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Old 11-24-05, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 2manybikes
That should be the last thing you want below freezing. Careful use of a pump with the nozzle adjusted correctly to be not too tight is what you want. Also practice changing tires in the warm temps until you can do it without tire levers. Have a bike shop show you how to do it.
I think this was part of the problem-the pump was set too tight. However, I'm not sure I would be able to get this tire off without the levers. It was a tight fit in the summer. Add stiffness to the rubber from the cold and...

I will check with the shop anyway. Maybe I don't know as much as I think I do.
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