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07-26-13 | 09:30 PM

Jaymadd

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Proud of myself.....

I just installed two new Conti GP4000s tires on my bike with my bare hands (no tire levers or bead jack). No injuries to myself or my bike. I felt that I needed to tell someone since my wife wouldn't understand.

07-26-13 | 09:35 PM

Banershka

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I'm proud of you sweetheart!

07-26-13 | 09:46 PM

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07-27-13 | 05:58 AM

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Congrats! I guess no task is impossible with the ambition to complete it! You da man! Now my SUV has a flat can you replicate that feat with a SUV tire????

I'll buy the beer of course!

07-27-13 | 06:33 AM

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Must be all that txt practice on the Blackberry.

07-27-13 | 06:34 AM

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Congratulations!!! we have some lovely parting gifts!!!

07-27-13 | 07:45 AM

Mike F

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Congrats... Wifes are funny that way

07-27-13 | 08:23 AM

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07-27-13 | 02:29 PM

Space Pope

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Are certain brands easier to install than others? I have no problem mounting 700x23 tires on my bike but they are cheap origin8 tires.

edit: I don't have tire levers or strong hands

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07-27-13 | 03:05 PM

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I hate changing my wife's tube on her Trek Lexa. By the time I'm done, I don't even feel like a ride anymore. And that's with three tire levers. I must be doing it wrong.

07-27-13 | 08:01 PM

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Jaymadd

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its because some tire/rim combinations just don't work that well together. There was a good thread recently that discussed this topic. When you do find a tire/rim combo that easily mounts its a great feeling. I've found one with Conti/Mavic.