here's a tip with tough biting tires, use a drop of your chain lube on the tire levers lip and leverage won't be needed so much there after 👊 multiple on the spot tire changes became more efficient after learning this.
i was looking at this and wondering the same thing. He put it on the lip to put the tire on so he’s aware of the function. maybe there’s a reason he’s not doing the same for removal?
Tried a couple of these. With really tight tyres you just can't locate the lever under the bead, even when you can, no amount of force will get it moving. The crank brothers design is even worse, because it flexes at the tip. No substitute for metal levers, but watch your expensive rims 😮
Nice video, thanks. I am glad i bought the tyre glider instead of this tool now, reviews were better on Amazon and a lot more video reviews on RUclips too. After watch this, i feel happy with my decision. Not tried Crankbrothers, may give them a try too
@@BicycleRestorationMan you could put a few drops in a sandwich bag just in case of emergency. spray with your water bottle and run a finger across with soap or spray water in bag to premix it
@@BicycleRestorationMan zero issues with them as one of our vendors at the shop and great customer service...been running their Enduro wheels and using their peds forever and still kicking with some minimal servicing.
I have just bought/imported the new and improved version of the "TyreGlider", claimed to be made from a stronger material from the original. Have You tested those? Finn. Denmark
@@BicycleRestorationMan Well I honestly hardly know any other, as I found some films here with its use. And as an owner of an over the Top Brompton I may need one, as I think the tyres are hard to change on the small wheels? The Original Toolkit, which I also have, has two metal versions for the purpose and as an old rider I am used to those, but an easy - single solution could also be hidden in the frame, for eventual use, and the "Glider" may be too large for that? I can't say if it is able to pass the bolt (from the frame-locking mechanism) in the tube on the other side of the Toolset? Finn. Denmark
here's a tip with tough biting tires, use a drop of your chain lube on the tire levers lip and leverage won't be needed so much there after 👊 multiple on the spot tire changes became more efficient after learning this.
Thanks for the tip however, most chain lubes will degrade the rubber. It would be better to use Palmolive hand soap.
Ordinary soap may be a solution?
@@BicycleRestorationMan or silicon. Just no petroleum lube.
Great video! 🚲
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment Emily 👍👊
super useful review on an actual road wheel, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!. Thanks for the comment! 👍👊
Here is a tip, loosen the valve stem first, see video at 3:21. The tube has to come out for repair/replacement anyway.
Hi Chris not sure what you mean by “loosen the valve stem”. And how does that help using the device? Just curious, thanks for the comment.
For the MTB tyre it looks like you could place the groove on the lip of the rim.
i was looking at this and wondering the same thing. He put it on the lip to put the tire on so he’s aware of the function. maybe there’s a reason he’s not doing the same for removal?
I used it according to the instructions. Thanks for the input Jonathan. 👍👊
Nice video cheers
Thanks 👍👊
I use Tyre Monkey on my gravelbike with carbon wheels and I find it perfect!
Good to know! Thanks for the input. 👍👊
Tried a couple of these. With really tight tyres you just can't locate the lever under the bead, even when you can, no amount of force will get it moving. The crank brothers design is even worse, because it flexes at the tip. No substitute for metal levers, but watch your expensive rims 😮
Yes, be careful with the rims and that you don’t pinch the tube. 👍👊
Can it do well on carbon rims for road bikes? Thank you.
It should! 👍👊
Nice video, thanks. I am glad i bought the tyre glider instead of this tool now, reviews were better on Amazon and a lot more video reviews on RUclips too. After watch this, i feel happy with my decision. Not tried Crankbrothers, may give them a try too
Glad I could help, thanks Keith 👍👊
helpful
Thanks for the comment Eric
A little soapy water would make these work effortlessly.
You’re right but hard to bring with you on a ride. Thanks for the comment! 👍👊
@@BicycleRestorationMan you could put a few drops in a sandwich bag just in case of emergency.
spray with your water bottle and run a finger across with soap or spray water in bag to premix it
@@THIS---GUY That would work. 👍👊
Yes; that would work. 👍👊
tyre monkey seems perfect. if you used soapy water it would be even easier
It would probably help. Thanks for the input! 👍👊
Tire Monkey...good way to ruin $3500 Campy carbon rims. Useless on carbon rims with very tight clinchers.
Thanks for the input. What do you use? 👍👊
I wouldn't trust any product from Crank Bro's
Why, what problems have you had? I’ve always had good performance from their products.
They make a great multi tool 🤷🏻♂️
@@BicycleRestorationMan zero issues with them as one of our vendors at the shop and great customer service...been running their Enduro wheels and using their peds forever and still kicking with some minimal servicing.
@@_Justinriceism_ thanks for the comment
@@Klips005 thanks for the comment.
I have just bought/imported the new and improved version of the "TyreGlider", claimed to be made from a stronger material from the original. Have You tested those? Finn. Denmark
Not yet. Which one would you like to see it compared to?
@@BicycleRestorationMan Well I honestly hardly know any other, as I found some films here with its use. And as an owner of an over the Top Brompton I may need one, as I think the tyres are hard to change on the small wheels? The Original Toolkit, which I also have, has two metal versions for the purpose and as an old rider I am used to those, but an easy - single solution could also be hidden in the frame, for eventual use, and the "Glider" may be too large for that? I can't say if it is able to pass the bolt (from the frame-locking mechanism) in the tube on the other side of the Toolset? Finn. Denmark
My former 2019 Superlight now weighs below 9 kilo, and still with its mudguards. Finn
@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188👍👊