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I will add not living in Tennessee, hornet capital of the Southeast, to the many blessings for which I give thanks each day.
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It's weird--I didn't see any nests all year, maybe not last year either, then three in one month? wut
1) Mountain West
2) They're only playing eight games
Why bother?
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yes. yes I am. when it's not hidden by clouds. I've had enough of winter. my weekend is looking blustery and possibly damp. typical spring weather. Ideal time to be sleeping in a tent.
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So, my tubed GP 5000s are getting down the the wear dimples. I like them, but they were such a pain to get onto my wheels that I’m considering alternatives. I am looking for something for everyday use, fairly sporty, with an aramid protection layer, like the 5000s.
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edit: do you have the kool-stop bead jack? Makes mounting tough tires easier
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Yes, I have a bead jack, but I'm worried about putting a point load on my fiendishly expensive plastic rims with it. I was able to thumb these tires on, but it took forever and hurt my thumbs. It would be very unpleasant to have to do on the road.
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I have a bead jack, and I'm with you. I grabbed one of these, and never looked back.
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Schwalbe makes a tube-type Pro One Addix and the Michelin offerings look pretty good, otherwise. Of course, I have no experience with them...
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Pretty much. I think my SOP is to start just before the valve, but it's all procedural memory. You're supposed to start after?