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01-21-2005, 05:45 PM

"Jeff Starr" <jstarr@animalpc.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk
> <sonicechoes-spamless@hot-nospamp-mail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >>
> >>1) push the bead toward the center of the rim all around - that'll
> >>give you a bit more slack at the "tight end".
> >>2) don't try to push the last bit on with your thumbs, but grab all
> >>the way around the tire AND rim and twist it like a motorcycle grip
> >>away from you.
> >>3) if you can't get the tube to work to the inside of the tire
> >>(meaning it's in the way and helping prevent the tire from sliding on)
> >>work the loose end around the rim, allowing an equal amount on the
> >>other side to unseat. Since the tube is already inside the rim there,
> >>this should make it easier to get the tube inside the tire (makes
> >>sense if you actually do it - probably not as much reading it though).
> >
> >Ok, #1- .Diameter is less in the center that at the edges. That makes
> >sense. #2 I'm not sure I get. By motorcycle grip you mean twisting the
> >throttle?
> >
> >#3 doesn't seem to be a problem. It isn't the tube that cause me grief
> >except preventing me from using a screwdriver.
> >
> >I was very good on yesterday's second flat. I pushed up on the bead
> >(towards the rim) with a tire iron thing while pulling the top (tread)
> >of the tire. It popped right on. Perhaps that freezing saliva helped a
> >bit also.
>
>
> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
> http://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?Affi...=30&SKU=TL4022
> or
> http://store.airbomb.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=TL4022
>
> or just the bead jack
> http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg
>
> I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really
> works well.
>
>
> Life is Good!
> Jeff

That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small
hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier for
me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle.

Beverly

01-21-2005, 05:45 PM	#46 (permalink)
Beverly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: upcoming MURDER at the LBS "Jeff Starr" <jstarr@animalpc.com> wrote in message news:27a3v0doke8966lp6jgc5rq4t3amf1kvkg@4ax.com... > On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk > <sonicechoes-spamless@hot-nospamp-mail.com> wrote: > > > > >> > >>1) push the bead toward the center of the rim all around - that'll > >>give you a bit more slack at the "tight end". > >>2) don't try to push the last bit on with your thumbs, but grab all > >>the way around the tire AND rim and twist it like a motorcycle grip > >>away from you. > >>3) if you can't get the tube to work to the inside of the tire > >>(meaning it's in the way and helping prevent the tire from sliding on) > >>work the loose end around the rim, allowing an equal amount on the > >>other side to unseat. Since the tube is already inside the rim there, > >>this should make it easier to get the tube inside the tire (makes > >>sense if you actually do it - probably not as much reading it though). > > > >Ok, #1- .Diameter is less in the center that at the edges. That makes > >sense. #2 I'm not sure I get. By motorcycle grip you mean twisting the > >throttle? > > > >#3 doesn't seem to be a problem. It isn't the tube that cause me grief > >except preventing me from using a screwdriver. > > > >I was very good on yesterday's second flat. I pushed up on the bead > >(towards the rim) with a tire iron thing while pulling the top (tread) > >of the tire. It popped right on. Perhaps that freezing saliva helped a > >bit also. > > > Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look: > http://aebike.com/site/page.cfm?Affi...=30&SKU=TL4022 > or > http://store.airbomb.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=TL4022 > > or just the bead jack > http://store.airbomb.com/mmAIRBOMB/I...e/q/TL4022.jpg > > I don't carry one, but I use it when mounting new tires. It really > works well. > > > Life is Good! > Jeff That looks interesting. I have a tough time changing a tire due to small hands and not a lot of strength. I wonder if this would make it easier for me? It seems I would have a little more leverage with the handle. Beverly