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Old 08-10-12 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by NMBuff
Sigh, don't go with the Schwalbe Kojaks. Holy hell, they are just as bad to get on the bike as the Kenda's. I've done everything I can to get them on and I can't.

Tried putting them in the sun to expand, looked at Youtube videos for proper installation of a tough tire, tried levers and baby powder. It's all a no go and incredibly frustrating. UGH! I don't want to take it into the LBS to get this fixed because I'd like to be able to get them on/off myself since I imagine I'll be getting more flats in the future.

Next time I'm going with a folding tire like I did with my Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tires.
Did you get wire bead Kojaks? Typically, folding (i.e. kevlar bead) tires are much easier to mount than wire bead.

EDIT: I don't read too good; just saw your last sentence!
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