Thanks @Wannabeskibum. After watching the videos, I figured how to use the tire levers as @Tom K mentions. Then I learned how to move the beads off the valve so air could inflate the tire. Right now the one tire is inflated and I'm gathering strength to attempt the second. After that, sealant will probably be tomorrow. It's been a long day.
Thanks again.
I had a hell of a time getting my Conti 5000s onto the rims as well. I've been mounting regular road and tubeless (MTB and gravel) tires for years and nothing comes close to the effort it took to mount these. Setting the bead was pretty easy though. Then I realized that these tires are directional and one was mounted the wrong way. I almost cried....
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