![]() I've got a buddy who almost always damages tubes when he is installing them. I'm pretty confident at this point that I could just use a couple of big screwdrivers as tire levers. Success and speed in changing tires depends on proper technique. Otherwise from amazon to revzilla, its all 4.5-5 Stars plus for them, with over 100+ reviews Also, I would much rather bend the tool, than the rim trying to take the tire off if something has to give I have the aluminum ones, and they are way shorter than the image posted. The one review on amazon with the bent ones, just from the picture, those aren't genuine bead breakers, they are much longer and look like knock-offs, no even branding on them, or they were the steel versions. I already have the sw-motech center stand and with the bike on that It makes using the side stand to break the bead. It’s not like I’m ultralight backpacking cross country with them on my back. I think the Amazon listing I’m for the aluminum ones even has a photo of someone who had one break. I’ve had the aluminum levers bend and know others who have broken and injured themselves. I’ve been down that road and I’ll buy, use and carry the heavier steel versions if I decide to buy a set. I should add that the spanner head of the combo lever is inline with the main shaft so doesn't have a 15deg slant or anything which means in my case i cannot get one for the rear axel (Yamaha xt660z Tenere 09).I wouldn’t go with the aluminum ones. ![]() The T6 lever also doesn't dent "too much" when you try this technique (though i think i will wrap it in electrical tape or something). This is good as it means easier leverage. I can confirm that the spoon width fits through a 22mm, closed silverline combo spanner. I was worried about not being able to "extend" the lever with my 22mm rear axel spanner (using the closed head) due to the size of the spoon width. It is strong enough and does not noticeable flex when i torque my front axel to 60Nm. Rating: I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight the lever was. ![]() Add the 3/8th inch socket drive adapter in ’related products’ to allow your lever to drive 3/8 sockets (good for the front axle!)
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