Kimmo

Half a wall of text for a flat fix? Wait till we hear about your first wheel build

I kid. I might post a thread if I rode 40 miles...

I hate it when tyres require a lever; I consider having to use one defeat. Aside from developing a whole bunch of techniques to maximise leverage over the bead, I've noticed a lot of tyres have excess rubber hanging off inside the bead - trim it off and the tyre will go on a lot easier. Careful to leave the rubber on the side of the bead intact though, otherwise it may not seat properly. Take care also not to damage the fabric plies of the casing around the bead. It's a lot easier to do with old tyres that have perished a bit, which is by the way, no reason to stop using them.



Someone punched your tyre flat?

Holy crap!