But no matter what tire levers you get, learn the geometry of tire installation. (Tire levers should only play a minor role.)
PracticalNeanderthal on
I like Pedros levers. The Park Tool ones are fine, I think i have a couple dozen knockoffs of that style that came in boxes of tubes over the years.
For really stubborn tires I use 2 Pedro’s or thePT levers that clip to the spokes and a t handle shaped freebie lever that came in a box of Cyclami TPU tubes. That lever alone is worth the price of the box of tubes
Ciryaquen on
Pedro’s Levers for portability and general use.
Crankbrothers Speedier Tire Lever combined with Koolstop Tire Bead Jack for initial install on stubbornly tight tubeless tires.
garciakevz on
Yes?
TheCABK on
Anything but Butter Knives
Drift-in on
These are the levers that my shop uses and they are *ok* I’ve broken one before on a particularly tight tire and would also recommend Pedro’s as other people have
blanczak on
The Park Tool 4.2’s are fine for most applications. I had to jump to the 6.3’s though because I had some tires that were stupid difficult to get the bead over the rim and I kept snapping them. The 6.3’s have a steel core [https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/steel-core-tire-levers-tl-6-3?category=Tube+%26+Tire](https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/steel-core-tire-levers-tl-6-3?category=Tube+%26+Tire)
Oldbikesarecool on
Lezyne Power Levers XL, better for wider gravel/mtb tyres but work well for road too – ive snapped pedros park tool but these withstand daily abuse
redditusername_17 on
Nearly all tire levels are just the lever, everyone has a favorite.
I prefer the schwalbe tire levers. They have a clip that clips onto hooked rims. It allows you to easily work a tire bead onto the rim and really helps with the stubborn tires.
fckingclownshoes on
Sounds like you’re new to changing tubes and tires.
1. It gets super easy. At this point some of us are like nascar fast.
2. Also gets less intimidating.
3. If out on the road you want to look for the cause of the puncture. For example a goat head, glass, remove it before placing the new tube.
4. If it’s a significant gash, I’ve used a folded dollar bill inside the tire where the gash is then put the tube in and inflate. It’ll get you home in many cases.
5. Any lever will do but I recommend plastic to not mess up your wheels. Recommend a high quality tube over trying to patch while out on the road.
You may know all this, and if so disregard. Might help someone else just getting started. My name checks out 🤡!
FunIncident5161 on
As someone who has never used Pedros tire levers, get Pedros tire levers they are the best and pretty cheap.
teodz1984 on
PT 4.2s are safe for your rims, while 6.2s offer greater leverage for tough tires but can potentially harm rims due to their steel cores. It’s best to use plastic flat-lipped tire levers to protect both your tires and rims.
Pedro’s:
I’ve heard good things about Pedro’s, but haven’t found them in stock when I looked, so never tried them.
It looks well designed, I see why people like it I might try them myself. Looks like it’s one of the evst for hooking to the spokes can stack them. Apperently they last long and are strong.
Those in the picture, Park Tool TL-4.2C looks neat, but haven’t tried or researched it. Price is OK, not crazy.
These I’ve tried:
Crank Brothers Speedier:
It works well lasts long time, but weird design. After years of use they eventually snapped. But all plastic levers will eventually snap. But don’t us metal levers, they will scratch the rim.
It has a firm thicker side and flexier, thinner side.
Cush Core:
Lever strong and comfy handle, works well. I got a faulty one at first, but second unit had been working well but been starting to wear it, but hasn’t snapped yet.
It has an ergonomic rubberised handle and a stop at the end, so hand is quite secure.
But it’s not designed to hook to the spokes.
This lever is likely the best to push bead into centre of the rim, to get enough slack. Good idea to get one of these to push the bead in and to slide the bead and get it over the rim, combine it with a lever that hooks to the bead when needed. I don’t need it for the tyres and rims I use, but it can make the job easier so might get a set of Pedro’s.
Weldtite Cyclo:
The thin kind that stack, they are horrible, they twist and hook pops off the spoke. Useless, even with making proper slack, then adding it to then use another lever get the tyre over the rim, the attached simply pops off, and might snap.
I use tyre glider.
Works pretty well.
As for the guys mentioning that do the job by hands, well it really depends on thetyre himself as there are some with more stubborn bead .
But well it all cames with practice and expertise
Felrathror86 on
The Decathlon one has been pretty good, I’ve got to say.
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Yes, tire lever help.
What’s your question?
yeah, they help
Remove before riding.
[Pedros](https://www.performancebike.com/pedros-tire-levers-yellow-pair-6400050/p324752) tire levers are the best
Just get Pedro’s.
