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Daveh
Guest
Hi!
Could someone tell me why some tyres are so hard to fit? My latest frustration was with a Hutchinson
- can't remember the model. I was about 20km from home when I had a puncture. You can't use the
plastic tyre levers, so I had to use a metal one, and every time I use them unless I am particularly
careful - and lucky - I puncture the tube when putting the tyre back on. Sure enough I did... I
eventually rode back with no tube - I didn't care if I ruined the tyre as it went straight into the
rubbish anyway!
Is there any reason for the tyres to be so tight? Is there any special technique to use when putting
them on the rim? Are there certain tyres to be avoided?
Looking foward to your comments.
Dave
Could someone tell me why some tyres are so hard to fit? My latest frustration was with a Hutchinson
- can't remember the model. I was about 20km from home when I had a puncture. You can't use the
plastic tyre levers, so I had to use a metal one, and every time I use them unless I am particularly
careful - and lucky - I puncture the tube when putting the tyre back on. Sure enough I did... I
eventually rode back with no tube - I didn't care if I ruined the tyre as it went straight into the
rubbish anyway!
Is there any reason for the tyres to be so tight? Is there any special technique to use when putting
them on the rim? Are there certain tyres to be avoided?
Looking foward to your comments.
Dave