I bought it a few months ago based on another poster comment about it. I have Flo 30s which I find super hard to put on a Tire (continental 4000s). I had it today, got a flat, and was amazed at how simple and effective it is.
Can’t beat $12 (At least what I paid) for such easy Tire change help.
I am a tool a minimalist and hate specialized tools for the most part but it is in my tool box. As we discussed with the TUBELESS Vittoria Corsa Speed tire, the Kool-Stop Bead Jack can literally be a finger saver.
I only wish the handle was a bit shorter so it would fit in my jersey better, but it is always going with me if I am using the FLO 30s!
Thanks for your recommendation and experience. Reading the Amazon reviews one guy cut the handle short to stow away and it still worked great. I have no experience with this, but for $15 seems worth a try.
I finally bought one of these an actually received it today. Hopefully getting my new wheel this Friday so it will make it’s maiden voyage installing a tire this weekend(another HED Plus Wheel for me).
this the right one?
https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Tire-Bead-Jack/dp/B001AYML7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503544203&sr=8-1&keywords=tire+jack+bike
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this the right one?
https://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Tire-Bead-Jack/dp/B001AYML7K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503544203&sr=8-1&keywords=tire+jack+bike
YES!
No pinching issues with this?
We have started to shift over to wider rims eg HED plus etc . . and I am finding that they are generally speaking for most tires, much harder to mount go-to tires like the Conti 4000II S.
If you pinched a tube using the bead jack, you would no longer be allowed to install tires 
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I only wish the handle was a bit shorter so it would fit in my jersey better, but it is always going with me if I am using the FLO 30s!
Noticed Tacx posted this on their FB page a couple of days ago… looks like a tire jack that can be carried on rides. Cheap too.
This looks like a good design, if the material is strong enough to handle the forces.
No pinching issues with this?
We have started to shift over to wider rims eg HED plus etc . . and I am finding that they are generally speaking for most tires, much harder to mount go-to tires like the Conti 4000II S.
I guess it is always possible to pinch a tube, but not like pinching a tube with a lever upside the rim. So from that standpoint much more unlikely to pinch.
I am a tool a minimalist and hate specialized tools for the most part but it is in my tool box. As we discussed with the TUBELESS Vittoria Corsa Speed tire, the Kool-Stop Bead Jack can literally be a finger saver.
I am a tool maximalist, so of course I have this. I have only used it twice in about 4 years…but it was handy when i did!
I am a tool a minimalist and hate specialized tools for the most part but it is in my tool box. As we discussed with the TUBELESS Vittoria Corsa Speed tire, the Kool-Stop Bead Jack can literally be a finger saver.
I am a tool maximalist, so of course I have this. I have only used it twice in about 4 years…but it was handy when i did!
To be fair, a lot of habits were derived from never having a permenant place to keep stuff in past. I did just look up prices for a phlobomist on eBay so clearly my habits are being unwound.
I am a tool a minimalist and hate specialized tools for the most part but it is in my tool box. As we discussed with the TUBELESS Vittoria Corsa Speed tire, the Kool-Stop Bead Jack can literally be a finger saver.
I am a tool maximalist, so of course I have this. I have only used it twice in about 4 years…but it was handy when i did!
To be fair, a lot of habits were derived from never having a permenant place to keep stuff in past. I did just look up prices for a phlobomist on eBay so clearly my habits are being unwound.
I can bring fans, rollers, leg compression, bike pump, etc to our next race, but I can’t help you with blood lab tools 
Whoop!
I agree with Triagain3. I Hope it can handle the load of pulling on the handle. Looks like it would snap pretty easily.
I agree with Triagain3. I Hope it can handle the load of pulling on the handle. Looks like it would snap pretty easily.
Yeah, I was/am a little sceptical on how well it performs… for that price I’ll probably order a set and see.
this guy looks pretty good too.
I carry one in my top tube storage on every ride (training or racing).
Good idea about cutting it. I’ve been looking at new options for top tube storage, but I have to be able to fit the bead jack in there.
I don’t think that would work well on HED black wheels.