Tyre levers..............any particularly good ones out there ??

[raleighnut]

I'd get one of these (well actually I did get one but you know what I mean)

http://www.googleadservices.com/pag...-Lever?kw=&fl=1000&ci=44622661262&network=pla

 

[Spoked Wheels]

All of this discussion about tyre levers would be unnecessary if people would just use TALC as a dry lubricant.

I carry so much stuff in my cycling bag that it weights about a kg..... I have some talcum powder too....

I fear my wife would not be able to find me if my bike broke down in the middle of the New Forest... so I carry the kitchen sink with me

I worry too much I think.

 

[Dave7]

I'm having too fit tyres all the time now for people that ask for wheels with new tyres alreasy fitted or bring me wheels to fix with tyres already on. So I invested on a tool that goes by the name kool stop tyre jack the tool does work but I'm not sure how long it will last. If it was made of metal then I'd be happier [/QUOTE]
That is a superb looking piece of kit.......sadly, not really made to take on a ride though.

 

[Saluki]

We like the Bontrager red ones. Never had a problem with them. We have a pair in each saddlebag.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Bontrager for me too. Before you try to take a tyre off make sure you have released the beads and pushed them into the well of the rim, and push the valve up into the tyre. Then you'll probably be able to remove the tyre without levers.

 

[Spoked Wheels]

There are some really good suggestions on this thread, I'm ready to go shopping.... one can't have too many tyre levers

 

[EltonFrog]

I use the end of tea spoons.

 

[Leaway2]

Pedros are pretty good.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/...gclid=CNrD0eSXvcgCFeoJwwodUpAPlw&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Dec66]

All of this discussion about tyre levers would be unnecessary if people would just use TALC as a dry lubricant.

I keep mine for putting on the dance floor (where permitted).

Talc, that is, not tyre levers.

 

[*Dusty*]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/3515...ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80

Love these, work for me every time.

 

[steve50]

Thanks for the tips and links, I have just ordered Park tool levers and puncture repair kit, i do have a Halfords bought kit but the levers snapped the first time I used them.

Received my park tools levers and kit today along with my free pack of haribo, now that is what I call express service.

 

[guitarpete247]

I remember, as a kid, my dad fixing my tyres and using mum's spoons and forks as levers. We always had bent spoons and wonky forks for dinner after.

 

[wonderloaf]

I carry so much stuff in my cycling bag that it weights about a kg..... I have some talcum powder too....

I fear my wife would not be able to find me if my bike broke down in the middle of the New Forest... so I carry the kitchen sink with me

I worry too much I think.

That's a relief, thought I was the only person who carried talcum powder with him, my wife kindly donated a miniature bottle of the stuff to me. I use it stop my saddle (or it could be my backside) squeaking.

Regarding tyre levers my vote goes for Pedros.

 

[guitarpete247]

I'm keen on getting some VAR levers but not in a rush as the plaggy ones I have are alright. I'll keep looking in bike shops (my excuse for keep going into shops when we're out and about)

 

[guitarpete247]

Carrying talc is another use of the old 35mm film tubs.