Bicycle tire lever test: The indomitable ones - this is how manufacturer Rose describes the Pro tire levers from their own portfolio. The set containing two tire levers actually makes a very solid impression. Based on an aluminum core with a plastic border, even stubborn tires shouldn't pose a problem. Our bicycle tire lever test should clarify whether this is really the case.
General information about the manufacturer
For more than 110 years, the name Rose has stood for cycling and the passion for bicycles. A small bicycle shop in Bocholt, which was founded in 1907 by Heinrich Rose, marked the beginning. The company, which is still firmly in family hands today, started out as a mail order business in the 1980s and launched its own brand ROSE Bikes in 2011. In addition to the ROSE Biketown in Bocholt, ROSE Bikes is now represented in a total of 15 cities with stores and workshops.
Rose tire levers pro set: first impression
With a length of 116 millimeters, the Rose tire levers Pro are among the shorter representatives in our list of the best. To protect the rim, the aluminum core is surrounded by a plastic frame. The slight curvature of the lever increases ergonomics. The one-sided spoke hook allows it to be fixed to the spoke. However, the end of the lever is quite angular and slightly affects the otherwise good grip. The included sleeve holds the tire levers together during transport.
The bicycle tire levers in the test
The Rose tire levers Pro are really stable! Even with stubborn tires, the levers do not give way, the only disadvantage is the somewhat short length when high lever forces are required. Sliding the shovel under the tire bead is easy and the spoke hook fits perfectly. However, the plastic edging has a crucial weak point: The forces acting when levering it off are transferred very selectively to the rim on the back, which can lead to unsightly quirks in sensitive specimens (see picture below).
Rose tire levers Pro Set in detail
- Sales unit: 2 pieces.
- Weight / piece: 18 grams
- Length: 116 millimeters
- Material: aluminum core with plastic edging
- Spoke Hook: Yes
- Snap together function: no
