Originally Posted by
I_bRAD
I've always wanted to try one of those to see what they're like, but none of the distributors I deal with seem to carry these (Most of them carry kool stop as well!)
They work pretty well with rim/tire combo that are a pain.
The Gatorskin/Open Sport combo is a pain. I run 25s on mine and each time it is tough. I need to have all the air out of the tube. Then I have to make sure the tube stays inside the tire. If it comes out at all, there is a good chance to pinch the tube. I also put these on a little different than other tires. Instead of having my thumbs where the tire is about to go on the rim, I place my left palm at the midway point and try to roll the tire onto the rim. Then with my right thumb I push the tire onto the rim.
This seems the easiest for me on this combination with the least amount of chance of pinching the tube.