Getting a tyre back onto Shimano Ultegra wheels?

[Steve vRS]

I've just spent 40mins changing a puncture. Almost all of that time was spent remounting the tyre. I've just had Shimano Ultegra wheels fitted and wondered if these need a different technique. My poor thumbs are skinned. It's a good job this was at home rather than halfway around a ride!

Does anyone have any tips or suggestions?

Steve

[Rouleur]

Those wheels are designed to be able to run tubeless so they have a slightly deeper sidewall than normal rims.

One thing that should help a lot is to put talc on the tube and the inside of the tyre as it lets them slide over each other. This will also reduce the chance of getting pinch punctures.

Other than that maybe have a look for tips on YouTube.

[Steve vRS]

Thanks for that and to whoever sorted out the title, damn iPhone!

Steve

[Rob_T]

Tyyre levers?

[Steve vRS]

Rob_T said:

Tyyre levers?

Will they not damage the rim?

Steve

[Steve vRS]

Double iPhone post.

[GaryGlitter]

Do NOT use anything other than bare hands. Tyre levers can cause damage to rim/tube/tyre - just MTFU and use your hands.

Top tip - washing up liquid. Either neat or slightly watered down. Apply liberally to both the inside of the rim and the outside of the tyre.

I got some 'teg wheels about a fortnight ago, took some time getting the rims and tyres 'lubed' up but it's now possible to mount/dis-mount a tyre with bare hands.

[Steve vRS]

I would MTFU but You should see my thumbs, they've lost the top layer of skin. Will try the washing up liquid next as I've a nasty feeling that I've knackered the tube and need to repeat the process.

Steve

[GaryGlitter]

It cost me some thumb nail and a bit of skin plus a pair of tubes.

Then I got the washing up liquid out and nice things happened.

[Steve vRS]

GaryGlitter said:

Then I got the washing up liquid out and nice things happened.

That's very interesting but what about fixing punctures ?

Seriously that's ok at home but do you take a small bottle if lube with you on your rides?

Steve

[fid]

Not Michelin Pro Race tyres are they? They're usually a tight fit, I guess some tyres are tighter than others because I've had the same problem since switching to these.

[Rocksteadyeddie]

As above the Shimano dual fit wheels have deep sidewalls and can be pretty tricky. A good stout pair of levers and you'll be away, although be careful you don't nip the tube when putting the last bit on.

[Steve vRS]

fid said:

Not Michelin Pro Race tyres ?

Gatorskins

Have fubared the tube fitting it. Looks like I will have to rinse and repeat

Steve

Edited by Steve vRS on Sunday 5th May 18:12

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Steve vRS said:

fid said:

Not Michelin Pro Race tyres ?

Gatorskins

Have fubared the tube fitting it. Looks like I will have to rinse and repeat

Steve

The wired ones? They're bloody awful n all. It's not the easier combination to work with.

[Steve vRS]

Changed. I need a new tyre as I'm not doing that again. A friend and I took 15 mins to get the tyre back on. I don't want to have to that by the side of the road.

Can anyone recommend a more flexible tyre?

Steve

[PHmember]

Try putting the tyre on & off a few times when new without a tube in it. I just bought some Mavic Yksion Pros & they were an absolute nightmare to get on the rim. No chance of doing it without tyre levers. After a couple of times on & off the rim they were much easier to get on & off.

[Steve vRS]

Well the bloody wheel is out of true. Back to the LBS. I'm going to put a folding rim tyre on it to see if that is any better. Hope all my bike woes are finished before the PH Weekend next Friday!

Steve

[Usget]

Steve vRS said:

Gatorskins

Edited by Steve vRS on Sunday 5th May 18:12

I thought it was just me. I nearly got myself an ASBO swearing at them (this does help). I'll try a bit of Fairy next time as suggested.

[shouldbworking]

GaryGlitter said:

Do NOT use anything other than bare hands. Tyre levers can cause damage to rim/tube/tyre - just MTFU and use your hands.

Better also avoid using your brakes, after all they can cause the rims to wear out or get scratched.

That said, I have got a pair of more rim friendly plastic levers since I now ahve disc equipped bikes for both on and off road duties