GregC
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So after getting up off the floor when the only local shop I found that would actually mount/balance tires wanted $75 (if you buy the tire from them, for about $10 more than I could get from Revzilla and others), I decided I was going to buy some tools to do this myself. Up till now, my brother has helped as he has spoons and a bead breaker - but a kind that you crank with a socket wrench. It's hard, time consuming, and now between my bad back and his rotator cuff injury, I need an alternative.
I've seen the BikeMaster rig and watched several YouTubes using it (and the same device under other brand names), and it looks reasonable. I know the No-Mar devices are the bomb, but I can't justify $500+ for this (based on my riding I change tires about every 18-24 months, and I don't have all that many years left), so please no responses that I should just buy a No-Mar
The BikeMaster type rigs are under $100 and look relatively decent - but wanted to see if anyone here had used them and what you think. At this price, I'm not expecting super quality, but something I can put on a work table and use to more easily break the bead would be worth it.
Appreciate any user experiences.
Greg
I've seen the BikeMaster rig and watched several YouTubes using it (and the same device under other brand names), and it looks reasonable. I know the No-Mar devices are the bomb, but I can't justify $500+ for this (based on my riding I change tires about every 18-24 months, and I don't have all that many years left), so please no responses that I should just buy a No-Mar
The BikeMaster type rigs are under $100 and look relatively decent - but wanted to see if anyone here had used them and what you think. At this price, I'm not expecting super quality, but something I can put on a work table and use to more easily break the bead would be worth it.
Appreciate any user experiences.
Greg