But no matter what tire levers you get, learn the geometry of tire installation. (Tire levers should only play a minor role.)
I like Pedros levers. The Park Tool ones are fine, I think i have a couple dozen knockoffs of that style that came in boxes of tubes over the years.
For really stubborn tires I use 2 Pedro’s or thePT levers that clip to the spokes and a t handle shaped freebie lever that came in a box of Cyclami TPU tubes. That lever alone is worth the price of the box of tubes
Pedro’s Levers for portability and general use.
Crankbrothers Speedier Tire Lever combined with Koolstop Tire Bead Jack for initial install on stubbornly tight tubeless tires.
Yes?
Anything but Butter Knives
These are the levers that my shop uses and they are *ok* I’ve broken one before on a particularly tight tire and would also recommend Pedro’s as other people have
The Park Tool 4.2’s are fine for most applications. I had to jump to the 6.3’s though because I had some tires that were stupid difficult to get the bead over the rim and I kept snapping them. The 6.3’s have a steel core [https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/steel-core-tire-levers-tl-6-3?category=Tube+%26+Tire](https://www.parktool.com/en-us/product/steel-core-tire-levers-tl-6-3?category=Tube+%26+Tire)
Lezyne Power Levers XL, better for wider gravel/mtb tyres but work well for road too – ive snapped pedros park tool but these withstand daily abuse
Nearly all tire levels are just the lever, everyone has a favorite.
I prefer the schwalbe tire levers. They have a clip that clips onto hooked rims. It allows you to easily work a tire bead onto the rim and really helps with the stubborn tires.
Sounds like you’re new to changing tubes and tires.
1. It gets super easy. At this point some of us are like nascar fast.
2. Also gets less intimidating.
3. If out on the road you want to look for the cause of the puncture. For example a goat head, glass, remove it before placing the new tube.
4. If it’s a significant gash, I’ve used a folded dollar bill inside the tire where the gash is then put the tube in and inflate. It’ll get you home in many cases.
5. Any lever will do but I recommend plastic to not mess up your wheels. Recommend a high quality tube over trying to patch while out on the road.
You may know all this, and if so disregard. Might help someone else just getting started. My name checks out 🤡!
As someone who has never used Pedros tire levers, get Pedros tire levers they are the best and pretty cheap.
PT 4.2s are safe for your rims, while 6.2s offer greater leverage for tough tires but can potentially harm rims due to their steel cores. It’s best to use plastic flat-lipped tire levers to protect both your tires and rims.
https://youtu.be/xrB4N1qTnrs
Gmbn tutorial on how to fit difficult tires
I just use a screwdriver
Pedro’s:
I’ve heard good things about Pedro’s, but haven’t found them in stock when I looked, so never tried them.
It looks well designed, I see why people like it I might try them myself. Looks like it’s one of the evst for hooking to the spokes can stack them. Apperently they last long and are strong.
Those in the picture, Park Tool TL-4.2C looks neat, but haven’t tried or researched it. Price is OK, not crazy.
These I’ve tried:
Crank Brothers Speedier:
It works well lasts long time, but weird design. After years of use they eventually snapped. But all plastic levers will eventually snap. But don’t us metal levers, they will scratch the rim.
It has a firm thicker side and flexier, thinner side.
Cush Core:
Lever strong and comfy handle, works well. I got a faulty one at first, but second unit had been working well but been starting to wear it, but hasn’t snapped yet.
It has an ergonomic rubberised handle and a stop at the end, so hand is quite secure.
But it’s not designed to hook to the spokes.
This lever is likely the best to push bead into centre of the rim, to get enough slack. Good idea to get one of these to push the bead in and to slide the bead and get it over the rim, combine it with a lever that hooks to the bead when needed. I don’t need it for the tyres and rims I use, but it can make the job easier so might get a set of Pedro’s.
Weldtite Cyclo:
The thin kind that stack, they are horrible, they twist and hook pops off the spoke. Useless, even with making proper slack, then adding it to then use another lever get the tyre over the rim, the attached simply pops off, and might snap.
https://preview.redd.it/q1jgp20xsfeg1.png?width=691&format=png&auto=webp&s=00137cc465febbaf97a8b459d86a95728aa42c68
The one from ridenow are pretty good.
I use tyre glider.
Works pretty well.
As for the guys mentioning that do the job by hands, well it really depends on thetyre himself as there are some with more stubborn bead .
But well it all cames with practice and expertise
The Decathlon one has been pretty good, I’ve got to say.