What’s your number one tire lever?
11-08-17, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2cam16
Those that use Park levers, which specific model/s do you use?
11-08-17, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by lost_in_endicot
Mine are like these: https://www.parktool.com/product/tire-lever-set-tl-1-2
11-09-17, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake
These, if you can find them:
Michelin Tyre Levers | Chain Reaction Cycles
I guaranty you that whatever lever you're using is not as good. Unless it's these. They slip right under, they're no muss/no fuss and they don't break because they don't rely on blunt force trauma.
Michelin Tyre Levers | Chain Reaction Cycles
I guaranty you that whatever lever you're using is not as good. Unless it's these. They slip right under, they're no muss/no fuss and they don't break because they don't rely on blunt force trauma.
Plus a VAR tire jack, for tight tires I use 2...
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11-10-17, 09:46 PM
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I vote for pedros. I used tot hink they were bombproof but I broke on last week 
It was 10 years old though.
It was 10 years old though.
11-12-17, 08:11 AM
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For alu and steel rims - dirt cheap and work even with toughest Marathon tyres without braking:
For more expensive rims - Schwalbe (plastic) levers.
For more expensive rims - Schwalbe (plastic) levers.
11-12-17, 10:24 PM
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A real cyclist doesn't use tire irons. A real cyclist can get a tire off and back on without them and without breaking a sweat.
11-13-17, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Slaninar
For alu and steel rims - dirt cheap and work even with toughest Marathon tyres without braking:
11-13-17, 09:07 PM
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My favorite is whatever is in my bag rather than lost on the roadside or forgotten at home at the previous repair
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I tried reasonaly hard to break a pedros last night mounting a conti GP 4seasons... no such luck. i will say that it was very strong but, for removing the tire, i think i prefer the park tool tire levers. but, i'll say that i much prefer the pedros for getting the tire back on. i'm going to start carrying one of each.
06-14-18, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by RubeRad
Crank Bros Speedier lever
was just reading the instructions that came with my new Michelin tire & was surprised to see this tip for tire removal: "unclip the beads around the rim and push them down into the rim well" makes sense, but I usually just do that (push beads into well) when installing. gotta try that next time I take a tire off!
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06-14-18, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mcours2006
The cheap plastic ones that snap on to each other for easy storage. No name.
I also have been using black plastic ones that snap together. Mine have "Trek" on them but wouldn't be surprised to see many others with the same design. Have also used blue plastic Park ones and snapped one in half. Also used to used quick stick but thought that the lever was a bit too thick for the tire bead at times.
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I see you can now get plastic tire levers with steel cores. That sounds smart.
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06-14-18, 10:10 AM
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I bought these ridiculously priced lyzene levers to get free shipping on an order a while ago. They're small, light and they won't break which is nice. Otherwise they work pretty much the same as the cheap plastic ones.
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Originally Posted by srestrepo
Tried and used without failure both a Park and a Pedros.
also, just realized that I've commented three times in this single thread... it's the little things.
06-14-18, 08:59 PM
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I've never used them to put a tire on The last bit I use my palm and rub it in, not so hard if you keep the loose beads in center of rim.
I only use one to get a tire off. A large fat yellow one, Pedro I think.
I only use one to get a tire off. A large fat yellow one, Pedro I think.
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I still use some metal ones my Dad had in his tool kit. I think they’re stainless. More reliable than plasticbut also more likely to mar
06-14-18, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ptempel
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I also have been using black plastic ones that snap together. Mine have "Trek" on them but wouldn't be surprised to see many others with the same design. Have also used blue plastic Park ones and snapped one in half. Also used to used quick stick but thought that the lever was a bit too thick for the tire bead at times.
I also have been using black plastic ones that snap together. Mine have "Trek" on them but wouldn't be surprised to see many others with the same design. Have also used blue plastic Park ones and snapped one in half. Also used to used quick stick but thought that the lever was a bit too thick for the tire bead at times.
06-15-18, 04:00 PM
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I find the ends break of plastic coated steel ones. For winter commuting, I carry steel ones which never break but it's too easy to damage the tube -- I don't care about scuffing the rims.
For vaguely normal conditions, I use Park or Pedros, both of which are decent but which sometimes break.
For vaguely normal conditions, I use Park or Pedros, both of which are decent but which sometimes break.
06-15-18, 06:14 PM
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Quick Stick, in the rare case that my fingers are not up to the job. I'm really shocked to see that Quick Stick is not very popular in this thread.
06-15-18, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by mcours2006
The cheap plastic ones that snap on to each other for easy storage. No name.
I've been using them for years and never had one break.
06-16-18, 09:21 AM
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I used this for the last flat fix, as I somehow removed my levers from my saddle bag: 
