+1000 for the Kool Stop Tire Bead Jack!
Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
I use the Kool Stop tool in the shop and carry the more portable VAR bead jack on my rides. The VAR doesn't have as much leverage as the Kool Stop, but it hasn't failed me yet.
You can cut the Kool Stop handle shorter to make it a bit more portable without really affecting its effectiveness much.