Speaking of small little wires, I wonder how many flats I've caused myself from rolling my bikes through my workshop. I know I've stepped in my share of wires which fall off brass wire brushes.

My latest annoyance is a rear 27" chrome rim that I swear is bigger than it should be. It's on a low-end flip bike that have spent too much time on already and want out of my garage asap. I just need to mount the tires, wrap the bars, and it'll be done. Three times I tried this weekend to mount a 27x1-1/4 Panaracer Pasela tire on the rear wheel, and each time I caused a flat. Once it pinch flatted when the beading snapped over the lip of the rim. A couple times I think the tube must have ridden up between the rim and tire beading. It's so tight it had to double-check I wasn't mounting a 700c tire. Went on another 27" rim with ease. I've got strong hands and usually don't struggle much with mounting tires, but this tire/wheel is putting me to the test. Used the last of the glue in the patch kit and broke a tire lever, but still haven't got it mounted and inflated. Gonna pick up some talcum powder, another patch kick, and try my luck again tonight when I'm not so filled with rage and frustration.