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Old 10-01-12, 16:19
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Just a quick note to echo the other replies. Road biased tyres always seem to be tighter on the bead. I can only conclude that they are all tubeless at heart regardless of tyre wall markings. I have changed TKC's on the forecourt of a petrol station, and on a back road in France and also on Salisbury Plain with the tools carried and no issues other than getting a bit sweaty. Agree with centre stand comment. I have not got one and spend long periods looking for logs for under the belly pan when puntures occur. Also agree with comment re breaking the bead. When changing the tyre at home its a pig, But after a rolling punture its ok as its normally de-beaded (that can't be the correct word!). Finally I would just add that decent tyre levers, rim protectors and taking your time is the key.

Its really just a big bicycle. Good luck.
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