8
Be sure the tyre is facing in the
correct direction if directional, put
the disc side of the wheel through the
tyre then slot the valve stem through
the rim and tuck the rim-lock down
inside between the tube and tyre.
Lever that side of the tyre on using
reasonably sized lever ‘bites’.
9
Check the valve and rim-lock stems
are still straight. I start opposite the
rimlock/valve (some don’t) on the
last side and lever it on using my
knees to keep it in place. As long
as the opposite side bead to where
you are working is deep in the
rim well the tyre should lever on
reasonably easily, but some brands
of tyre are certainly easier to work
with than others.
10
11
Inflate the tyre, check the valve is
straight and the tyre is seated evenly.
Tighten the rimlock and install the
wheel. Check everything is tight,
pump the brake pedal to relocate
the pads, check tyre pressure and
you’re in business. With a bit of
practice it’s only a fifteen minute
job – when you get really slick you
should be able to do both in under
ten minutes... Remember, practice
makes perfect.