There are any number of tools for that purpose since that purpose can be incredibly difficult.I have to replace the original tire on a COMO, however the tire is probably been on the bike a long time before we purchased it. I was surprised that I cannot break the bead! Any suggestions?
I had the same issue a couple of weeks ago and the c-clamp solution worked...not easily...but it worked.There are any number of tools for that purpose since that purpose can be incredibly difficult.
But I actually just read that someone used a c-clamp CAREFULLY to compress the tire. You have to avoid the rim and slowly tighten the clamp until the rubber, sidewall, bead releases.
Thanks for your input, I am going to the specialized dealer today!Try harder
Or, give it to a bike mechanic.
I brought my Vado SL wheels to a Specialized shop and gave the work to the mechanic. After swapping the winter tyres for the original Nimbus, he approached me and said: "I had a very hard time to break the bead on your Marathon Winter Plus. After you have washed the winter tyres, please apply a lot of vaseline to the bead for the storage!"Thanks for your input, I am going to the specialized dealer today!
That isn't an option if your are out riding and need to repair a flat.Try harder
Or, give it to a bike mechanic.
"Hi, my personal valet and bike mechanic. As you probably know from my call, I need your personal assistance 20 miles from home. While I took twenty minutes to get the tire off my bike, there is no way in hell that I will ever get it back on. Yes, 20 minutes will be okay but not a moment later."That isn't an option if your are out riding and need to repair a flat.
Tire replacement was done by bike shop.Try harder
Or, give it to a bike mechanic.