Journeyman
"And this one is just right" ~ Goldilocks
The following is an early review of the Mojo Lever. The general topic of tire changes has been covered before and many of the same responses come up. If you can get it done for $25 somewhere, great for you, but understand that doesn't help those of us who pay $55 + when we bring the wheel in to a shop, and then they can't even balance the rear. That, plus, the inevitable rim marring that is covered by the sign these places display giving them immunity from damage.
If you ride a lot and for some mysterious reason (?) don't get 10k miles to a tire (not even half) as some do, then that $55 starts adding up quickly. I put on about three sets on per year.
So, I've never given up on finding a way to do my own tires and may have found a solution. If even just for the front it will save me time, money, and potential rim damage for half my changes. Worth it.
After looking at various options I finally settled on the Mojo Lever. Here is video of my first go with this tool. Temps were only in the mid 70s, so both tires were cold. The stand is from Harbor Freight.
Coming off was a breeze. Getting the new one on took a little doing, but there is some technique that I need to master, as once I stopped and used my head it actually went on pretty smoothly.
Will it work on the rear? Maybe, maybe not. I'll let you know. Won't be long before that one is up for a change too.
Anyway, I hope this might be useful to some of you who want a means to do this work yourself. My old friend used to say "with grease and patience you can screw a cat," not that I approve of such things. Just saying.... it's a saying.
If you ride a lot and for some mysterious reason (?) don't get 10k miles to a tire (not even half) as some do, then that $55 starts adding up quickly. I put on about three sets on per year.
So, I've never given up on finding a way to do my own tires and may have found a solution. If even just for the front it will save me time, money, and potential rim damage for half my changes. Worth it.
After looking at various options I finally settled on the Mojo Lever. Here is video of my first go with this tool. Temps were only in the mid 70s, so both tires were cold. The stand is from Harbor Freight.
Coming off was a breeze. Getting the new one on took a little doing, but there is some technique that I need to master, as once I stopped and used my head it actually went on pretty smoothly.
Will it work on the rear? Maybe, maybe not. I'll let you know. Won't be long before that one is up for a change too.
Anyway, I hope this might be useful to some of you who want a means to do this work yourself. My old friend used to say "with grease and patience you can screw a cat," not that I approve of such things. Just saying.... it's a saying.
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