Originally Posted by
veganbikes
At one of the shops I managed I had mechanics start dating each Pedros lever because it felt like they were going through a pair a week. I prefer to use the Crank Brothers Speedier Lever. Way easier to use no harm to the knuckles and has an install side for those tougher beads. I rarely need two levers from them and my personal main use lever is now 7 years old or so.
I'm with you on the Crank Brothers Speedier. I no longer fear a tight fitting tire unless I am on a ride and don't have it with me. Plus no sore thumbs from trying to get the tire on.