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• Carbon safe
• Forged alloy construction
• Reinforced nylon rim shield
• Integrated spoke-hook wing
• 105x25x7mm
• 36g - two levers and neoprene sleeve
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Modern carbon rims and tires create a real challenge for traditional tire levers, and the new wave of tubeless setups have take the challenge to the next level. Tire fits are tighter than they’ve ever been, while carbon rims require non-metal levers to resist damage to the bead or brake surface during use.
Previous solutions to this problem have involved using a metal core inside of a plastic lever, however this solution has its own challenges as the core of the lever is where you can add the least stiffness and strength. This leaves metal core levers both less stiff and heavier than they need to be.
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In the meantime, here's some general advice from us.
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They seem sturdy and the size is convenient.
I like SILCA products, but these are a failure. Like another reviewer also mentioned, they are metal and will damage rims. The nylon coating is very thin, and the first time I used them, the metal tip left ugly scratches on my alloy rim’s anodizing despite taking utmost care to avoid tip to rim contact.
The nylon coating is on the bottom of the lever to protect rims while removing tires, but levers should not be used to install tires which is when damage can occur.
These levers work great, I carry a flat pack on each bike and replaced the levers in each pack with these.
The levers are typical SILCA — thoughtful design and practicality through and through.
Plenty of leverage for the challenge of mounting German tires into French wheels. Also the levers are narrow enough to pop into the bead without requiring any additional tool or individual. Worth more than their weight for so.