What Tyre Levers are you using.

[Ogofmole]

I have not tried to remove my eMTB tyres as yet, but only have my old about 4in long plastic levers that I use to use on my old 26in mountain bike tyres. Will these levers be suitable for these heavier duty tyres or do I need to buy some better ones, if so what do you recommend. I mainly want them for when out on the trial carrying a spare tube.

 

[steve_sordy]

I use the same 3-set of tyre levers I got with a magazine more than 20 years ago.

Try your old ones first, only invest in new ones if you can't make them work.

 

[Ogofmole]

I use the same 3-set of tyre levers I got with a magazine more than 20 years ago.

Try your old ones first, only invest in new ones if you can't make them work.

I just did not know if these tubeless rims and tyres were any harder to remove than the old 26in MTB tyres. As I'm still running tubes in my eMTB.

 

[steve_sordy]

I just did not know if these tubeless rims and tyres were any harder to remove than the old 26in MTB tyres. As I'm still running tubes in my eMTB.

Just use the same techniques. The tyre bead/rim interface has no idea if there is a tube inside or not.
I would concede that the early UST tyres and rims were different. I mean the ones introduced by Mavic. I had Mavic tubeless rims with proper UST tyres and I got a blow out on a front tyre and the tyre stayed on. So that must mean that the bead/rim interface was grippier. Maybe it was, but I never had any difficulty removing a tyre.

Since then, I have used all sorts of rims and tyres to go tubeless and was only ever defeated once. I was trying to fit a super light 26" XC tyre onto a cheap wheel for my grandson. Even with sealant and an Airshot inflation device I just could not get it to stay up.

 

[Ogofmole]

Just use the same techniques. The tyre bead/rim interface has no idea if there is a tube inside or not.
I would concede that the early UST tyres and rims were different. I mean the ones introduced by Mavic. I had Mavic tubeless rims with proper UST tyres and I got a blow out on a front tyre and the tyre stayed on. So that must mean that the bead/rim interface was grippier. Maybe it was, but I never had any difficulty removing a tyre.

Since then, I have used all sorts of rims and tyres to go tubeless and was only ever defeated once. I was trying to fit a super light 26" XC tyre onto a cheap wheel for my grandson. Even with sealant and an Airshot inflation device I just could not get it to stay up.

Thank You for your info, sounds like my old levers should do. I will do a test at home soon just so that I know that I can do it if required on the trial.

 

[apac]

Pedro's here too. Really strong and don't damage the rim.

ive also got a Cranks Brothers 'speedier tyre Lever' which gets loads of hype, but I always seem to reach for the pedros.

 

[aeskivl]

I have two sets, one that I leave at home:

Bicycle Tire Levers - PRO BIKE TOOL US

PRO BIKE TOOL Bicycle Tire Levers 3 Pack - Strong & Long Lasting Tire Removal Tool for Road or Mountain Bike Tires

www.probiketool.com

And other that I recently bought and I carry with me (also works as chain pliers and quick link storage):

POWER LEVER X

<p>Modular master link pliers separate to form tire levers<br /><br />An ingenious master link tire lever tool! Two levers connect to form heavy-duty pliers for removing or installing all types of chain master links. An integrated chain hook keeps chain from separating while removing or...

www.topeak.com

 

[Alexbn921]

Crank Brothers Speedier is the best level ever. It's not even a contest.

 

[Mikerb]

how hard or not it is to fit/replace a tyre varies from brand to brand of tyre but also with the structure of tyres within a brand. The heavier and stiffer casings and sidewalls of double down/downhill rated tyres can be more difficult. That said fitting and removing tyres is mostly about technique. Tubeless/tubelesseasy/tubeless ready tyres all depend on the bead of the tyre forming a good seal with the outer portion of the inner diameter of the rim and can therefore be difficult to fit over the larger diameter of the edge of the rim. That is mainly made easier by ensuring the tyre bead is pushed into the deeper central well of the rim when fitting or removing once deflated......and lubrication the rim edge with soapy water ( obs not avaialble out on the trail but even puddle water helps!)

 

[apac]

I've had to change a number of small diameter motocross tyres in the past, and since then no bicycle tyre either intimidates or causes a challenge. They are always a piece of piss in comparison. With a moto tyre you need 3 large levers and a dollop of KY jelly!

 

[Banktramp]

Grandma’s spoons

 

[Geedog]

Hello, for the last 2 tyres I've fitted I've had to use my park tools metal tyre levers TL5C, I've had them for about 18 years and used them about 5 times. They won't break.

 

[H.E.]

I have the park tool plastic levers they are great, other plastic levers tend to break the park tool
dont even bend that much. Metal levers are probably the best but plastic are safer for the rim.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

spoons out of me mam's cutlery drawer, worked for me for 45 years!

 

[CrunchBytes]

Another vote for Pedros - I’ve snapped parktool levers before. But also the ‘freebies’ that you get from time to time on a U.K. MTB mag seem to work quite well. Look very similar to the Pedros as well…

 

[MrSimmo]

I just use my finger nails, works fine every time

 

[steve_sordy]

I've had to change a number of small diameter motocross tyres in the past, and since then no bicycle tyre either intimidates or causes a challenge. They are always a piece of piss in comparison. With a moto tyre you need 3 large levers and a dollop of KY jelly!

If I took some KY jelly out with me, my wife would get suspicious.

 

[apac]

If I took some KY jelly out with me, my wife would get suspicious.

That's a shame, it's great on stubborn rims

 

[Doomanic]

I used to use these;

Steel Core Tyre Lever Set

Buy your LifeLine Steel Core Tyre Lever Set - Tyre Levers from Wiggle. Our price £6.99. Free worldwide delivery available.

www.wiggle.co.uk

But today I fitted a DH carcass tyre with one of these;

Crank Brothers Speedier

And

the best level ever. It's not even a contest.

He's right.

 

[apac]

I used to use these;

Steel Core Tyre Lever Set

Buy your LifeLine Steel Core Tyre Lever Set - Tyre Levers from Wiggle. Our price £6.99. Free worldwide delivery available.

www.wiggle.co.uk

But today I fitted a DH carcass tyre with one of these;

And

He's right.

I must be using my cranks brother wrong, I just don't get it.

 

[Doomanic]

No idea how you're using it, I got it for free in a goodie bag from Ace Bikes Monmouth last weekend so decided to give it a go and it just worked. Really well. It might be the rim too; it's the first tyre I've fitted to an EX511 but my mate had a hell of a job fitting the same tyre to a Fortus 30 rim last weekend but he didn't use his CB lever.

 

[Gary]

Fitting DH tyres doesn't need levers

 

[Doomanic]

Whatever.

 

[Timochka69]

Crankbrothers Speedier Tire Lever when a stubborn tubeless tyre is met and I have 2 sets of different Park tools levers for normal work.

 

[Orangie]

Pedro’s