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PromptCritical
I need to remove the tubular on my rear wheel so I can true it (Enve hidden spoke nipples). Anyone have any tricks for not tearing the tire base strip when removing the tire? If I want to put it back on with tape, do I need to remove all the old glue (which sounds impossible)?
Go around the wheel pushing with your thumbs against the base tape/tire where it meets the rim to separate it. Go completely around both sides. The third time around should take the tire off with base tape intact. Put it back on with glue.
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