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mrleft2000
06-30-12, 12:26 AM
We've all had those times where we go to fix a flat on the road only to discover that someone had borrowed our tire levers from our bag without telling or we were using the levers at home and forgot to put them away. Only to be left struggling to rip the tire off with our bare hands. Never fear, turns out the pump manufacturers have our backs 259070

Yeah, it's been there all that time.

fuzz2050
06-30-12, 12:45 AM
I've used my quick release blades to good effect when I've been in a pinch.
TwoFourOne
06-30-12, 12:59 AM
Pieces of mulch work surprisingly well, too :)

Papa Tom
06-30-12, 10:05 AM
I wouldn't count on the tire lever provided on many frame pumps. They are not all sturdy enough to get under the rim and do the job. I say, make sure you always have a "real" one on your bike!
Ira B
06-30-12, 11:27 AM
Ditto on the Q.R. levers.
Reynolds
06-30-12, 01:43 PM
The flat screwdriver blade on a Swiss Army Knife worked OK for me many times.
ben4345
06-30-12, 02:08 PM
pfft, you guys and your secret tools. I just use one of these...

http://evisionphotos.smugmug.com/FriendsFamily/Kittens/i-7B6wfqV/0/L/KittensAAA0421-L.jpg
syciprider
07-01-12, 12:21 AM
We've all had those times where we go to fix a flat on the road only to discover that someone had borrowed our tire levers from our bag without telling or we were using the levers at home and forgot to put them away. Only to be left struggling to rip the tire off with our bare hands.

I can't say I ever forgot my tire levers. I have a set for each bike and a set for the garage. I mean, they're just over a buck each...
Igo
07-01-12, 07:38 AM
Each of my bikes has a flat repair setup and a multi-tool and I don't use hand pumps. I've never been without 2 tire levers on the road or on the trail.
kjmillig
07-01-12, 07:47 AM
My pump lever isn't shaped like that. I've never been without levels. I like the idea of QR levers in a pinch.
chefisaac
07-01-12, 09:13 AM
I find that the tire levers that come with flat kits really suck. The best are the Pedro brand.
ThermionicScott
07-01-12, 10:58 AM
I just use tire/rim combos that I can work with my hands...
Papa Tom
07-01-12, 03:59 PM
Poor MrLeft2000. He was just trying to help!
Mr. Fly
07-01-12, 05:04 PM
I just use tire/rim combos that I can work with my hands...

+1.

Using a thin rim tape or Veloplugs definitely helps, even if I'd like to think I have super manly hands.
salvagetherapy
07-02-12, 03:19 PM
pfft, you guys and your secret tools. I just use one of these...

http://evisionphotos.smugmug.com/FriendsFamily/Kittens/i-7B6wfqV/0/L/KittensAAA0421-L.jpg

OMG too funny!! I bet those kitty nails are tough on inner tubes!
ben4345
07-02-12, 03:40 PM
OMG too funny!! I bet those kitty nails are tough on inner tubes!

Kittens are serious business, okay?

http://evisionphotos.smugmug.com/FriendsFamily/Kittens/i-qXVHb5J/0/L/KittensAAA0365-L.jpg