Tyre issue

[grldtnr]

I have arthritis as well, but I can always put a tyre on with nothing more than bare hands. It's simply a matter of technique.

You never need levers to get the first side on (do you?). Therefore, you don't need them to get the second side on.

yup ,Big D, the trick is to use the ball of your thumbs ,a little at a time, then it just pops on!

There is a tool out there , that can do it , a speed stik is called by , but I don't reckon you can carry it for roadside repairs .its too long.

 

[JohnCade]

yup ,Big D, the trick is to use the ball of your thumbs ,a little at a time, then it just pops on!

There is a tool out there , that can do it , a speed stik is called by , but I don't reckon you can carry it for roadside repairs .its too long.

If it's tight a little washing up liquid helps too.

 

[grldtnr]

I wasn't sure what would be the issue but the rim tape may have been the trouble maker.

I decided to completely remove the rim tape and pump air directly on it... and it works!!

I'm going to make a bigger hole on the rim tape and follow all your instructions and gnrtlr ones

Thank you guys


ps: I never managed to remove marathon plus tyre without lever. They are extremely hard tyres. Not sure if any technique works with them. I can however put them back without tools

Cwah, you NEED A RIM TAPE! you could use PVC tape or cotton tape, but without one ,you will get strong hands ,coz off all the punctures you WILL get.

 

[oldtom]

18 posts about fitting a bicycle tyre to a wheel......'tyresome'!

Tom

ps I totally agree with post #17

 

[cwah]

Cwah, you NEED A RIM TAPE! you could use PVC tape or cotton tape, but without one ,you will get strong hands ,coz off all the punctures you WILL get.

Yes I meant the rim tape was the issue. I decided to drill a bigger hole so the valve completely goes in.

Then put back rim tape and pvc.

it does look much better now

 

[D8ve]

Just make sure that the tape is clear of the recess in the inside wall of the rim so the bead can fix in.

 

[cwah]

All fixed now. Bike is running. Thank you so much guys