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Old 05-23-08, 10:02 PM
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Tom Stormcrowe
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Not to mention rolling off the rim in a very high speed corner......which I've had happen on the older box rims.
Originally Posted by DieselDan
It's more in your head and frame. Your head thinks it's different so you say it is hard. More then likely, your new bike's frame has steep, twitchy geometry compared to your old bike.

As for the tire being harder to istall, that is a good thing. A tighter fit means the likelihood of a tire rolling off when you flat is low.
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