tire mounting gadget
I think someone here was asking over on the road forum what the easiest way to get tires on was. I haven't tried this myself, but it looks like it could work and its only $6
http://www.thebiketool.com/en/ If anyone has tried it I'd be interested in hearing if it worked for you or not. |
Never seen it but there doesn't look like there'd be any reason it wouldn't work. Note that it's for putting tires on, not taking them off. If you can't get the tire off with your hand, you'd still have to carry another tool.
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Note: this is for tyres, not tires. Might not work in the States. :D
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
(Post 6234362)
Note: this is for tyres, not tires. Might not work in the States. :D
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Anyone order from this place before? Where are they at?
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There used to be (maybe still is, but I haven't seen one in years) a tool called the VAR lever that worked on this same principle. They were effective but tended to break when the tires were really tight. This one looks like it would work in ordinary conditions, but I wonder if those little prongs are too thick to let you lift the bead over the rim on an extra-snug tire.
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Yes Velo Dog,
I've had the VAR example for many years (20+) and have used it on several VERY TIGHT tire (type) applications, and it works well and has yet to break. On this new one . . . I know nothing. Rick / OCRR |
It is only $8 with shipping. Let us know how well it works.
Although it hardly will fit in your seat bag, this thing works great: http://www.parktool.com/products/det...=17&item=TL-10 Everytime I have to change out a tire, I ask myself why didn't I buy one of these things years ago |
TIRE BEAD JACK...........
Look at the bottom of the page for the ''Tire Bead Jack'. It weighs just a few ounces and once other riders see that I have it I become very popular. http://www.koolstop.com/Accessories/index.php |
I bought a Quick Stick recently. I haven't used it to take a tire off yet, but I was able to get one put on very easily.
In searching for an example online, I noticed that Alfred E Bike sells 10 in assorted colors for under $30. You only need one. http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=de...=30&SKU=TL4027 |
Pedro's Tire Levers work great for me. One side lifts the tire off, flip the tool over and the other side puts it back on.
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Originally Posted by Rick@OCRR
(Post 6234900)
Yes Velo Dog,
I've had the VAR example for many years (20+) and have used it on several VERY TIGHT tire (type) applications, and it works well and has yet to break. On this new one . . . I know nothing. Rick / OCRR |
Originally Posted by Little Darwin
(Post 6240279)
I bought a Quick Stick recently. I haven't used it to take a tire off yet, but I was able to get one put on very easily.
In searching for an example online, I noticed that Alfred E Bike sells 10 in assorted colors for under $30. You only need one. http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=de...=30&SKU=TL4027 |
Originally Posted by LastPlace
(Post 6240058)
TIRE BEAD JACK...........
Look at the bottom of the page for the ''Tire Bead Jack'. It weighs just a few ounces and once other riders see that I have it I become very popular. http://www.koolstop.com/Accessories/index.php |
Originally Posted by Digital Gee
(Post 6234362)
Note: this is for tyres, not tires. Might not work in the States. :D
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"rainbow" tyres, bike pajamas, assorted colors... now this is bike porn I prefer! I wonder if I can get a tire jack in purple?
countersTrike |
I guess I'm really confused, but I've never needed any assistance in mounting the tire once off the rim ???? ..... Am I missing something??? .... Come to think of it, I've never used a tool to get the tire off the rim either.
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Originally Posted by LastPlace
(Post 6240058)
TIRE BEAD JACK...........
Look at the bottom of the page for the ''Tire Bead Jack'. It weighs just a few ounces and once other riders see that I have it I become very popular. http://www.koolstop.com/Accessories/index.php |
Originally Posted by Little Darwin
(Post 6240279)
I bought a Quick Stick recently. I haven't used it to take a tire off yet, but I was able to get one put on very easily.
In searching for an example online, I noticed that Alfred E Bike sells 10 in assorted colors for under $30. You only need one. http://aebike.com/page.cfm?action=de...=30&SKU=TL4027 The ones at aebike.com look a little different. Mine doesn't have the grooves in the handle. Maybe it saves a few grams? :D |
Originally Posted by alicestrong
(Post 6241733)
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Originally Posted by The Smokester
(Post 6253734)
I got this one a few months ago after a spate of flat tires but haven't had to use it since.
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Originally Posted by Little Darwin
(Post 6253801)
THAT sounds like a good reason to buy it. I won't even question how it works, as long as it does! :D
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I love the Quikstik too but sometimes I am not strong enough to pull it all the way around...
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Originally Posted by barryflht
(Post 6243135)
I guess I'm really confused, but I've never needed any assistance in mounting the tire once off the rim ???? ..... Am I missing something??? .... Come to think of it, I've never used a tool to get the tire off the rim either.
The Crank Bros. Tool works pretty well, but even it has a time with those rims. |
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