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Dromen
10-12-2012, 08:34 AM
Does anyone have a problem with these(metal) damaging rims?
LegendRider
10-12-2012, 08:43 AM
I don't have any experience with them, but they seem like a bad idea. Pedro's levers are the best IMO.

http://www.pedros.com/levers_yellow.htm
Dromen
10-12-2012, 08:50 AM
yeah, i used pedros previously but thought the kings looked pretty trick. Until i used them on a difficult to remove tire with an campy alloy rim.....dang it.

Love the cages! Levers not so much.
dekindy
10-12-2012, 10:21 AM
I read somewhere how great they were and ordered some without thinking. First time I used them they but little dents in my rims. Wish I had thought that one through as it was a waste of money.
thwart
10-12-2012, 10:53 AM
Worthless, in my experience.

But very light... :cool:
bigreen505
10-12-2012, 12:00 PM
I don't know what they are called, but I like the long yellow nylon ones. You only need one. I've never had a problem with any tire, getting them on or off. I did come close to bending the lever in half a couple times, but after ten years it is still going strong. Costs about $2.
hairytorus
10-12-2012, 03:47 PM
Stick with plastic. Or if you can, no levers at all. Depending on the rim cross-section and the flexibility of the tire, it is possible to get some tires off using just your hands.
thwart
10-12-2012, 04:32 PM
You only need one.

Or if you can, no levers at all. Depending on the rim cross-section and the flexibility of the tire, it is possible to get some tires off using just your hands.

Maybe it's just intuition, but my guess is that neither of you two own any Campy rims... :cool:
CaliFly
10-12-2012, 06:30 PM
Maybe it's just intuition, but my guess is that neither of you two own any Campy rims... :cool:

I own a pair of Eurus...and I have the bloody thumbs to prove it.
that guy
10-12-2012, 06:57 PM
My favorite setup is one of the metal Minoura metal ones to hold the bead and a plastic Park one to slide around.
GuyGadois
10-12-2012, 07:35 PM
I used Lezyne and they marked up my rings. Pedros is the best I've ever used.
CunegoFan
10-12-2012, 08:12 PM
I have always liked these:

http://www.westernbikeworks.com/productimages/images450/ksstl1-1.jpg
OperaLover
10-12-2012, 08:21 PM
It's the best! Even with Conti 4000s on Campy rims.