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 Indy 08 Aug 2015
I've got some American Classic Hurricane wheels coupled with Gatorskin hardshell's on my commuter. I've only had 2 visitations in the 2 years that I've been using this combo but have found it a real nightmare getting the tyre off the rim. Is this normal?
Thanks
KevinD 08 Aug 2015
In reply to Indy:

Havent used that particular combo but in my experience the tougher tyres can be an arse to get on and off. Not sure why but they do tend to provoke swearing when they do fail.
 Jim Braid 08 Aug 2015
In reply to Indy:

Here's how I got on with GatorHardShells earlier this year:

http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=608093&v=1#x7978201

And someone else had problems getting a tyre off:

http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?t=614876&v=1#x8039305

You are not alone!
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 goldmember 08 Aug 2015
In reply to Indy:
Surely this comes under rule 83
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OP Indy 09 Aug 2015
In reply to goldmember:

> Surely this comes under rule 83

You are right. I duely hang my head in shame.
Rigid Raider 09 Aug 2015
In reply to Indy:

The answer is quite simple: just sprinkle the rims and beads with talc, the best natural dry lubricant for sticky rubber know to Man.
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