Super secret backup tire lever
06-30-12, 12:26 AM
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Super secret backup tire lever
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 
Yeah, it's been there all that time.
Yeah, it's been there all that time.
06-30-12, 10:05 AM
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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!
06-30-12, 01:43 PM
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The flat screwdriver blade on a Swiss Army Knife worked OK for me many times.
07-01-12, 12:21 AM
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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.
07-01-12, 07:38 AM
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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.
07-01-12, 10:58 AM
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07-02-12, 03:19 PM
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