For now, with availability of inexpensive TPU tubes [for ROAD tire sizes] that are very light, and have low rolling resistance, I’m getting the equivalent of running sealant and tubeless. I carry two spare TPU tubes (plus one Pedro’s tire lever and silca tattico pump) in case I get a puncture. Nothing against tubeless and I see the merits but I ride with road tire pressures running at 65 psi or less and under $45 for four generic TPU tubes, I haven’t felt the need to switch to tubeless yet (or carry co2 for that matter)
Josh didn't mention the original levers are for REMOVAL of a tire only. Scratched up an aluminum rim trying to mount a tire back on the rim in the rain. (Didn't read the description):( Don't see the point of a lever that has that limitation. Have a lot of Silca products I'm happy with but these are a fail for me.
These do seem like nice levers, but I'm reluctant to move away from the bright yellow ones I currently have. It just seems like an inevitability that these, being nearly all black, will get lost in grass when fixing a flat. I know there's an aesthetic aspect to the black tire levers, but it is a usability problem for exactly the time you don't want such a problem.
I will never buy black tire levers. I've left all mine on the forest floor or lost garage floor nooks and crannies. As I age, my eyes aren't getting any better. Bright pink or yellow Pedros are still my go to.
I had mentioned this earlier, but let me say it again. I love the build quality of Silca levers but I scratched my rim, the first time I used them. So I went back to plastic/nylon ones.
Conti's are the hardest tire to remove/install on a rim. That's why I run Pirelli P Zero's now they practically fall off the rim.. The only lever I need are my thumbs. :)
Good information. If you would have “actually demonstrated” it would have been SUPER GREAT. On tubeless tires w/ tubes, a “how to “ of using CO2 on camera. Thx 9:34
The one with the CO2 regulator seems cool... but if I don't have to empty the cylinder right away, I'm going to end up with a weird L-shape device in my jersey pocket. I don't think I like that.
I have had the Premio levers in my seat pack for several years. I hope that I never need to take them out, but when I do, they do the job perfectly. While these may be more expensive, they are less expensive than going through several sets of inferior tire levers.
Great that it's carbon rim friendly, but the thing that really irks me with tire levers is they sometimes put holes in my tubeless rim tape, no matter how gentle I am. I think it's partly due to the fact you sometimes have to push them pretty hard to get under the bead, as you explained. Any thoughts on if these tire levers would help with that? It's a problem I would love to solve.
Do you make sure both sides/beads of your tyres are off the bead/rim, in the centre of the wheel, before you try to take them off the wheel? This should give you 4-5mm space to get the tyre lever under the tyre without touching the rim tape.
Sounds like a great product. I have found these days, you can’t really get what was once just a Clincher only rim, which basically had to take a tube. Now with the increased popularity of tubeless, wheel rims are now set-up for two-way fit (Tubeless or Tubes). The consequence of that is for riders who still prefer to ride with tubes is fitting tyres on and off is way tighter on a two-way than a clincher only rim. Consequently, many of the tyre levers on the market don’t take account of this change. Where once I could roll a tyre on using just my hands on a clincher only tyre, I can no longer do this with the two-way. Rather, you need levers to remove and remount. It’s pleasing to see Silca have thought of this. Thanks. Mind you I do hope there may be a wheel manufacturer that may go back to producing clincher only rims for the many roadies opting to stay with tubes
I never think “No engineering at all went into this product” with ANY Silca product. I am always impressed with the amount of thoughtful engineering that goes into any Silca product, and I have bought a lot of Silca products. As always, excellent product and excellent video explaining the product. From a crusty old cyclist who loves Silca 🙌🙌🙌
Almost every tire changing video seems to suggest that you're supposed to be able to put a tire on without levers. Why? This is super stupid. Even stupider though is not suggesting using a bit of dish soap around the bead. This makes the job, regardless of the lever, much, much easier.
I got those levers with CO2 inflator for free with an order on some kind of promotion. Best I've ever owned, although that's not really a competition. My previous go to's were either full metal ones from a classic Simson patch kit or fully plastic ones in a cheap bike tools set. Even though I only own aluminium rims and haven't dipped into tubeless yet, I still can appreciate the inmense difference in quality. It is a simple tool, but the details is where the quality comes in. They're effortless and carefree. Probably would never have bought them, but as an (almost) freebie it very nice to have. Have then in my on-bike kit, but reach for them even when working at home.
