Park Tool TL-6.2 Steel Core Tire Levers for Bicycle Tires

Without a doubt, this is an excellent product, which I use wherever I ride; however, I regret purchasing it. I've only replaced two tires so far, and I'm not planning on buying any more for a few years. The money spent was not well spent. This product was only used to take the tires off. I didn't need them when I put them back on. When I removed the tire, I didn't even need this product; a less expensive set would have sufficed. For each tire removal, I held one of these levers in my hand for a total of five seconds. If you don't change tires on a monthly basis, don't waste your money on this great project. Nonetheless, I rated it five out of five stars. I'm giving myself a one-star rating for choosing this product because it's way too much for what I'll be doing with it.

Garrett Burke

| Jul 15, 2021

For a very long time, I've been a huge fan of Park tools - At the very least, 30 years, and most likely closer to 40 years. I worked as a mechanic at a local bike shop for a few years during college. I've found that, despite their high price, their tools are usually well worth the extra money; however, these levers astounded me. I'm not sure if I'm missing something obvious here, but these are terrible! They not only scratched my black anodized rims, but they ripped the inner tube as well! Unusable in every way. However, this should be taken with a grain of salt - The majority of the other reviews are positive, so it's possible that this is simply operator error (on my part). But, even if that's the case, keep in mind that I'm a seasoned mechanic - They're not for the faint of heart, but they didn't work for me. . . So be cautious.

Dayton Dalton

| Jan 25, 2021

Then I realized that as I grew older, my hands grew larger, making it much more difficult to remove the tire, necessitating the use of a crowbar on occasion. (I made the worst decision of my life. ) ) I was able to complete it, but it took me approximately five minutes. After that, you'll need to get the Park Tool 6. With two tire levers, I was able to cut my time in half, and now it only takes me about two minutes to remove a tire. These are the best on the market; you won't find a better product. They're made of solid steel with plastic molding for long-term protection that won't break. I adore Park Tool's bike tool products; they are among the best in the industry, and while the tools are pricey, they save money in the long run. With 85% of their tools made in America and 25% outside of America, there really are quality tools that really do last. Plus, once you invest in these tools or invest in one of 2, AK- 3, PK- 3 BMK- MK-264 or 264/264/264/264/264/264/264 278 or in each tool separately, it's money that will pay off in the long run. Buying generic bike tools will only end up costing you more money in the long run. I strongly advise you to purchase this product; you will not be disappointed.

Lyric Bennet

| Jan 11, 2021

I'm not a fan of metal levers because I've seen them scratch rims and pinch tires. I've broken, bent, and worn down enough plastic levers to be unconcerned about them. If you're a gram counter, these levers are a little heavier than all plastic levers. br>If you're a gram counter, these levers reach a happy compromise. But I don't mind because I know they'll hold up if I need to use them while riding. br>They're made of metal, and the exposed metal tip on the tire end of the tool is shaped to make it easy to insert tubes and avoid pinching them. To avoid scraping the rims, the plastic is strategically placed. While the plastic wears a little when sliding around a rim to remove a tire, it appears to last a long time. br>I've recommended these and hope they're still available if I need replacements in the future.

Magnus Jacobson

| Apr 12, 2021

In fact, I don't think the longer ones would work on tighter fitting tires like those found on Mountain bikes. br>I wish three of them had come with the package, but they were ideal for a particularly stubborn Mountain bike tire I had to install on the rim. My rims are painted, so the fact that they have a plastic covering over them keeps them from scratching. br>There is a small amount of metal exposed at the end, so be careful when inserting them to avoid scratching or chipping the rims on the edge. For the job, this is the ideal tool. I shattered all of my plastic ones: (There will be no more. ) Take it from someone who has owned motorcycles for over 40 years: these will last a lifetime! These are, without a doubt, the best.

Maximo Bullock

| Dec 07, 2021

I had resigned myself to bringing extra levers on my rides, expecting to break half of them the first time I used them. I was using the big, yellow, thick plastic ones from the brand you should vote for. With a wink or a nudge, br>br>In a fit of desperation, I also tried using smallish motorcycle spoon levers and plastic-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel-coated steel- Heatshrink was used to protect them. Bad idea. It's far too thick and strong. br>br>These Park levers are made of metal that is just thick enough to not permanently bend (at least so far) but thin enough to fit without gouging. They're also plastic coated with a thick material that's just thick enough to stay on during use without being ruined. br>br>By using tubeless tires, you can save time and money. With today's tires and rims being much tighter than they were in the past, you'll need a serious lever that won't tear and gouge its way to a seated bead. I'm sold. I've just placed an order for a second pair and will continue to do so until all of my bikes have a pair of these in their toolkit.

Danna Mercado

| Oct 30, 2021

I have a tire that is a obstinate jerk. It was as if it preferred to be a 650b rather than a 29er. I figured I'd need a metal-reinforced lever for the job, so I went with Park Tools. br>br>These seemed to want to peal the plastic coating off my rim while scratching my rim and scraping rubber off my tire at the bead at the same time. Although I'm sure I could have made them work, it was preferable to use the Gorilla Force all-plastic levers I purchased at the same time, which barely bent and didn't scratch, which was ideal.

Camilla Ballard

| Jul 03, 2021