pouring with rain in orlando-- so no bike ride - i even tidied the house as i was so bored :-) then what??? thought i'd have another go at change tires-- had bought a plastic 'supertool' lever-- and guess what - i managed to change it in less than 5 mins with this.... had a sit down to recover from the shock - and tried again-- again success in like 3 mins--- what a difference to my tribulations earlier in the week--- seem to be getting the hang of how the beading goes in now--- maybe i will practice with the rear when i can get out on the bike long enough so i can get the gear onto the littlest cog at the back-- cant get enough speed riding in the living room to change down :-)

but i did it - twice on the front - thank you for your encouraging words that i WOULD learn to do it okay - you were right :-)