I wish for a tattico or a gravelero mini pump but with a pressure gauge. I don't care is not that accutate but for topping my preasure on holidays would be amazing.
If it’s not accurate, measure with a gauge and learn to go by how that feels if you’re just topping off? Silca tattico on my bike. I run 32-35mm tires at 50-65 psi (roughly 😊)
saw there was an extended piece with a groove on the other end of the tire lever, was this something to give additional support when trying to remove the tire or was there some other use for it?
I change a lot of Flats here. I work in a bike shop and would consider myself someone that changes more flats than the average person. Something I'm always wishing for...is longer levers! If they were just an inch or two longer, the added leverage would be so good! I would love that!
You could end up with so much leverage you may damage a carbon rim , levers are the length they are to force people to go over the proper steps of making sure as much of both beads as possible are in the central well and you've at least tried by hand first.
Expensive, probably. But Silca products are very high quality. The Impero mini pump is a joy and a delight to handle. The Matone seatpack is the best under saddle stash bag I've used so far (been riding bikes for over 50 years). Cheers
I don't know what it is yet, but I know a few things for certain:
1) I don't need it
2) Josh will nerd out way too hard on it
3) I definitely want it
My left hand has a hard time trying to use wide tire levers.
TRUE!
The ultimate tool for fixing flats is a dynaplug. I haven't needed tyre levers on a ride since going tubless.
For now, with availability of inexpensive TPU tubes [for ROAD tire sizes] that are very light, and have low rolling resistance, I’m getting the equivalent of running sealant and tubeless. I carry two spare TPU tubes (plus one Pedro’s tire lever and silca tattico pump) in case I get a puncture. Nothing against tubeless and I see the merits but I ride with road tire pressures running at 65 psi or less and under $45 for four generic TPU tubes, I haven’t felt the need to switch to tubeless yet (or carry co2 for that matter)
@@e.con5712 I've tried tpu tubes. Too many punctures. I've had much better luck with tubeless.
Josh didn't mention the original levers are for REMOVAL of a tire only. Scratched up an aluminum rim trying to mount a tire back on the rim in the rain. (Didn't read the description):( Don't see the point of a lever that has that limitation. Have a lot of Silca products I'm happy with but these are a fail for me.
Is that true!? So do they suggest you get your tyre back on with hands alone? I have never managed that!
These do seem like nice levers, but I'm reluctant to move away from the bright yellow ones I currently have. It just seems like an inevitability that these, being nearly all black, will get lost in grass when fixing a flat. I know there's an aesthetic aspect to the black tire levers, but it is a usability problem for exactly the time you don't want such a problem.
If you bro than you have to do it without levers
Really appreciating this videos explaining your products and the how and why they were designed. Off to purchase your tire levers now!
I will never buy black tire levers. I've left all mine on the forest floor or lost garage floor nooks and crannies. As I age, my eyes aren't getting any better. Bright pink or yellow Pedros are still my go to.
Maybe have a clean garage? Just maybe right
@@stfu6397 Ok Mr Holier than Thou
Nail polish
I had mentioned this earlier, but let me say it again. I love the build quality of Silca levers but I scratched my rim, the first time I used them. So I went back to plastic/nylon ones.
Nope, I want it titanium reinforced, come on Silca i want to bling my carry tools out!
You could've deflated the tyre behind you and actually pry it "for actual demonstration" duh!
Conti's are the hardest tire to remove/install on a rim. That's why I run Pirelli P Zero's now they practically fall off the rim.. The only lever I need are my thumbs. :)
Good information. If you would have “actually demonstrated” it would have been SUPER GREAT. On tubeless tires w/ tubes, a “how to “ of using CO2 on camera. Thx 9:34
Josh and Silca please, your aspect ratio is off. Black bars on all sides on all of my devices
The one with the CO2 regulator seems cool... but if I don't have to empty the cylinder right away, I'm going to end up with a weird L-shape device in my jersey pocket. I don't think I like that.
I have had the Premio levers in my seat pack for several years. I hope that I never need to take them out, but when I do, they do the job perfectly. While these may be more expensive, they are less expensive than going through several sets of inferior tire levers.
Great that it's carbon rim friendly, but the thing that really irks me with tire levers is they sometimes put holes in my tubeless rim tape, no matter how gentle I am. I think it's partly due to the fact you sometimes have to push them pretty hard to get under the bead, as you explained. Any thoughts on if these tire levers would help with that? It's a problem I would love to solve.
