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01-21-2005, 05:18 PM

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
or
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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

01-21-2005, 05:18 PM

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
or
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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

01-21-2005, 05:18 PM

On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
or
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

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

01-21-2005, 05:45 PM

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> or
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> 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

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> or
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> 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

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
> On Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:19:46 -0500, dgk
> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
> or
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> 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, 06:23 PM

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Hadn't heard of that before. Looks pretty cool.

From rbm or rbt, I learned of the Speed Lever, and it's made my difficult tires easy to
mount.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Actually I had a pair that were nearly impossible, but they stretched, and on second
mounting weren't as bad. Still the Speed Lever is a great tool for mounting and
unmounting tires.

01-21-2005, 06:23 PM

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Hadn't heard of that before. Looks pretty cool.

From rbm or rbt, I learned of the Speed Lever, and it's made my difficult tires easy to
mount.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Actually I had a pair that were nearly impossible, but they stretched, and on second
mounting weren't as bad. Still the Speed Lever is a great tool for mounting and
unmounting tires.

01-21-2005, 06:23 PM

"Jeff Starr" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>
> Hi, you need a Kool Stop bead jack - here take a look:
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Hadn't heard of that before. Looks pretty cool.

From rbm or rbt, I learned of the Speed Lever, and it's made my difficult tires easy to
mount.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Actually I had a pair that were nearly impossible, but they stretched, and on second
mounting weren't as bad. Still the Speed Lever is a great tool for mounting and
unmounting tires.

01-21-2005, 07:18 PM

dgk Wrote:
> I was somewhat concerned about staying warm while winter bik
> commuting, but my real fear was flats. I was not looking forward t
> changing a tire in the cold
>
> So a few days ago I had a slow leak in the rear tire. I managed t
> keep it up until I got to work and then brought it to the LBS. $10 bu
> worth it to me. Yesterday, the next time I rode it (and posted her
> about it) I got another slow leak, same tire, and managed to limp t
> work. Another $10. I thought about bitching but decided to stay o
> their better side. I said, MAKE SURE YOU GET IT ALL OUT
>
> Yup. Today, about a mile from home, flat, rear tire. This was a ba
> one. I pumped it up but only made it another hundred yards or s
> before it was flat again. Shoot it with CO2. I keep limping to th
> subway. (one reason that I'm willing to do winter commuting is tha
> I'm never TOO far from a subway)
>
> I take the 7 train. A few odd stares from the pedestrians. Switch t
> the 6 to go downtown. I'm waiting on the platform, already ver
> pissed, and the express train is discharged for some reason (all th
> people have to get off and crowd onto the platform). I'm now in
> packed subway platform with this big wet bike, trying to get onto
> packed train
>
> No, not really. I just waited fifteen minutes or so until the crow
> died down and got on an empty train. But you've never seen the face o
> a guy in a suit when he brushes up against my tire
>
> Anyway, there is going to be one very angry biker in the LBS in a
> hour or so.Specialized Armadillo tires will solve most of your problem. You can us
"thorn resistant" tubes for even greater protection. This combo i
nearly puncture proof but rides sluggish due to the weight an
frictional losses of thick layers
Check your rim for burrs and projecting spokes. Also check rim tape
Nothing is going to protect a tube that is creeping down a spoke hole

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waxbytes