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| 5ned | 08 Aug 12:06 |
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Joined: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 4 Bike: | hi all,im looking for some help 6 months ago i bought a carrera gryphon hybrid bike, its ideal for my needs. After numerous punctures i tried gel filled tubes these did help although recently i bought continental puncture proof tyres.I thought if i used the gel tubes along with the tyres i would have extra safety, My problem is now trying to fit them as they seem to be very tight and not damaging the tyre valves or tubes. I have to admit ive broken numerous presta valves already and dont seem too have any luck with them, i may be too heavy handed i guess but any help on what im doing wrong or tips to help me would very much appreciated, im desperate to get back out on the road but feel so frustrated as i cant even seem to do the basics. |
| br00ker | 08 Aug 16:20 |
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Joined: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 2 Bike: | cheat, go to a local bike shop ask them to do it and ask if you can sit in on the session, no better way to learn |
BusterG 
| 09 Aug 05:32 |
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 Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | There is a knack to it. I was having similar issues with my marathon plus skinny tyres. There is a way to put them on without levers but involves cable ties or velcro tags to hold the tyres in place whilst you get the entire tyre fitted in. There is a youtube video that I found useful. There was a post on this site's bike shed forum that had the link on it. but you should be able to find it on youtube searching fitting marathon plus tyres. Good luck Buster |
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BusterG
| 09 Aug 05:38 |
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Joined: 25 Feb 2010 Posts: 372 Bike: My Profile | found it! http://www.cycle-route.com/forum/Bike-Shed-Putting-new-tyres-on-there-must-be-an-easy-way-Thread-3720.html |
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| 5ned | 09 Aug 16:29 |
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Joined: 08 Aug 2012 Posts: 4 Bike: | thanks guys im just going to take them to a bike shop and watch. I will also watch the video and hope I can do it myself next time. many thanx |
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colleenshirley
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