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I recently talked to a Trek bike mechanic and mentioned how hard it was to get the tire off. I explained that I bought some motorcycle tire levers and used a clamp to push the tire off of the bead. He said they use a Park tire seating tool, but the clamp idea will work. He did mention that it...

My tube did not have a flat from an object, but it was worn from rubbing/scuffing against the rim. I replaced both tires and noticed that the tube on the front ( or tire holding air) was worn in a few spots from rubbing against the rim and would have had a hole in the near future. I will try...

Tried the heat gun thing, made absolutely no difference for me. The wire bead particularly after about 3 years holds tight, which of course is what its suppose to do to prevent issues when riding with a heavier, faster bike.

Update on the trying to change a wire bead tire. I was able to accomplish this in a few minutes with the following technique which doesn't mean it will work for everyone. I put a Irwin quick grip clamp on the tire just enough to miss the rim. Tightened up the clamp which pinches the tire...

Any recommendations of a folding tire for 27.5 x 2.40? I suppose Trek put wire bead tires on because they will not pop off or taco when hitting ruts or driving at higher then non E bike speeds.

I just had the same issue with my Trek Super Commuter 8s and until I started reading about other people having this issue I figured it was a fluke. Had a flat on the rear tire and could not break the bead on either side, no matter what. Your picture of your cut tire bead, looks exactly like my...

Thanks for the information appreciate it

Considering replacing the seat post and have not been able to find the diameter of the current post. Does anyone know this or where to find it. Thanks