Been trying for 30 minutes to break the bead free on this one – any tips and techniques out there? Tire has been on it for about a year and a half. Tried working the thumbs back-and-forth all the way around on both sides – but I guess my 76-year-old thumbs just don’t do it anymore.
About ready either junk the bike or – worse – take it to an actual bike shop!
by Nodak70
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Use some hard plastic object for better leverage (tire levers are a thing) and add soapy water to lessen friction between rubber and rim.