Park Tool TL-1 Tire Levers

Park Tire levers

Good levers are hard to find. I have broken quite a few. I have tried several kinds. Even metal insert ones have failed me.

Pros: These seem to be built for the long haul. They "attach" together for easy packing.

Cons: Park Price, but park quality

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 16, 2013
Reviewed by: Charlie s., Oregon

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These tire levers are absolutely critical if you ever go on long rides.

Used them for years. Never broke one.

Always have 2 in my hydration pack. Useful for buddies that are not as prepared as you are.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 24, 2013
Reviewed by: John, British Columbia

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These tire levers work well and take up little space in a saddle bag, camelbak or jersey pocket. A must for tire/rim combos that can't be done by hand.

Pros: cheap, light

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 01, 2013
Reviewed by: Ranier D., Virginia

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Top quality tool. I had one set for 12 years, and now, I've added a 3-piece set to each of my camelbacks.

Pros: Park Quality
Don't mar the rims
Snap together for efficient storage

Cons: None.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 18, 2012
Reviewed by: CLAY A., Louisiana

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Field tool kit

These tire irons are superior to similar non Park products. The don't seems to snap. I finally lost one after 20 years of use so I got a new pair.

Pros: strong

Cons: non enough for DH tires. Portland Design Works lever or park heavy duty levers are a must for those

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 19, 2012
Reviewed by: Elijah D., Alaska

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Decent levers

You get three levers, which is cool because you only need one to remove a tire. These work reasonably well so I can't really complain. That being said, I do wish the prying end was a bit wider (like the Pedros design) rather than beveled. But they work as-is and I've never pinched a tube.

Pros: You get three levers (3), work well.

Cons: Prying end could be redesigned

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 21, 2012
Reviewed by: Robert B., Oregon

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Makes tire removal and installation easier

really helps in tire removal and installation without scratching my rims. Very easy to use

Pros: Doesn't scratch rims
easier tire removal and installtion
Cheap

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 30, 2012
Reviewed by: Rey, Arizona

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Park tire levers just work. Good price and I have been using these for years with no issues.

Pros: Tire levers that are reliable.

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 19, 2012
Reviewed by: Lee L., Portland

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Still plastic but really good. I used another plastic tire levers and those bring me back here again. Good quality plastic, hard to brake them even with butyl insert tires. After a long use, will be a bit soft with tighter tires.

Pros: Hard, Solid.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Francisco A R., Texas

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Best levers ever

I've tried many levers but always come back to these. Now I don't even waste my time. I have one on every bike's kit. I've been using them for years and never bent or snapped one. Just get them, you won't be sorry.

Pros: strong and good "diggers"

Cons: none at all

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: December 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Robert L., California

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decent levers, but still plastic...

These are good levers and well-designed, but they are still plastic and it is still possible to bend the tips on stubborn tires. Good for the road, but get a good pair for the shop/garage.

The hook is good for those people who only have two hands. Why all levers don't have this feature is beyond me.

Pros: Very well designed

Cons: will eventually bend the tips on stubborn tires

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 22, 2011
Reviewed by: Steven S., Oregon

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best levers around. work great on road tires or fat tires. haven't snapped one yet. buy a pack of 3 and you have one for the garage, one for the car, and one for the saddle bag. I've never needed more than one at a time.

Pros: strong, smooth, light

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 21, 2011
Reviewed by: Michael, Texas

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Bare bones tire levers that really work. You can't beat them for the price. Lightweight and easy to carry in your pack, and so cheap its not a big deal if you lose them. Just two levers do the trick, even on big DH tires. Keep the third in your tool box as a spare.

Pros: Cheap and easy

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 09, 2011
Reviewed by: Chad H., Oregon

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tire levers work well. havnt broken them yet.

Pros: solid
work
holding up to the spoke

Cons: weight

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 30, 2011
Reviewed by: chris, Colorado

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Cheap and effective.

They're easy to use. The plastic won't scratch your wheels. It's easy on your inner tube. They snap together for easy storage. They are light and small enough to carry along on your rides.

All that for a few bucks. Can't beat these.

Pros: Cheap, light, compact, effective, don't scratch wheels, snap together, thoughtful hook to hold onto spokes

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 27, 2011
Reviewed by: Dwayne C., Texas

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Nice for the Price

Work great on my mountain bike and BMX tires. But NOT so good for use on my tighter fitting road and cyclocross tires.

Pros: Price
Mountain Bike Tires
BMX Tires

Cons: Would not recommend for tight fitting road or cyclocross tires.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 28, 2011
Reviewed by: Greg, Snoqualmie, WA

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I hate the tire levers. I keep them around in case I can't find any others but they are the LAST ones I will grab. I really like the plain black ones I got at my LBS (Dremefal)

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: March 22, 2011
Reviewed by: Josh L., Oregon

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I found these difficult to use - both on road and MTB tires - the generic black bendy ones I bought 10 years ago at LBS are much better; and I change tires almost daily - it's an autism sorta thing.

Pros: none

Cons: too stiff.

Would Buy Again: No
Would Recommend: No

Reviewed on: March 13, 2011
Reviewed by: Chris C.

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It's a park tool. Need I say more?

I don't think I've ever used a park tool that didn't work 'right'.

Pros: light

Cons: maybe a little too light for really tight tires.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 11, 2011
Reviewed by: danfinger, SF CA

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Sturdy levers which are a great bargain. I love these levers and it's nice that they are compact as well

Cons: Not strong enough for the really really hard beads, but handle most just fine

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: March 08, 2011
Reviewed by: Dominique p., New York

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cheap. durable, stackable

Pros: they're cheap but they works so much better then the no-brand ones i got from my bike shop. the lip might be a little thick but it's fine once you get used to it.

Cons: none.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 16, 2011
Reviewed by: kanekikapu, California

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A must have for anyone that owns a bike. You're going to have a flat at some point, most likely out on the trail. You'll need to at least patch or replace the tube. I've used several different brands of these and honestly, these have been my favorite design. Simply a no brainer for $3 to have a few of them. Keep one or more in your pack and a few extra in the garage for changing tires.

Pros: cheap, reliable, good design

Cons: none that I've found to date

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 16, 2011
Reviewed by: htdoc11, nc

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Dependable

Levers are levers, right? Nope. These work as well or better than most I've tried, and are priced about the same. Might as well get one of the best! Tip: you can save space in your seat bag by putting only one or two levers in there. I almost never need three.

Pros: Inexpensive and work well. Last forever.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 21, 2010
Reviewed by: Paul M., California

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Great product. Not soft and weak like similar products out there (friends break their tire tools then borrow mine). Doesn't mark rims and comes with three so you can work with even the most difficult tire. Small, light, cheap! What else could you want.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 20, 2010
Reviewed by: Seth, NW Arkansas

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These levers provide good leverage and good grip on the rim. I have fewer problems with these levers slipping off the rim than with other levers I have tried. I have a couple sets of them floating around now (1 in a seat bag, another in a tool box). They seem to be durable (haven't broken any yet) and stow compactly.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 28, 2010
Reviewed by: Aaron, Oregon

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