Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (46 Reviews Total)
|
| Next 15 |
User Reviews
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Jhilton
a Cross Country Rider
from PittsburghDate Reviewed: April 9, 2010
Strengths: NothingWeaknesses: This flimsy thing won't even budge with a mountain bike tireBottom Line: This thing won't even move once I get it under the bead of a tire to change it. It make work on road tires, but for the aramid beads on my mountain tires, this thing is junk. Save yourself the hassle and buy a set of park levers.
Favorite Trail: United States
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Park Tire Levers
Bike Setup: Vassago Jabberwocky Blinglespeed
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
mddelaney
a Weekend Warrior
from Lincoln, NEDate Reviewed: August 4, 2008
Strengths: Lightweight, Easy to store, Easy to Use, Super FastWeaknesses: Feels a little flimsy, and if you push on the middle of the lever while it's telescoped, there is a greater chance of it bending or breaking. Don't force the lever either, because there is a chance it could snap.Bottom Line: I do a lot of triathlons, and this lever is so quick and lightweight. In an ironman, I had my tire changed and was back riding in less that 5 minutes. I've had the lever for about 5 years now, and I had to buy another one, only because my brother used it and won't give it back. It can be broken, so put pressure on the lever near the tire instead of the middle. I recommend this to anyone.
Favorite Trail: Road
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: Cycleworks
Similar Products Used: Pedro's lever
Bike Setup: Road bike
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Hertfordshire, UKDate Reviewed: October 15, 2007
Strengths: Real easy to use - does what is says it doesWeaknesses: At $10-$12 in UK shops, I would expect this to last more than 3 times. Bent on the second, snapped on the third.Bottom Line: Well designed but very poorly executed. If it was proven stronger I'd buy another as it really works. As it is, far too flimsy and useless bit of kit. $4 for each tire change sucks. Sort it out.
Maybe make a titanium one where the three individual parts detatch from one another to make 3 levers for use in intial difficulty of getting tire of rim.
Don't buy one yet - you'll regret it.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Ancient metal levers that have been around about 30 years. Mum's spoons when i was younger (but don't tell her)!
Bike Setup: '07 Trance 3, Juicy 7's & TALAS X forks
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from San Luis Obispo, CADate Reviewed: March 30, 2007
Bottom Line: So far, I have removed and installed a 26" Primo Comet tire several times, and the Speed Lever has performed as promised! As noted by other reviewers, the Speed Lever looks flimsy, but it has held up so far, and it works much faster than traditional tire levers, with less risk of pinching your tube. Makes removing and installing tires a pleasure!!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Similar Products Used: Metal and plastic tire levers
Bike Setup: Rans Screamer tandem recumbent
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Michael
a Racer
from San Jose, CA, USADate Reviewed: September 26, 2006
Strengths: No risk of pinching the tube while struggling with tight road bike tires.Weaknesses: Maybe it will snap, but I'm buying two to put in my seat bag.Bottom Line: I love this thing. Road bike tires are so (^#*! tight and I have pinched many tubes trying to get the tire back on with a regular lever. Then I would get even more impatient/frustrated and I got into a stretch where I pinched my way through all the patches and tubes I had with me on two consecutive rides. Had to call a taxi to get home.
With this tool, I slipped the tire on in just a few seconds with NO risk of pinching the tube. I love this thing! I love this thing!
Favorite Trail: trail? I ride road
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Those #%@#$% yellow plastic tire levers. Pedros I think they were. Maybe they are good for somebody with skill and patience, but I ruined so many tubes with those.
Bike Setup: Cannondale R1000 Road Bike with Ultegra stuff on it. Nuff said.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
CK
a Cross Country Rider
from Grass Valley, CADate Reviewed: July 8, 2006
Strengths: One piece tire leverWeaknesses: Still need another tire lever to change a tire/tube. Broke after the third time I used it.Bottom Line: This lever is just a money maker that doesn't have practical use...a gimmick. It may work on road tires, but Mountain bike tires need strength to change the robust tires. Mine warped on the second use and broke on the third. I'm going back to the standard levers and just replace them once in awhile.
