Tyre changing.

[mjr]

1. Begin by fitting the tyre on one side, then placing the wheel in the midriff with the unfitted side facing you and the valve at the 12 o'clock position

Have I misunderstood the instruction or does that leave a tyre track across your midriff?

 

[mjr]

You have not*. Marks are only left if the tyre is dirty (eg roadside change). It's how I do it.

* Or else we both have.

The only time I can think of fitting a clean tyre is putting a new one on and even then, the release compound or whatever it is isn't great for clothes. Does anyone wash a bike and its tyres before fixing a flat?

 

[mjr]

I've never found it an issue. It's just how I put tyres on. I have to admit it's not something I find myself having to do very often, as I use puncture resistant tyres and am a lucky person, so rarely have to change my tyres.

Come up ride over our flints

 

[Cronorider]

The only time I can think of fitting a clean tyre is putting a new one on and even then, the release compound or whatever it is isn't great for clothes. Does anyone wash a bike and its tyres before fixing a flat?

Maybe don't wear the white shirt...

 

[PaulSB]

Have I misunderstood the instruction or does that leave a tyre track across your midriff?

Not in my experience. Did one three weeks ago without problem but talc everywhere!! Prior to that did one, for a female friend, when it was 6C and peeing down but stayed clean