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rbowman

wrote:

The "secret" is simply to lightly inflate the tube before installing
the second bead, then inflate to low pressure, bounce the wheel, and
inflate to seat the bead. Sure isn't rocket science!!!

Yup, works great 98% of the time. I put a Kenda 21" knobby on the front
wheel of one of the bikes. The rear went like planned, but that damn front
bead would not seat. I aired it up to 90 psi, aired it down, poured on soapy
water, beat on it, took it out for a ride, and it finally seated. I'm going
back to Dunlop 606's next time.

I learned to deal with tubes damn near 60 years ago changing tires on my
genuine 'English' bicycle with the three speed Sturmey-Archer planetary hub.
I also learned there are a lot of springs in one of those things, but that's
another story.