jnbacon
04-29-05, 06:17 PM
I'm going to mail some Schwalbe Marathons (wire bead) and I'm wondering how to fold them to fit in a box. Is there a right or wrong way? I can't remember how they were folded when I got them! :o
Bicycle Mechanics - Mailing tires
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sydney
04-29-05, 09:01 PM
I'm going to mail some Schwalbe Marathons (wire bead) and I'm wondering how to fold them to fit in a box. Is there a right or wrong way? I can't remember how they were folded when I got them! :oYou don't fold, you coil.
FarHorizon
04-29-05, 09:09 PM
You don't fold, you coil.
Approximately what diameter coil? I need to ship some too.
Approximately what diameter coil? I need to ship some too.
sydney
04-29-05, 09:35 PM
Approximately what diameter coil? I need to ship some too.I'm just the idea guy.You handle the details.
Retro Grouch
04-29-05, 11:43 PM
Try to twist the tire into a figure 8 that is folded over itself.
sydney
04-30-05, 07:23 AM
Try to twist the tire into a figure 8 that is folded over itself.You ruined it.