I apologize in advance that this review is going to be a snoozer. I don’t have a single gnat-sized complaint about CushCore’s new Bead Dropper tire lever. The big green tire shank fully institutionalizes the process of installing and removing tires with CushCore inserts and it won’t take more than a couple of sessions for the average installer to justify the 20 USD price tag. Hell, I know some blue barking bastards that will save that in payments to the family swear jar on the first wheel.
It’s not just for inserts either. As part of this process, one of my 2-ply 2.8″ DH tires decided to form an impenetrable bond with my Gorilla tape rim liner. The Bead Dropper is easily stiff enough to handle the separation, using the same technique as forcing the tire under the insert, and the most ergonomic tool I’ve tried for the normally tedious job.
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