Schwalbe Marathon Plus Smartguard Rigid road tyre
sheffsimon
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Got one of these delivered yesterday and fitted it last night.....f*** me, they're a tight fit.
First time in a long long time I had to resort to using levers to get the last bit on, and punctured two tubes in the process. It was hard enough getting the first bit on. I had to use up quite a few swear words to get it fitted.
Hopefully it will be as puncture proof as Schwalbe suggest, don't fancy changing it roadside. I can't think of a reason for making them so tight, not exactly a performance tyre.
First time in a long long time I had to resort to using levers to get the last bit on, and punctured two tubes in the process. It was hard enough getting the first bit on. I had to use up quite a few swear words to get it fitted.
Hopefully it will be as puncture proof as Schwalbe suggest, don't fancy changing it roadside. I can't think of a reason for making them so tight, not exactly a performance tyre.
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Was it Spa cycles who feature a video of how to fit these? They are a b*stard but can be done without levers (I have and had blisters on my thumbs to prove it) Console yourself that you'll never have to take them off until the thing wears out.0
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I think I put mine on about 6 years ago... Not had any need to take them off since.
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Was fun putting it on. Ended up taking it off again as it looked like I'd trapped the inner tube. Hadn't but I had to be sure.
Here's hoping they're worth the effort.0