Do it barehand
@@dmitryhetman1509 sure dude
Do you make sure both sides/beads of your tyres are off the bead/rim, in the centre of the wheel, before you try to take them off the wheel?
This should give you 4-5mm space to get the tyre lever under the tyre without touching the rim tape.
yep, some rim tire combos are just tight sometimes as I'm sure you know.
Sounds like a great product. I have found these days, you can’t really get what was once just a Clincher only rim, which basically had to take a tube. Now with the increased popularity of tubeless, wheel rims are now set-up for two-way fit (Tubeless or Tubes). The consequence of that is for riders who still prefer to ride with tubes is fitting tyres on and off is way tighter on a two-way than a clincher only rim. Consequently, many of the tyre levers on the market don’t take account of this change. Where once I could roll a tyre on using just my hands on a clincher only tyre, I can no longer do this with the two-way. Rather, you need levers to remove and remount. It’s pleasing to see Silca have thought of this. Thanks.
Mind you I do hope there may be a wheel manufacturer that may go back to producing clincher only rims for the many roadies opting to stay with tubes
I never think “No engineering at all went into this product” with ANY Silca product. I am always impressed with the amount of thoughtful engineering that goes into any Silca product, and I have bought a lot of Silca products. As always, excellent product and excellent video explaining the product. From a crusty old cyclist who loves Silca 🙌🙌🙌
Almost every tire changing video seems to suggest that you're supposed to be able to put a tire on without levers. Why? This is super stupid. Even stupider though is not suggesting using a bit of dish soap around the bead. This makes the job, regardless of the lever, much, much easier.
I got those levers with CO2 inflator for free with an order on some kind of promotion. Best I've ever owned, although that's not really a competition. My previous go to's were either full metal ones from a classic Simson patch kit or fully plastic ones in a cheap bike tools set. Even though I only own aluminium rims and haven't dipped into tubeless yet, I still can appreciate the inmense difference in quality. It is a simple tool, but the details is where the quality comes in. They're effortless and carefree. Probably would never have bought them, but as an (almost) freebie it very nice to have. Have then in my on-bike kit, but reach for them even when working at home.
Every Josh video is a joy.
Dear editor: Please cut it out with the punch-in cuts. Maybe set up a second angle.
Looks more aero...
I’m a fan! Will order some to try out shortly. Thanks.
I just use my thumbs. I'm yet to meet a tubeless tyre I can't remove by hand.
thoughts?.... too expensive
I've had the tire levers for years and take them for granted. Makes tubeless contii gp5000s on carbon rims actually possible to maintenance.
Make them in bright colors. Too much black stuff on shop drawers.
Huh. I had no idea. I got mine a couple of years ago and they've been great. Tucks nicely into the small Mattone saddle bag.
5$ ones from decathlon are true kings
I didn’t know I needed one, but now I do. Nice stuff!
I wish for a tattico or a gravelero mini pump but with a pressure gauge. I don't care is not that accutate but for topping my preasure on holidays would be amazing.
If it’s not accurate, measure with a gauge and learn to go by how that feels if you’re just topping off? Silca tattico on my bike. I run 32-35mm tires at 50-65 psi (roughly 😊)
saw there was an extended piece with a groove on the other end of the tire lever, was this something to give additional support when trying to remove the tire or was there some other use for it?
The "wing" is meant to allow you to hook the tire lever onto the spoke, if you need to use more than one tire levers to unmount the tire.
I change a lot of Flats here. I work in a bike shop and would consider myself someone that changes more flats than the average person. Something I'm always wishing for...is longer levers! If they were just an inch or two longer, the added leverage would be so good! I would love that!
You cannot work in a bikeshop or you'd know the possible problems/issues that could arise if levers were too long.
Possible damage without warning as you'd have more power than you realise without the feel.
You could end up with so much leverage you may damage a carbon rim , levers are the length they are to force people to go over the proper steps of making sure as much of both beads as possible are in the central well and you've at least tried by hand first.
@@Cycle.every.day. Not everyone working in a bike shop is good at what they do.
More over priced garbage
Expensive, probably. But Silca products are very high quality. The Impero mini pump is a joy and a delight to handle. The Matone seatpack is the best under saddle stash bag I've used so far (been riding bikes for over 50 years).
Cheers