Help with getting tire on rim.

[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.

[ladyicon]

How long is the tire jack ? I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who wrestles with tires. I think it was sooo hard to do cause they were Specialized Armadillo tires and brand new too. I bought some Pedros tire levers which are a lot stiffer than the ones I had, I have not tried them yet. I am still waiting for the feeling to come back to the ends of my fingers
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[spindizzy]

Love the Crank Bros. speed lever. Works like a charm.