tylercox said:*wow, it looks hard. I think I'm going to use the LBS. *
It can be challenging the first time. But it's easy once you know the
trick. The trick is to force the tire down into the deeper area of the
rim before you try to force the last bit of the tire on the rim. My
post in that thread gives the details and the link to 'Sheldon Brown's
tire changing guide' (http://sheldonbrown.com/flats.html) also gives
good tips.
Everyone needs to learn how to get a new tire on the rim. It's
something you need to know how to do for regular maintenance and the
occasional emergency flat repair. The best way to learn is to do it.
Other tips:
Use a little bit of talc baby powder inside the tire to help the tube
slip around without sticking to the inside of the tire.
Rub a little bit of silicone spray lubricant on the bead of the tire to
help it slide over the rim if the tire is being stubborn or difficult.
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