First MM [Pedal] Bike Build: Shimano Fondriest

[Ginger]

Well, my Hutchinson Equinox tires showed up Tuesday, so I figured I'd put them on. What a dumb idea that was. I forgot how tight the beads on Hutchinsons can be, especially mated up to the WH-R535 wheels. The only way to get them on was to clamp the beads together to keep them from slipping:



While I was doing that, I noticed some scoring in the rim...

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I don't remember it happening, I suppose it could have happened in a wreck or something, but I don't want to destroy the pads on my new brakes. A little time with spent sanding with some fine grit and everything in th world was right again.

The other thing with tight beads is that the tend to pinch inner tubes during installation. I mounted mounted the first tire and thought I learned my lesson - I guess I didn't. I was watching the second one, but it still blew during installation. Hopefully I won't flat on the trail - it'll be hell without my Vice grips.

Good finished production, though: