Bicycle tire lever test: The Unior tire lever 1657 comes as a practical set of two and is available in several color versions. Of course, the functionality of the 2-piece is more important than the colorful variety. lever set. The wide design and the pronounced recessed grip for the thumb promise optimal haptics at first glance.
General information about the manufacturer
Unior hand tools (hand tools) are a product range from Unior dd The globally active group is one of the world's largest companies in the field of metal processing. In addition to hand tools, the portfolio also includes machine tools. Unior is also one of the most important suppliers of forged parts for well-known European automobile manufacturers and their system suppliers.
Unior tire lever 1657: First impression
With a length of 113 millimeters, the Unior tire lever 1657 made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic is a rather short version. The width of the lever and the resulting broad tip are striking. The pronounced recessed grip for the thumb is no less noticeable. Additional grooves are intended to further optimize the grip of the thumb. Other features include the spoke hook and the snap-together function, thanks to which the two levers in the set can be connected practically and reliably with a rich click.
The Unior tire lever 1657 in the test
The Unior tire lever 1657 convinces with an extremely comfortable and non-slip grip. In combination with the stable design, quite high lever forces are possible despite the compact dimensions. The wide tip glides neatly under the tire wall and allows for efficient tire removal. We also really like the shape of the spoke hook. Once fixed, the tire lever sits reliably in place. However, stubborn tires set limits to the lever. This shows that there is no substitute for lever length.
Unior lever set 2 pcs. for tire removal: details
- Sales unit: 2 pieces.
- Weight / piece: 18 grams
- Length: 113 millimeters
- Material: glass fiber reinforced plastic
- Spoke Hook: Yes
- Snap together function: Yes
