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Originally Posted by bob_in_pa
I spent over an hour trying to mount a new pair of Schwalbe X-One All-Round tires. These are without a doubt the tightest tires I've ever mounted.
In the process I managed to kill 2 tubes, broke a plastic tire lever and bent a couple of no-name steel levers. Finally got the front on with Park TL5s but the experience was unpleasant. I tapped out.
So can someone tell me more about bead jacks? Is there a preferred brand?
Thanks,
Bob
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I feel your pain, I broke 2 Pedros levers trying to mount those exact tires a little while back. Did end up working with some of the tips above though. I will buy a bead jack to mount them before CX season this year so I don't have to be screaming curse words in my basement again.