Are you familiar with these little beauties?
Ya know... the ones that produce bloody knuckles, a few choice words, and eventually a trip to the lbs *sigh of defeat*.
My last new tire switch finally got put on by the lbs owner with a set of metal tire levers after we broke some plastic ones. Which is still not great risking tube damage, marks the rim up, etc.
OK, so I'm out shopping for metal levers of my own today (trying not to give up altogether on diy) and diff lbs owner shows me this weird screw driver thing he uses, vs metal tire levers (&he has none on hand to sell me). Kinda resembled a cross between putty knief and a smashed kitchen spoon head lol, ikr?!... idk where this thing even exists?
BUT... the guy says to me also... "Oh, those high end road folding bead tires are the WORST for getting on new (btw, more bmx focused shop happened to be on my errand route today)! Wire beads are much easier"... uh... OK, so how can something that is wire be easier to put on than something that folds??
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03-15-2011, 04:59 PM #1
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the tires from hell...
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03-15-2011, 05:09 PM #2
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I met them before. Funny, it was when I was showing my newbie friend how easy it is to change a tire. Yeah, that was embarrassing.
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03-15-2011, 05:26 PM #3
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lol... yea, dontcha just LOVE that!
Originally Posted by redrhodie
I met them before. Funny, it was when I was showing my newbie friend how easy it is to change a tire. Yeah, that was embarrassing.
Well, I didn't feel quite so bad as I was still bleeding in the back of the lbs with the owner and him breaking his own levers trying to assist me... and *still* struggling to get the thing on right with the metal levers, and strong man hands.
Gheez...
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03-15-2011, 05:13 PM #4
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I have one of those! I love it. I've also got regular tire levers, but I find the screwdriverthingummy has more leverage. Originally Posted by Miranda
OK, so I'm out shopping for metal levers of my own today (trying not to give up altogether on diy) and diff lbs owner shows me this weird screw driver thing he uses, vs metal tire levers (&he has none on hand to sell me). Kinda resembled a cross between putty knief and a smashed kitchen spoon head lol, ikr?!... idk where this thing even exists?
I've had to take my bike with the Campy rims to the shop to have them finish the tire for me. It was embarrassing..."If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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03-15-2011, 05:29 PM #5
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Ooooo... I'm jealous & curious... where did you buy this little gem? I did briefly look just in the hardware section of Walmart and saw nothing like it. Plus, tried to do some googling, and was unsuccessful. Originally Posted by KnottedYet
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03-15-2011, 07:18 PM #6
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Got mine at the LBS. I think it was made by Crank Brothers?
The big handle is easy to put pressure on, and the long lever arm lets you shift (nearly) immovable objects.
Mine is hot pink... ooh la la!"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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03-16-2011, 02:49 AM #7
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Hmmm.... looking on CB website, Originally Posted by KnottedYet
http://crankbrothers.com/tools.php
just multis & speedlevers (got that already), maybe it's older production?
Idk if shop guy will give it up where his came from or not. They don't seem to care for DIY peeps lol.
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03-16-2011, 02:56 AM #8
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Could these be the ones used? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-New...Q5fAccessories
Also found http://cgi.ebay.com/Pedros-Downhill-...36960319242317
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03-15-2011, 07:23 PM #9
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tell me 'bout it... Originally Posted by KnottedYet
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03-17-2011, 12:52 PM #10
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What kind of rim tape do you have? Some rim tape like Velox makes can make it extremely difficult to mount some type of tires. I had these DT Swiss rims and it was impossible to mount any kind of tire and would take me 20 to 30 mins of struggling, sweating, etc to mount a tire. I finally switched to using a thinner rim tape by Zipp and then I could mount tires way easier. If you are using Velox, try looking for some high pressure rim tape. Now a days I use Veloplugs if the rim holes are the right size. Also makes mounting tires so much easier.
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I have stuck all my tires in the dryer for 10 minutes. Hasn't affected tire iife that I can tell, and they slip on. Now, a flat 30 miles from home is another story... This looks like a handy gadget.
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03-18-2011, 03:13 AM #12
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Thanks for those additional thoughts! I ordered one tool, and am def gonna try the heat also. Hmm, idk bout rim tape, but will check out what's on my wheels.
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