Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 13,237
Likes: 75
From: Fallbrook,Calif./Palau del Vidre, France
Bikes: Klein QP, Fuji touring, Surly Cross Check, BCH City bike
The bead seems to become less pliable with miles. I have a Power Lever, which rotates about the axle and inserts under the bead. That eases the pain somewhat.. Nothing works perfectly with difficult tires. My biggest pain has always been Armadillos.
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