tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post3632310266506080850..comments2024-03-18T10:19:55.782-04:00Comments on The Velo ORANGE Blog: Lezyne ToolsVelo Orangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-17342349683822736472011-08-04T16:19:30.881-04:002011-08-04T16:19:30.881-04:00@C - managed to fix two broken chains the other we...@C - managed to fix two broken chains the other week with a Finish Line Chain Pup.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051935020805988774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-31324834734290690102008-06-20T15:22:00.000-04:002008-06-20T15:22:00.000-04:00Beryllium tire levers? While we're at it, let's b...Beryllium tire levers? While we're at it, let's bring back drilled-out parts--including tyres and water bottles!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-44886670027678922872008-06-17T13:19:00.000-04:002008-06-17T13:19:00.000-04:00didnt king (cage) make ti levers? i dont think ti...didnt king (cage) make ti levers? i dont think ti is as wacky as beryllium, but you do have to strip ye ole wetlands to get to it. personally, i like my steel mafac levers. they are great. and light. and have wrenches on the other side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-84492183291699472982008-06-15T22:17:00.000-04:002008-06-15T22:17:00.000-04:00johnson,I actually have tubular titanuim tire leve...johnson,<BR/><BR/>I actually have tubular titanuim tire levers. Don't remember where they came from, but it's a silly use off amterials.Gunnar Berghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451985764040900726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-86429209832781097042008-06-13T18:34:00.000-04:002008-06-13T18:34:00.000-04:00tom, the Soma steel core doesn't extend all the wa...tom, the Soma steel core doesn't extend all the way to the tip. I know a couple of shop mechanics who have broken teh tips off. That said, I own one, and haven't had any issues with it either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-41070037052220718732008-06-13T11:54:00.000-04:002008-06-13T11:54:00.000-04:00can't wack a rabid dog with it! i'll stick with f...can't wack a rabid dog with it! i'll stick with full sized frame pumps. good at warding off overzealous dogs, retro nuts, and proponents of trickle down economics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-51289674578436591172008-06-13T11:27:00.000-04:002008-06-13T11:27:00.000-04:00i haven't had a single problem with the soma steel...i haven't had a single problem with the soma steel core tire levers, and they're a bit cheaper. and machining a tire lever does seem like awful overkill...Tom Bonamicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256444377546096438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-88024480167960505012008-06-13T10:39:00.000-04:002008-06-13T10:39:00.000-04:00You just HAVE to try one of these pumps to appreci...You just HAVE to try one of these pumps to appreciate the quality.<BR/><BR/>Incredibly smooth, real easy to use, seperate presta/schraeder sides of the hose. Replaceable, normal, O-ring seals found at your local hardware store...<BR/><BR/>First time I got to check one out, I was determined to buy one soon thereafter.<BR/><BR/>Good stuff.Big Head Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826851340102051183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-79209973693008139362008-06-13T09:28:00.000-04:002008-06-13T09:28:00.000-04:00Hey, yeah, berillium tire levers; just what you ne...Hey, yeah, berillium tire levers; just what you need when fixing flats in explosive gas-filled rooms! No spark, no explosion, no melted tires! Cool...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-53397102895271377502008-06-13T08:38:00.000-04:002008-06-13T08:38:00.000-04:00indeed. when is someone going to make beryllium t...indeed. when is someone going to make beryllium tire levers? thats what i want! 2,000 dollar levers that weigh .07 grams. anyone remember american beryllium frames? they were lugged! although the lugs and glue weighed more than all of the tubing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-6630102048955253162008-06-12T13:47:00.000-04:002008-06-12T13:47:00.000-04:00Johnson, That's true, but then the story would not...Johnson, That's true, but then the story would not have been half as amusing.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-15162566817368611782008-06-12T09:47:00.000-04:002008-06-12T09:47:00.000-04:00older shimano and new campy hub QRs work just fine...older shimano and new campy hub QRs work just fine as tire levers in a pinch. salsa qrs work like its thier primary purpose, but they dont have the clamping power (in their intended role) that the shimano and campy design has...<BR/><BR/>basically i am saying, if you break your tire lever, you probally dont have to borrow one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-29717279360221900082008-06-12T08:44:00.000-04:002008-06-12T08:44:00.000-04:00I've broken enough tire levers that I'll only use ...I've broken enough tire levers that I'll only use metal levers. I even have a steel pair. If you're worried about scratching your rims, which is not really an issue, put a band of tape around the lever.<BR/><BR/>I'm amused by these lifetime guarantees. When a lever breaks on some back road in France just before dark it's good to know you can eventually get your $5 back, that is if you haven't thrown the broken lever into the middle of some vineyard in frustration. Then you can walk up to that farmhouse guarded by a crazed dog the size of water buffalo and try to ask in broken French if they have a tire lever you might borrow.<BR/><BR/>I'll spend a bit more and just not worry about it, thank youVelo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70516719861234289182008-06-12T08:19:00.000-04:002008-06-12T08:19:00.000-04:00@zman: Lezyne was started by the german Truvativ f...@zman: Lezyne was started by the german Truvativ founder Michael (Micki) Kozuschek. when he sold Truvativ in 2004 to SRAM, he signed a non-compete clause, so he produces things SRAM doesn't make. the non-compete clause expired in october 2007. