Tru-Tension Tyre Monkey — Compact Bicycle Tire Lever

Reader reviews

1. C CHUCK L. 5/5

   Simple and effective — buy a couple

   Clean, no-nonsense answer to a common problem. Solid performance and worth having a spare.

2. C Cameron King 5/5

   A tool that actually works

   I struggled getting my 700x40 tubeless off the rim at first — likely my technique — but putting it back on was absurdly simple. Reinstalling the tyre was the easiest I've ever done. I've recommended it to my cycling mates.

3. R R. Smith 5/5

   Did the trick

   Worked like a charm on my Hetre tyres!

4. R Rockford 5/5

   So easy my son chose it

   I was impressed with how straightforward it is. I showed my son both methods, and he immediately picked the Tyre Monkey as the easier option.

5. か かつめし 5/5

   Where was this my whole life?

   Mounting new tyres used to feel like a chore. Tasks that once took over an hour and left my hands sore now take about 30 minutes for both tyres. Wish I'd known about this sooner.

6. L Lawgz 1/5

   Good concept but some downsides

   Smart idea, but an underside extension can scrape or shred tubeless rim tape and it can wear rim decals when slid across the rim. The tool is quite thick and needs care getting under the bead. My setup was a 27.5 Stan's tubeless rim with a Maxxis DHR2.

7. C Cindy 5/5

   Best lever I've used

   By far the best tyre lever I own. I can fit two GP5000s on Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels in about five minutes — used to take me ages and a lot of swearing. Top purchase for my bike kit.

8. R rossignol 5/5

   A great little tool

   My rear tyre punctures a lot and repairs are now so much simpler. This tool makes the job easy — I strongly recommend it to cyclists.

9. S Scott 5/5

   The lever you hope to have on long rides

   Flats hit at the worst times, and this little tool shines then. It's compact and solid, giving true leverage without feeling bulky. It made stubborn tyres much easier to handle, even when my hands were cold. I've used it on road and mixed-surface tyres with no rim damage. Keeps a saddle bag ready for emergencies and handles unexpected roadside repairs with no flex or fuss. A smart, reliable addition for long-distance riders.

10. L Liam 5/5

    Gets the job done quick

    I had lost my old levers and almost didn't pull the trigger, but glad I did. Much faster and easier than other levers I've used. One end removes safely, the other helps reseat the bead — a big help with new folded tyres. There's also a small Presta valve tool built in. After watching a how-to clip, I removed and refitted a tyre in around two minutes.

11. K K.B 4/5

    Frustrating at first

    The lifting lip felt too short to get under some tyres and the handle was a bit too stubby for leverage, so it jammed on me. After an edit: the trouble was an old stiff tyre — a new tyre went on easily. Still could use a longer lip, but the idea works.

12. R Reginald 5/5

    They work great

    Simple, reliable, and handy to carry.

13. D Diggi 5/5

    Solid, practical and ergonomic

    The Tyre Monkey is a handy, well-built tyre lever for anyone who swaps tyres regularly. Made from durable, lightweight plastic, it feels robust yet light. The ergonomic shape helps with handling and repeated use; overall a useful workshop and roadside accessory.