Question, since I've been grappling with b*stard Bontrager XRs on Stan's rims... from your experiences, how many Tire Monkeys would you suggest - 1/2/3?
Question, since I've been grappling with b*stard Bontrager XRs on Stan's rims... from your experiences, how many Tire Monkeys would you suggest - 1/2/3?
Well I struggled for a couple of hours with the Conti's to no avail - one Tire Monkey did it in literally seconds
how many Tire Monkeys would you suggest - 1/2/3?
Looking at how they work I think you'd only want one. I've ordered a couple so I have one in the shed and one in my portable kit. I rarely have trouble with tyres but next time I get a tricky one I want one of these to hand rather than resorting to the steel Halfords specials I bought when a WTB tyre had done for several plastic levers
Update - they are on!
The remaining three beads didn't quite want to pop on with the Tire Monkey alone, although may have done eventually. The 27.5 was worse than the 29.
But....
Schwalbe flat blue tyre levers.
I'd already heeded this advice and got some. They definitely helped with their slim profile in conjunction with the Tire Monkey.
I reckon I was 5 mins a tyre whereas it was impossible previously.
Also after getting sick of trying to get a good fit with rim tape, ditched it and went ghetto with insulation tape and gorilla tape. Anyone that isn't familiar with good insulation tape - 3M Scotch tape is the dogs doodahs.
Cascade link fitted to the Levo also - 160mm on the rear now with more progression 
Google for Tyre rope trick,
which may or may not be of use
but to be fair I’ve also used two pairs of water pump pliers to grip the tyre at the last bit and drag /twist it over the edge.
Looks what's just arrived...
Kryptotal DH and a Rimpact Pro V2.
As soon as Junior has gone to bed, battle will commence. I don't need him learning any new swear words.
That was pretty difficult but not the worst experience ever. It took about 25 minutes of wrestling. Rimpacts are a nightmare on first fitting. The tyre was tight but not ridiculous.
I did soak it in soapy water for 30 minutes first which made it much floppier.
Both thumbs are hurting right now.
