Bicycle tire lever test: Just looking at it gives you an idea that even the most stubborn tires will have to give in to this tire lever. The Topeak Supersteel Tire Lever is made of solid metal and has a lever length of 200 millimeters. But despite its imposing appearance, the metal tire lever is not stingy with fine detail solutions.
General information about the manufacturer
The global brand has been offering innovative equipment and tools for all areas of cycling for over 30 years. Topeak provider RTI Sports has a total of eight premium brands under its roof, including its own brands Ergon and Terry. The abbreviation RTI stands for Cycling, Triathlon, Innovation. Since 1998, the Koblenz-based company has specialized exclusively in branded sales of high-quality bicycle accessories.
Topeak Supersteel Tire Lever: First Impression
The CNC-manufactured tire lever made of hardened steel impresses with first-class workmanship. All edges and corners are cleanly deburred or rounded, which gives a comfortable grip even when you grab it hard. To protect the rim from scratches and damage, the designers at Topeak have given the lever a replaceable pad made of fiberglass composite. The smart spoke hook and the snap-together function implemented with a magnetic button are also very stylish. It all makes a very good impression!
The bicycle tire levers in the test
The Topeak just screams challenges. Tight-fitting tires that make most of our competitors struggling only get the hardened-steel tire lever to smile. The tool lies well in the hand and the long lever ensures the best possible power transfer. The shovel is fine enough to glide smoothly under the tire bead. The pad made of fiberglass composite ensures that the work is gentle on the material. Due to its size and weight, the extremely stable bicycle tire lever is more suitable for the workshop at home than for mobile use.
The Topeak Supersteel tire lever in detail
- Sales unit: 2 pieces.
- Weight / piece: 124 / 126 grams
- Length: 200 millimeters
- Material: full metal
- Spoke Hook: Yes
- Snap together function: Yes
