I have a bear of a time installing Continental tires on my Campag. Omega rims. This is the only combination for which I have to use tire levers on both beads. Next time around, I am inclined to experiment with Vittorias or other Italian-branded tires (even if they are made in Thailand).
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069