What I’m Reading:

On Reddit, cyclists agree that Specialized Tracer (and similar performance gravel) tires are notoriously tight and stubborn to change. Because they are designed to be run at lower pressures, they feature a stiff bead that can make mounting and removing them an incredible struggle . . . Changing a flat on a Specialized Tracer tire is notoriously difficult because Tracer tires (often used on gravel bikes) feature a tight, stiff bead designed to lock securely onto tubeless-ready rims. When replacing a flat, the secret is to push both sides of the tire bead into the central, deep channel of the rim (opposite the valve), which removes the tension so you can easily pry the bead over the rim. 

— Reddit·r/specialized