I found this tool as I was looking for a good Tool because I improve Tire exchange.
I looked at your review and purchased it by trial to the honma I tried using it and I was able to shorten the exchange time as smoothly as the review. It is likely to be useful from now on.
I have been using this product for almost 10 years now.
It is mainly used in vehicles with 2 Bead stopper and Heavy tubeSpec.
I think you can replace the Tire without this, but it's much more convenient to have.
The Bead stopper is a standard Spec. with one next to the Valve and one diagonal to it.
I was also interested in Motion pro's Bead Buddy, but the price was lower here, so I bought it.
My usage.
When you fit the Tire, one side goes in without this. It is used when you fit the other side of the bead.
Basically, the wide place where there is nothing in the middle of two bead stopper is the last place to fit.
? First install the Bead keeper from the Bead stopper next to the Valve, about 3 Nipples past, as shown in the image.
At this time, check carefully if you are not biting the Tube with the tip of the Bead keeper, as shown in the second image.
It's not common with Heavy tube, but with squishy tube, it may bite in rare cases, so you need to be careful to put a little air in beforehand.
Fit the Bead stopper next to the first Valve.
? Fit the second bead stopper in order.
In the case of my Tire Exchange Kill, depending on the Tire and Wheel, the Bead that was fitted before and after this may rise again, so sometimes I think I want another Bead keeper.
I only have one for now, so I'll hold it with my hands and feet.
? When it becomes near the bead keeper to be inserted last, there is no space to insert the tire lever. Before it becomes so, insert one tire lever next to the bead keeper.
? It is completion by fitting it at the end with Tire Lever put in at ?
The Bead keeper has a smooth surface treatment and does not scratch the Rim too much.
It's not that the quality is so high that it would make Tool Mania proud, but I think it's good enough for the price.
As for the point to be concerned about? In some cases, the bead keeper may shift due to the unstable fixation at the beginning of the fitting process.
I thought about making the spatula a little longer, or having a locking mechanism like Carabiner on the part that hooks to the Spoke, but the former would probably increase the risk of tube bite, and if the bead keeper goes too deep into the wheel The latter is a good idea. In the latter case, the tool might be broken if you apply a small mick to the place where a lot of force is applied, and the selling price might be high by CostUp...
etc., imagine that this form of the current situation may be better.
Maybe someone who is good at it can replace it without it, but for me it is a must.
I can't remember for sure, but I've used it about 50 times over a period of almost 10 years with no breakage or Rust at all, so I think it's a tool that will last a lifetime. RECOMMENDATION for purchase.View Detail
After one use, the gold plate part was bent lightly at an angle (not parallel to the spatula)
It came off in the final push, and I ended up taking it off and fitting it in at the end
I've been holding off on buying this product for a long time, because I was hoping it would be a good buy
I was a little disappointed
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【What made you decide the purchase?】 I wonder if it is necessary to do Tire exchange to Smooth
【How was it actually used?】 Because BEET does not return, it is easy
[Is there anything I was disappointed about?] It seems bulky to carry with Touring etc.
【Hope for Manufacturer - Please tell me if there are any improvement points;
【Have you compared items?】 None
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It is convenient to have. It is a place I would like to put in the on-board tool in preparation for the Puncture in the emergency forest road, but I will put it in Garage as it is expected to be bulky.View Detail
I have participated in Enduro for about 10 races a year, but I tried to buy it because of frequent Tire exchange. Extremely easy to use and work on Smooth finished. One in a tool box.View Detail
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