Thread: Weinmann LP18 Geometry Causes Flats?
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Old 11-04-17 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by woodcraft
The dimples look suspiciously like the width of a tire lever,

are you using them to install the tires?
No. Surprisingly enough, the LP18 is very accommodating in that respect - and the tires go on quite easily. On other wheels, when I run into difficulties, I use a Kool-Stop Tire Bead Jack. But I didn't use that on any of my LP18s.

Someone else asked whether I index the tire label to the valve, etc... of course. I was trained by a very dedicated and skilled mechanic who owns an independent LBS - he let me build and repair bikes in his shop during the winter as long as I bought all my parts and tools from him. Best tuition I ever paid.


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