bikeman242
Active Member
Have a 27.5" x 2.8" MTB tire - Schwalbe nobby nics.
Went to change the tube and it took hours and was incredibly difficult. Pushing the bead towards the center of the rim to get it on and off required great strength and was almost impossible. Getting the tire back on was almost as difficult. So much rubber and a thick bead on these plus size tires.
Ordered a tire seating tool, but it was useless. Just have the pedro tire levers.
Any other tools or techniques to make the job easier? I would have a problem if I had to change the tube on the trail.
Thanks
Went to change the tube and it took hours and was incredibly difficult. Pushing the bead towards the center of the rim to get it on and off required great strength and was almost impossible. Getting the tire back on was almost as difficult. So much rubber and a thick bead on these plus size tires.
Ordered a tire seating tool, but it was useless. Just have the pedro tire levers.
Any other tools or techniques to make the job easier? I would have a problem if I had to change the tube on the trail.
Thanks