Originally Posted by big chainring

I think it takes some mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and some common sense. All the things most people lack these days. Strange how these simple attributes have been lost over a couple generations. They're just tires. You glue them on a rim and inflate. But I guess when downtube shifters are "way down there" and "are so difficult to work", I can see why something as simple as tubulars are "messy", "prone to flatting", "a hassle to deal with".

And whilst we're on the subject, is there a problem with hand strength in todays push a button world. So much is written about difficulty with braking, mounting tires, etc. Does anyone have a labor job anymore? Anyone do physical labor? Make a living using their hands?