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I posted a couple weeks ago about my troubles get a set of Michelin pro-race tires on Campy Vento wheels. I finally got them on. I figured that once I road them a while, they would stretch. NOT
I've put about 200 miles on the tires. This morning, sneaking out for 25 miles before work, I flatted about 7 miles from home. I had a heck of a time getting those tires off. It took me 30 minutes of prying, praying, cussing, spitting and brute strength to get those Michelins off the rim. I broke a tire lever in the process. Once I got them on, I wasn't taking any more risk. I headed home. Ruined the ride.
I am in the process of ordering some new tires....I dont' know which yet. But some tire that's easy to get off/on my Campy's. I have four sets of new to like new Michelins which will be reserved for my OP's and Neuvations only. My hands still hurt from prying off those damn tires.............
I've put about 200 miles on the tires. This morning, sneaking out for 25 miles before work, I flatted about 7 miles from home. I had a heck of a time getting those tires off. It took me 30 minutes of prying, praying, cussing, spitting and brute strength to get those Michelins off the rim. I broke a tire lever in the process. Once I got them on, I wasn't taking any more risk. I headed home. Ruined the ride.
I am in the process of ordering some new tires....I dont' know which yet. But some tire that's easy to get off/on my Campy's. I have four sets of new to like new Michelins which will be reserved for my OP's and Neuvations only. My hands still hurt from prying off those damn tires.............