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure Lezyne makes good quality, well engineered products: reminds me of Syntace (or Nitto for that matter), which sells some of the best engineered products out there. pump with hose, like the Brompton pump, is a fantastic retro idea. I'd be hesitant of putting aluminum levers on my aluminum rims, however: plastic/vinyl doesn't scratch, and might even be 3g lighter . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-33783358870201921792008-06-12T08:17:00.000-04:002008-06-12T08:17:00.000-04:00yeah, regarding the CNC machining, its amazing ame...yeah, regarding the CNC machining, its amazing american made hubs like Phil's are as cheap as they are. they start with a huge cylinder of aluminum. as a guy who has attempted to machine his own chainrings from 7075 stock, i know that raw aluminum aint cheap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-35639337828698781812008-06-12T06:38:00.000-04:002008-06-12T06:38:00.000-04:00The Lezyne stuff is all CNC, which means you're us...The Lezyne stuff is all CNC, which means you're using a block of metal and a computerized milling machine to pop out a tool. This is a good process for making just a few items. For real production, you want the dies so you can cast things. Less raw material wasted, and you don't need machinists as often. A good machinist is *not* cheap.<BR/><BR/>So... they're actually pretty reasonable prices since they're doing mass production in such a wasteful way. I just hope they're paying their machinists enough.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212663858639818685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-75399085611273748092008-06-12T01:25:00.000-04:002008-06-12T01:25:00.000-04:00"If you buy a good tool it will last forever. So t..."If you buy a good tool it will last forever. So that $34 might be a lifetime investment."<BR/><BR/>It's a pocket tool - not the sort of thing that's going to see a lot of use. I have wrenches that saw daily shop use and are still going strong and cost only a couple of bucks. Some tools - like crescent wrenches or truing stands - are worth spending good money on but not a pocket tool for roadside repairs.<BR/><BR/>"The Finishline Chain pup was too small to be of any use. Not enough leverage with the short allen wrenches to tighten anything up without gouging your hand."<BR/><BR/>I never had that problem with mine. Of course I also avoid over tightening bolts. The one issue with the WTB tool was if you had a recessed stem bolt or some other need for a longer reach wrench.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10767743759129493752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-70067972861665243482008-06-12T00:08:00.000-04:002008-06-12T00:08:00.000-04:00Of course, I never get flats or mechanicals, so I ...Of course, I never get flats or mechanicals, so I don't need pumps or levers or tools.<BR/>mburdgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-63406324338725839022008-06-11T21:43:00.000-04:002008-06-11T21:43:00.000-04:00You said that the Lezyne pump is smaller than the ...You said that the Lezyne pump is smaller than the Quicker Pro, but according to your store website the Quicker Pro is 180mm and the Lezyne is 216mm. So which one is shorter?Michael Konradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060068776311848692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-62805939574493642532008-06-11T16:51:00.000-04:002008-06-11T16:51:00.000-04:00The topeak alien retails for about 40-50 bucks. Th...The topeak alien retails for about 40-50 bucks. The Lezyne tool is right there. The Finishline Chain pup was too small to be of any use. Not enough leverage with the short allen wrenches to tighten anything up without gouging your hand. <BR/><BR/>Personally, I like the Pedros tire levers- strong plastic, wide at the tire edge, long enough to leverage off most tires, and there's a lifetime warranty on em. Who pust a lifetime warranty on a tire lever??Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015305191743399671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-52697812720347873882008-06-11T16:26:00.000-04:002008-06-11T16:26:00.000-04:00The Lezyne pump looks nice, but the flip-out foot ...The Lezyne pump looks nice, but the flip-out foot and pivoting T-handle on my Topeak Morphs have spoiled me for all other on-the-bike pumps forever. Being able to <BR/>a) attach pump to tube via a hose, <BR/>b) hold the pump with a foot, and<BR/>c) pump using one or both hands <BR/>marries something close to track-pump ease of use with on-the-road portability. The combination is hard to beat, IMHO.<BR/><BR/>But those tire levers look sweet...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-20522829782726913492008-06-11T15:57:00.000-04:002008-06-11T15:57:00.000-04:00Isn't Lezyne owned by somebody who previously had ...Isn't Lezyne owned by somebody who previously had another company in the cycling business, and sold that company? The name escapes me at the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-61825873885323044932008-06-11T14:08:00.000-04:002008-06-11T14:08:00.000-04:00The hose slides into the pump handle and the littl...The hose slides into the pump handle and the little rubber plug on the stalk covers the hole.Velo Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02835615331417822722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-55077342778228209052008-06-11T13:57:00.000-04:002008-06-11T13:57:00.000-04:00Is there a place on the pump to attach the unthrea...Is there a place on the pump to attach the unthreaded hose? I assume the given length does not include hose?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24415034.post-3554718154176545772008-06-11T13:19:00.000-04:002008-06-11T13:19:00.000-04:00If you buy a good tool it will last forever. So th...If you buy a good tool it will last forever. So that $34 might be a lifetime investment. That's why Snap-On tools are so popular with professional mechanics despite being stupidly expensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com