Hands are nowhere near as strong as they were in the wrenching years. But point taken. I've wrestled a few DH casing tires in the past few years, wasn't fun. Rim/tire combo always seems to be a case by case basis, and I have met some that have absolutely defeated me. That said, I've barehanded Cushcores and trail/GRID casing tires enough times to still want to fight most tires without levers, just on principle...
Dec. 5, 2024, 6:50 a.m. - Mike Ferrentino
Hands are nowhere near as strong as they were in the wrenching years. But point taken. I've wrestled a few DH casing tires in the past few years, wasn't fun. Rim/tire combo always seems to be a case by case basis, and I have met some that have absolutely defeated me. That said, I've barehanded Cushcores and trail/GRID casing tires enough times to still want to fight most tires without levers, just on principle...