Tires, 23's vs. 25's, brands?

[trekin']

For all of you who have struggled to change a tire, try this nifty little tool from Crank Brothers:

http://www.crankbrothers.com/speedlever.php

I recently took an emergency repair course (from a woman! Thank you Sondra Spencer!), and was introduced to the speed lever. I can now change a tire (or put on new tires!) in 18 minutes, compared to 90 minutes before. I don't go anywhere without it!

And just to add to the conversation, I just replaced the cheapie original tires to my Trek with Continental Ultra Gatorskin 23's...so far so good with the first 100 miles!

[TsPoet]

For all of you who have struggled to change a tire, try this nifty little tool from Crank Brothers:

http://www.crankbrothers.com/speedlever.php

I can now change a tire (or put on new tires!) in 18 minutes, compared to 90 minutes before. I don't go anywhere without it!

Got one of those, saved my life with my tight trike tires. Took me about 3 tire changes to break it, though - so don't stop carrying a backup tire lever!

[trekin']

I carry 2 regular levers, plus the speed lever...I use the regular levers to get things started, then use the speed lever to get the tire off and to put it back into place...so much easier!