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Hi Folks.
Is there a knack to getting a tyre and tube to seat on the rim properly so that it doesn’t look like there is a kink or buckle on it? While it doesn't effect the ride exactly it is very distracting.
This seems like it should be a basic thing really. I’ve been riding for years and seldom had much trouble in the past (on my 26er), but I had to repair 3 punctures (separate instances too!
) on Saturday (Hawthorne bushes!!) and couldn’t get the tyre to run true. This was on my 29er and the tyres are Bontrager 29-3 Team Issue Tyre 29x2.25 (with tubes) which seem to have quite flexi side walls. It's the first time I've had them off as they were fitted to the bike on purchase.
Any pointers on seating them correctly are appreciated.
Is there a knack to getting a tyre and tube to seat on the rim properly so that it doesn’t look like there is a kink or buckle on it? While it doesn't effect the ride exactly it is very distracting.
This seems like it should be a basic thing really. I’ve been riding for years and seldom had much trouble in the past (on my 26er), but I had to repair 3 punctures (separate instances too!
Any pointers on seating them correctly are appreciated.