Originally Posted by donnamb
Would those of you who are familiar with it say that the above tire jack might be able to minimize actual physical handling of the tire? I have a serious allergy to natural rubber latex, and I am still trying to figure out my flat repair strategy, which currently consists of paying someone else to do it. A $150 ER visit is more expensive than what anyone around here charges to repair a flat, but I like to be self-sufficient whenever possible.
You are aware that most bike tires and tubes are butyl rubber, not latex? I'm not sure if that makes a difference with regards to your allergy. There are latex tubes, which will be clearly labeled as such (they are a special lightweight product which costs more). And I'm not sure latex is used in tires much, except maybe some very light weight racing tires. Some lightweight gloves would probably be the way to go (or get someone else to do it).