Posted by LastPlace
While trying to put new tires on my bike because of flats this week two things
happened. First, tire irons are a great help getting the tire off the rim but really
stink at getting the last bit of bead back onto the tire. Secondly, my very old
and very, very cheap Bell tire pump has pumped its last. Actually it was more
of a wheeze.
Sooooo, are there any tircks to getting the last bit of tire back onto the rim,
and does anybody have any favorite floor pumps?
LastPlace
Take the spare tube, coat it in baby powder and put it in a baggie with a little extra powder. The next time you have the tire off, sprinkle the extra baby powder in the tire and rotate the tire around to spread the powder.
When putting the tire back together, make sure the side of the tire that is already in the rim is NOT up against the rim but more toward the center. This gives the side you are working with more slack.
If you do it this way you may not need tire irons to put the tire back on. You will probably be able to do it with your fingers.
Any floor pump at your LBS should be fine. It's convenient if it has a gauge.