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11-05-10 | 08:43 AM

#26

Grand Bois

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From: Pinole, CA, USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhm

I have an impressive collection of metal and plastic tire levers, some dating back to the 50's, and have never once worried about leaving marks on my rims. My favorites are German "ELDI" levers from the 70's. To me they're kinda like guitar picks, you have to leave enough of them lying around that you can find one any time you look for one.

I'm that way with reading glasses. I buy cheap ones at Costco and leave them in every room in the house and in both cars.

11-05-10 | 08:54 AM

#27

Rabid Koala

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From: Kuna, ID

Bikes: 71 Chrome Paramount P13-9, 73 Opaque Blue Paramount P15, 74 Blue Mink Raleigh Pro, 91 Waterford Paramount, Holland Titanium x2

Quote:

Originally Posted by brockd15

I use a Quik Stik. Works great.

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11-05-10 | 09:36 AM

#28

gerv

In the right lane

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From: Des Moines

Bikes: 1974 Huffy 3 speed

Pedros comes in several colors, so you can match your frame. My LBS tells me pink is the least likely to break.

11-05-10 | 10:30 AM

#29

Homebrew01

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From: Ffld Cnty Connecticut

Bikes: Old Steelies I made, Old Cannondales

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowlux

anyone use these? https://cgi.ebay.com/3xAlloy-Curved-T...item2308d53c0e

I used to use them all the time ... wish I still had them

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