Definition: Typically sold in twos or threes, tire levers help to remove a bicycle tire. The rounded end of the lever slips between the bike rim and tire wall, and lets you pry the edge of the tire over the rim. The notched end of the tire lever gets hooked around a spoke.
What is a Tire Lever?
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