Tru-Tension | Tire Monkey | Tire Lever | Only One Tool Needed to Change Any Tire | Bicycle Tools & Accessories

This thing is AMAZING! It gets the job done changing wire-bead gravel tires on carbon fiber rims. Does it do it for you; no. You still need to know what you're doing and continuously keep the deflated tire beads in the center of the rim in order for this tool to do its magic. I'm gonna buy a 2nd one!

Long rides have a way of humbling you. Flats happen when you’re far from home, tired, and running low on patience. That’s where the Tru-Tension Tyre Monkey quietly earns its keep. This tool is compact, solid, and thoughtfully designed. It provides real leverage without feeling bulky, and it makes removing stubborn tires noticeably easier—especially when your hands are cold or fatigued. I’ve used it on road and mixed-surface tires, and it’s handled both without drama or damage to the rim. What I appreciate most is the confidence it gives you on long rides. It’s small enough to live in a saddle bag full-time, yet strong enough to handle a worst-case roadside repair. No flex, no frustration, just a straightforward solution when you need it. Bottom line: A smart, well-built tire lever for riders who prepare for the long haul. It’s the kind of tool you don’t think about until it saves your ride—and then you’re glad it’s there. Highly recommended.

Great tool works great just remember to use dish sope For lubricant on tire

I very rarely leave bad reviews, but this lever really let me down. The lip that's there to remove the tire is just way too short to easily get under the tire. The only way to get the lever under the tire is to push the tire back until it's basically flat. Then the handle is so short, you can't really get much power behind it to take the tire off. So my tire got maybe 20% off then the lever got stuck and wouldn't move. I've been working on my own bikes for a decade, and this is the worst lever I've ever used. I'm really confused by the positive reviews EDIT: the issue was an old, STIFF tire. The lever put on a new tire easily. Still wish the lip to take off tires was longer, but still not a bad design.

Solid. Getting a bike tire on and off bead can be a pain. This however is so convenient and perfect it’s worth the purchase. Simple and easy to use, but it’s a game changer. Worth the asking price and saves the headache on putting a bike tire on and off. Also handy to keep in your bag for quick flat tire repairs.

I bought both a Tyre Glider and a Tire Monkey to try them both out. I have used them so far only on changing tires on a mountain bike - 26 x 1.95 tires. I found both difficult to use to remove the tire - the tires are tall and it was difficult to get either under the bead to take it off. It might work better on a lower profile road tire (I hope since that is what I ride!). It was much easier with the tire irons I have owned and used for 50+ years. Installing the tire with the Tyre Glider was eye opening easy. I found the Tire Monkey worthless for installing. The Tyre Glider is designed so its long portion lies along the rim when you are installing the tire, keeping everything aligned properly and making it easy for you to lean into the tool to muscle a tire onto the rim. The Tire Monkey depends upon your wrist strength to keep everything aligned and if you are needing to push hard, it is beyond at least my strength and ability to do that. Perhaps with practice I would be able to manage, but why bother when the Tyre Glider works without practice. I have arthritis in my hands which makes changing a tire difficult. I can see the Tyre Glider being an effective way for me to continue to be able to fix a flat while out on a ride. Hopefully it works effectively with reinstalling my road tires which is a massive problem for me with just traditional tire irons.

Greatest purchase I have made in a long time

This product is the bomb! It easily removes and replaces tires of all sizes. I wish I’d bought one long ago.