justin_o_guy2 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:NO way! YOu can do this, it's easy! All ya need is something strong to hang the bike from, pull the seat & run a rope thru the fram, hook a come along in it & hoist the thing off the ground. Loosen the adjusters for the belt tension,KNock the axle loose, remove the rear brake adjuster, start taking it apart, not zaklee a "piece O cake" the first time, but paying to have the wheel removed is a bit pricey.
How many miles on the tire? If it's very much used, slap a frsh one on.
justin_o_guy2 wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:09:Look at tread depth & consider the time needed to finish the tire off Safely. Then decide.
If you use a rope to hoist the thing, make sure the sling wont allow the bike to rotate & lay over. Use half hitches or whatever suits ya, but make sure the frame cant lean in the loop of rope, cuz it will if it can. The handlebars will seek the pavement while you wrestle the rear wheel out. I didnt let it smack, but I had to hustle once.
I love it. All this sounds easy? I think tire removal is easy. You think it's easy. I even know what half-hitches are, but let's face it, that doesn't sound easy
However, Justin is right. It's a matter of perspective. If you want to remove (or change) the tire, it can be easy. If you don't want to, it will be hard.