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How do I put my bike tire on the rim? |
I cannot get it on. I have used many different methods and am spent. It is a road tire for a schwinn. The method I use is to put on edge of the tire totally on and then little by little squeeze the other edge on. But it always gets way to tight! It is impossible to squeeze the 3-4 inches left outside to the inside of the rim. I have used all of my strength and I have above average strength. I refuse to bring it in to the bike shop! I am a man!!! Lots of tires can't be man handled on - so don't feel like a "girly man". What you have to do is use tire levers to put it on. Keep a little air in your tube and for God's sake DON'T PINCH THE TUBE! Stand the wheel on the ground, get the tire as close to on as you can (you should be working on the opposite side of the valve and try to get the tube over the rim 1st) Now use 2 or 3 levers and have them in easy reach. Hold the tire bead with one hand, get the lever in (watch that tube!) pry the bead over and don't try to do too much - stay close to where the bead is already in. Hold the lever in place with your thigh. Grab the other do the same to the other side. If it's not too hard you can pull one lever out and repeat until done. If it's really hard, use a 3rd lever, keeping the 1st 2 in place. Hope that makes sense. I do it all the time and I still pinch the tube sometimes!!!! If you have someone to help the 3rd hand can be a plus. A real man uses their brain rather than their muscles. Asking for help on an internet forum is better than just suffering, but finding places that can teach you how to put your tire back on would be even better. I understand REI has flat tire repair classes; you might consider a BikeEd class. The first link has clubs, shops, and BikeEd classes near you. However, to get the tire on the last couple inches, one should have a) removed the old inner tube b) examined the tire and tube for what caused the flat c) patched the old tube, or have a new one d) slightly inflate the tube e) make sure one side of the tire is on f) place tube on the rim on the side of tire that is already on g) if there was a side puncture, you'll need something to ensure you don't have a failure- try a candy bar wrapper or dollar bill. h) optional - rotate the tire so that the I in PSI is near the valve (so you can easily find what the maximum pressure for that tire is). i) start near the valve and move one hand around the tire, pressing with the heel of the hand, and thumb , (a slight rocking motion) making sure the tire is always between the tube and wheel rim. Work your way around until you meet significant resistance. Now go back all around to where your other hand is. j) hold your hand (the one that was pressing the tire onto the rim) on the other side of the flat spot. Now work around all the way in the opposite direction. k) keep switching until by magic, the tire goes on. finesse and persistence count more than strength. l) inflate tube m) ride away Find local shops, BikeEd classes: http://www.bikeleague.org/cogs/resources... Comprehensive: http://bicycleuniverse.info/eqp/fixflat.... After i broke my thumb a few years a go, I started having the same problem. My local bike mechanic told me to use the big plastic tire tools, and to sprinkle talcum powder on the tube and tire before mounting them. (works as a dry lube) Works great. |
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