Thread: 27 1 1/8 Tire on 27 1 1/4 Wheel
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Old 07-20-14 | 08:16 PM
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Another approach: Have your local bike shop mechanic mount them just this once. They will stretch, and they'll get easier to dismount and remount.

I'm an expert mechanic, but a couple of years ago, I brought a difficult tire to my LBS, just because.
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