How easy is it

[phil w]

Thought I would link these in XRs as they seem to get the most flats, and I for one have struggled to change a tire as a novice
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qw0B2g...eature=related
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mTatad...eature=related

And theres this smart arse

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVKDcDLCbrQ

[Lutin]

That last one looks way too easy. Maybe it's an 18" tyre on a 17" rim??

[FatFergie]

That last one looks way too easy. Maybe it's an 18" tyre on a 17" rim??

He didn't make it look easy to me! Maybe a set of levers would have helped . I also didn't like the way he put all his weight on the disc but still ... if you're stuck?

The Doug videos are great, sensible advice and he makes it look easy unlike some who try to make out it's a black art.
The way he pops the valve stem in is brilliant (and it does work, I've tried) and taking each bead off the outside rather than trying to go over the same rim is so much easier.

[Lutin]

And another thing, he appears to only fit one side of the new tyre.

[Dangerous_Dave]

The pro really simplifies it, gives me confidence to go and do my tyres soon.