Tyre security, fitting, and setting pressures

Join Ronan, Dave, Suvi, and Brad as they discuss all things related to modern tyres. You’ll hear why Ronan now prefers hard-to-fit tyres, tips to make the installation easier, and our favourite online (free) pressure calculators.Of course, there are a few bits of news to cover, including an interesting new freehub patent from Lauf. And as usual, Brad and Dave answer a few mechanical questions submitted by Escape members.As a reminder, we’re now covering tech news in our Daily News (published on site each day), and that means we’ve also made some changes to the podcast (for the better, we hope). Let us know in the comments how you like (or not) the format changes we’ve been making.Time stamps:1:15 - Corrections Corner related to pulling a chain from wax2:50 - On Ronan’s mind is that tyre fitment woes may not be a wholly bad thing18:00 - Making tyre installation easier21:30 - Ronan finally reveals the tight-fitting tyre24:30 - Pick One: Tyre pressure calculators39:45 - MRP creates a Cage Guard from SRAM Transmission derailleurs41:55 - Thule purchases Quadlock43:00 - Stinner’s introduces a well-priced USA-made stock geometry steel bike44:50 - Lauf’s teases patent for a springy freehub47:00 - Ask a Wrench: chain noises on SRAM Eagle AXS55:20 - Ask a Wrench: installing new brakes and hoses1:00:05 - Ask a Wrench: removing a stuck headset bearing