Which tyre levers?

[Blobby]

Looking for advice on best tyres levers for changing tyres on the GSA without damaging rims. Any suggestions?

 

[Shunt]

i like motion pros

http://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m...C-GqhTPBA0tRYD5fbVqpuPFEAtmL7Ik9mqbrGurvD_BwE

I also use one large one plus a couple of shorties too.

I use some rubber pipe cut in short lenghts about 6-10 inches, Then split it down its length to clip onto the rim for the lever to sit on.

edit
these little ones

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/partno/08-0051/

They fit nicely under the brake discs to hold the tyre up.

 

[Dellis]

Buzzetti without question. I've had mine for thirty years and have changed scores of tyre with them. There are a pair on ebay I use one of these long ones and a short straight one but using two of these will work a treat.

Dave

 

[Dellis]

A better link; have a look here you want a 240mm and a 350mm both on the top row

Dave

 

[Blobby]

Thank you. About time I bought the right tools for the job.

 

[dern]

These cheap neilsen levers are brilliant...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-12-TY...t=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4d0d20ff2d

Used four of them which made the job easy.

 

[dippy]

I use these, they do the job and light as hell so good for travelling

http://www.zenoverland.com/tools/motionpro_t6.html

Plus Gabe is a top bloke

 

[STUBBS]

have picked up a selection of buzzetti leavers over the years

 

[Smug]

Breaking the bead

Have you thought about breaking the bead?

 

[Blobby]

Have you thought about breaking the bead?

I broke bead using side stand but made very hard work of it compared to this chap who makes the whole process look so simple. Just had to give it a go though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0nrZadIQxA

 

[Shunt]

I like the wobbly center stand bead breaker.
Will it work for the front?

Up to now I've just used a G cramp when need. If my boots won't pop it.

 

[Fluffy Bridges]

20" genuine Dunlop tyre levers from the 50's stolen from my Father in Law's garage (after he passed away). No one else was getting those. Guaranteed to shift anything!

 

[Beemerman59]

Definitely get a couple of longer one's - at least 350mm, the Buzzetti's are good. You'll find it a lot easier having a bit of leverage. It will also take a bit of time to learn the technique - I can do mine quite quickly now but the first time I changed one it took me hours and I nearly gave up. Best tip is to make sure the tyre is sitting low down in the wheel well (use your knee) at the opposite side of where your working on the tyre.