Help/tips fitting Gatorskins Ultra wirebead!

Barrzy257
Barrzy257 Posts: 411
edited September 2011 in Road beginners
Bought myself some Tyres for my winter bike, was supposed to get foldable but I mucked up, just wondered if anyone had some hints, tips, videos on fitting these with new tubes also, I've fitted bmx, mtb, and motoX tyres before do not a complete amateur! But any advice appreciated!

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  • outcastjack
    outcastjack Posts: 237
    The way i do it is:
    One bead on, Shove the partially inflted tube in and then pop the other bead on.

    Although I imagine you already have a similar reigime!
    I always thought fitting tyres was rather self explanatory ? :?
  • Barrzy257
    Barrzy257 Posts: 411
    Lol it is, and yep that's pretty much the way to fit all Tyres, but I see some people complaining about fitting wirebeaded road Tyres, maybe I'm just worrying about nothing! Haha
  • Thebigbee
    Thebigbee Posts: 570
    I use cable ties but you can also use velcro straps or even string/ masking tape.

    This video helped me - and made me wonder why it was such a big deal before!

    Different tyre but same type - puncture "proof" therefore very stiff.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XUFVrl0UT4

    This should help,

    cheers
  • Barrzy257
    Barrzy257 Posts: 411
    Cheers fir the replies, went ahead and fitted them with new tubes also, wow it was simple! No leavers, just a strong pair of thumbs! Haha

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