Mavic Comete Pro UST

ClanStrachan
ClanStrachan Posts: 2
edited March 2019 in Road general
Just got a new set of the Comete Pro UST wheels...comes with the Mavic Yksion UST tires. All the videos show how easy it is to remove/install these tires...just like taking off a belt. No way. I thought I was going to break my fingers. Anyone have a similar experience with these and any tips to unmount and mount the tires? I'm afraid I'm going to damage the carbon rim with plastic tire tools. I had to pinch the deflated tire in a vice and pull to the side to unseat the bead.

I think I may have damaged the rim tape as I was gettng some sealant/air leaks at the spoke holes. I'll probably put some gorilla tape on in lieu of the OEM rim tape. That stuff works like gold on my MTB.

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  • shiznit76
    shiznit76 Posts: 640
    You'll need put a fair bit of pressure on the carbon to damage it with plastic tyre levers
  • rokt
    rokt Posts: 493
    I have a set of Mavic Cosmic Carbon and they are also an absolute nightmare !
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    Wait, whut? Mavic UST set the standard that everyone else should follow.

    This doesn't sound right.
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • Wayne Plunger
    Wayne Plunger Posts: 444
    Is it not just that carbon wheels are a little deeper (and possibly wider) at the interface with the tyre?
  • StillGoing
    StillGoing Posts: 5,211
    SloppySchleckonds wrote:
    Wait, whut? Mavic UST set the standard that everyone else should follow.

    This doesn't sound right.

    Must admit that mine went on without problem on Cosmic Pro Carbon.
    I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.
  • velokev
    velokev Posts: 20
    My only experience with UST is with a pair of kyruim elites... easiest tyre change I have ever had to do.

    The cometes are on my wish list for a new set of deep section - I hope they haven't messed them up!

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