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Mrs DAVIES

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If you can't do it Kay I don't know who can.  I often tell people of your remarkable tyre fitting expertise as demonstrated in Crowle a couple of years ago!

Recently with some snow and ice tyres I've used those VAR levers advertised in Cycle (check out CTC Forum) plus two toe clip straps. My daughter suggested warming the tyres but keeping the rims cool!

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In the winter I use Schwalbe Marathon Plus, primarily for the puncture resistance but live in fear of getting a puncture out on the road as they are absolute buggers to change. In fact I have snapped plastic levers in the process.

 

In the summer months I favour Schwalbe Durano Plus which is an altogether easier tyre to change, now whether this be partly due to the warmer conditions and consequently the slightly expanded rubber I'm not entirely certain but one thing I am certain of is that certain tyres are easier to get on and off than others.

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Definately talcum powder

Tyre fitters use liquid soap

You must make sure the tyre is pushed

Well down in the rim all the way round

Before you ease the last bit over the edge of the rim

Do not inflate the inner tube too much

Just enough to hold it's shape

If still no good Bring em round.

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You might find this video helpfull Kay. I find a liberal dusting of talcum powder makes the job easier. Thats on the tyre and rim - not you.

 

Loved this, Thanks Dave.

The bike shop taught me to squeeze both back and front beads together in to the middle if the rim. I never knew why though!

I see what Dave means about toe straps now!

Incidentally, the guys who couldn't get my tyre on did say the couldn't believe it, as they rode Schwalbe marathons and could get those on themselves.

VAR Levers, Squeezy, Straps and squeezing the bead down then!

Thanks everyone!

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Definately talcum powder

Tyre fitters use liquid soap

You must make sure the tyre is pushed

Well down in the rim all the way round

Before you ease the last bit over the edge of the rim

Do not inflate the inner tube too much

Just enough to hold it's shape

If still no good Bring em round.

Tyres are on! Rob Bishop got them on with VAR levers!

What concerns me is my next puncture. I will get them off, change the flat!

Will I get them back on?

I think I best start riding. Not only riding, riding with some experienced people.

However, there was one individual who cleared off when he saw I had a flat. 

Wouldn't be welcome in the SRCC though!

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So thats a tin of talc a bottle of washing up liquid ,toe straps a pair of giant tyre levers

& a pair of toe straps Suggest you purchase a large saddle bag as well !!!

You couldnt make it up !

Made me smile thinking about it riding along in the 35c heat here in Goa !

Been using Vittoria Zaffiro pro folding 28c new tread design here ( Wiggle £11each)

3000ml so far easy fit good wear!

Hope you all ok managing to get rides in etc ?!

See you all in 5 weeks!Now wheres the sun cream !

Regards

Richard

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Good to hear from you Rich.

When you come back you will be the

Fittest of us senior lot. What with virus,sinus problems

Aches and pains cold ,frost heart scares etc. etc.we shall be lucky to keep up with you.

Watch out for Pete C. he seems to have avoided most things.

All the best Ivor

You can carry the saddlebag.

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