Bicycle tire lever test: A core segment of the Velox brand are products for repairing tires and tubes. From patch kits to CO2 cartridges to breakdown spray, there is the right solution for every problem. It is therefore not surprising that the Velox Tire Levers can be found in the French range. The tire levers are offered in a wide variety of packaging sizes. We tested the smart set of 3.
General information about the manufacturer
The traditional brand Velox stands for high-quality products "Made in France". Founded over 100 years ago, the French company specializes in rims, repair kits and repair kits. The Velox handlebar tapes, which can be found on many racing bikes, are also very popular. The portfolio of the French is completed by a specially designed "Tour de France" product line.
Velox Tire Levers: First impression
With a weight of 9 grams and a length of 100 millimeters, the tire levers made of plastic can be placed almost anywhere. Thanks to the snap-together function, the tire levers can also be securely plugged together. The one-sided spoke hook should make it easier to remove the tyre. A special feature of the 3-piece tire lever set is the supplied needle. This can be used to deflate a car valve, but also to remove foreign objects from the tire such as glass or stones.
The bicycle tire levers in the test
As smart and easy to stow away as the Velox tire levers are, the tire levers are not up to the tough demands. The material is quite soft and gives way quickly under higher pressure. Peeling stubborn tires off the rim is just as little fun as mounting them. Due to the size, the tire levers are not optimal in the hand. Unfortunately, the small distance between the shovel and the spoke hook makes it almost impossible to reliably fix the lever on wide rims.
Velox Tire Levers in detail
- Sales unit: 3 pieces.
- Weight / piece: 9 grams
- Length: 100 millimeters
- Material: Plastic
- Spoke Hook: Yes
- Snap together function: Yes
