Old 08-07-11, 02:47 PM
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Some rim/tire combinations are a "bother" for the initial mounting, but are fine after the tire stretches a bit. You can use one of these:



for the first time mounting the tire.

(It's a Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack.)

Addd in edit: GP Unobtaniums don't stretch, so you'll have to carry this in your jersey pocket or have one in the team car if you ride with them.

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