Help with getting tire on rim.

[ladyicon]

Thanks for the help. My husband came home and got it on for me . I heard that the Crank Bros. speed lever makes it much easier. Does anyone have experience with this tool?

[Grog]

Sometimes it can be very hard. But I've found that "building slack" into the tire usually works.

Basically you hold the tire with both hands like a big driving wheel and rock the tire all the way around. Then you try to push it in. If it doesn't work right away, do it again.

It's well described here: http://www.teamestrogen.com/content.ep?file=asa_levers

I will use levers to pull tires off quickly but never to put them back on.

This being said, some wheels can be really, really tough, campi wheels have a really bad reputation for that.

[Norse]

I am usually unsuccessful getting that last bit on unless I use a lever as liza explained. You do need to be careful, but I have not lost a tube yet!

[makbike]

Try letting some air out of the tube once you get to this point. Often the "tough section" will pop right into place with little pressure.

[TahoeDirtGirl]

I use levers and cuss. Alot. My hands don't seem to be that strong and it takes so long. Never thought about wearing my cycling gloves while changing them! Be careful if you use the levers though as you could pinch the tube, but that is how I do mine. It does take practice because I can do it alot faster now with less cussing

[oxysback]

I use a Tire Jack.

http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/...ory=1169247237

The only negative thing about it is that it's sometimes too long to put in my seat bag. Otherwise, it works miracles!

[spokewench]

Take the air out of the tube, then go all the way around the wheel, pinching the tire together, start where the valve is and go all the way around the tire. This will give you as much optimal room as you can get to shove the tire on the rim. Always start by putting your tire on the side of the wheel where your valve is so the last part you are trying to get on the rim is across from the valve. This also makes it easier to just roll the tire onto the rim with your hand.

[ny biker]

I use a Tire Jack.

http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/...ory=1169247237

The only negative thing about it is that it's sometimes too long to put in my seat bag. Otherwise, it works miracles!

I use one of these too. It's great. It's lightweight and fits in my handlebar bag.