folding bead has twisted

gtd.
gtd. Posts: 626
edited July 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I'm not sure how but the folding bead on my front tyre has twisted and it makes the tyre look like the wheel is buckled

Is there anything I can do with them or are they only fit for the bin?
Mountain: Orange Patriot FR, SubZero & Evo2LE.
Road: Tifosi Race Custom.
Do it all bike: Surly Disc Trucker 700c/29er

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    not seated correctly. do it again.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • gtd.
    gtd. Posts: 626
    Cheers Nick but I think this one is screwed the bead is now twisted

    Not the greatest pic will look for my camera and take a better one

    kevlarbead.jpg
    Mountain: Orange Patriot FR, SubZero & Evo2LE.
    Road: Tifosi Race Custom.
    Do it all bike: Surly Disc Trucker 700c/29er
  • tobydickenson
    tobydickenson Posts: 18
    From the photo it might not be fixable, but...

    1. reseat it as best you can
    2. inflate
    3. leave 24 hours, for the tube pressure to straighten the bead
    4. deflate, then reseat it again
    5. inflate again

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