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Old 03-30-14 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan
i've decided i need to develop the skill of putting on a tire with the use of tire irons (as opposed to hands alone) without putting a damn hole in the tube. i'm just about there. i figure i'll be burning through about 10-20 more tubes before i become proficient.

i'm not kidding...
Huey Hooey, do yourself a favor and get a VAR tire tool. Can be hard to find, but worth the trouble. Small enough to carry on the bike and no tire is too tough for it. Seldom pinch the tube. Try it, you will like it.,
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