Favorite Trail: S. Yuba Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: various plastic tire evers
Bike Setup: 26 inch, Rhino Lite Rims, WTB Weirwolf tires
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
anthony wilson
a Weekend Warrior
from 324 w whiting ave Date Reviewed: September 19, 2005
Strengths: Works great once . . .Weaknesses: . . . then it breaksBottom Line: The first time I used it on a tire I was thrilled at how easily it mounted the tire. To unmount, you still need to work with a standard lever. When I went to mount my next tire, however, the head snapped off. It is as flimsy as it looks. If you're mounting a regular tire, then this tool isn't necessary. When you are mounting a tight tire, which is when you would need the Speed Lever, it chokes.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: Regular levers
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Brad Kattelmann
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CODate Reviewed: September 21, 2004
Strengths: It works fabuously.Weaknesses: You have to make sure the tube doesn't get caught between the bead and the tool.Bottom Line: I broke two tire levers and wasted 1.5 hours trying to put a tire on my road wheel. With this tool, it took me 3 minutes to install the same tire/rim combination. I just wish I'd had this before.
Favorite Trail: Apex Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Tire levers
Bike Setup: Fixed gear road bike
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Hal
from NashvilleDate Reviewed: May 25, 2004
Strengths: Easy to use, small and lightweightWeaknesses: Seems flimsy, but it hasn't broken (yet).Bottom Line: The best tool in my kit! Works as well as a shop tool, but collapses down to something close to the size of a set of standard levers. I am infuriatingly clumsy with most lever sets, and I've always dreaded tire changes. This tool makes removing and mounting tires so easy, I almost look forward to it!
The plastic does seem kind of cheap, but the Speedlever is cheap, small, and light enough to justify carrying more than one.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Standard plastic tire lever sets
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 20, 2004
Strengths: Light weight; adjusts to different wheel size; compactWeaknesses: Appears weak and flimsyBottom Line: I've used it 5 or 6 times; 4 for others' and 2 for mine. It takes tire off or on quicker than two shakes of a lamb's tail. Whether around town or around the world, this is a "must carry" item!
Favorite Trail: TransCanada Trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: Neighbourhood bike shop
Similar Products Used: Regular 3-pack tire levers
Bike Setup: Touring single; hybred tandem
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Cameron
a Cross Country Rider
from USADate Reviewed: April 3, 2004
Strengths: Does its job and does it fast.Weaknesses: None really.Bottom Line: Looks flimsy but it's really not. Good simple design. Easy to use. Nothing better. Kinda expensive for $6.00 though.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At: Nashbar
Similar Products Used: Generic tire levers, screwdrivers
Bike Setup: I don't like to brag.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
DEEK
a Downhiller
from Winnipeg, MB, CanadaDate Reviewed: January 6, 2004
Strengths: NoneWeaknesses: Broke the first time i used it.
Bottom Line: I got this for a gift for x-mas. I tried to take my kenda kinetic off of my rim, and the head of it snapped right off! I am going to take it in for warrenty. Do NOT buy this. It is a waste of time.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: MEC
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Brodie Bruzza. Trials setup
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Mike Uchacz
a Cross Country Rider
from OaklandDate Reviewed: October 10, 2003
Strengths: Does what the package says. I fear my Rhino Lytes no more. Riders with tight tire/rim combos will be pleased with this product.Weaknesses: I do have to use a second (traditional) lever to get started for removal, but the speed lever does expedite the whole removal/install process.Bottom Line: This product does what it is suppose to do. I found it at my LBS, and decided to give it a try since the Rhino Lytes were killing me. I am now happy.
Favorite Trail: Depends on my mood.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: Wheels of Justice
Similar Products Used: Various tire levers by topeak, park tool & others
Bike Setup: Rhino Lytes and Hutchinson Scorpions
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Alex G
a Cross Country Rider
from Wilmington, DEDate Reviewed: August 11, 2003
Strengths: Absolutely the best tool for tire removal/installationWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: After struggling and braking half a dozen of regular plastic tire levers I decided to give this one a try. I was amazad how well it works, especially considering that I have Rhyno Lite rims on my MTB -- they are a real b#tch to get anything on or off. I can't believe people are complaining about these.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At: somewhere online
Similar Products Used: Plastic tire levers
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
James Taylor
a Cross Country Rider
from EnglandDate Reviewed: May 4, 2003
Strengths: Works great, very light and was the envy of my mates, every one I know who rides now has one.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: For the money this must be the best buy ever made....so easy to use.
Favorite Trail: Wales
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: www.primera-bournemouth.co.uk
Similar Products Used: Tacx simple tyre levers [no competition]
Bike Setup: Cross country Specialized Epic...also great, and purchased from the same place
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (46 Reviews Total)
|
| Next 15 |
Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |