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Old 11 Feb 2006
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Aerostich Titanium tyre iron (lever)

Has anyone used these items? are they any good?
I know they are expensive, but is the weight saved worth the extra cost?
They weigh 4.4 ounces (125 grams) a pair.
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Have a look Jim Stanley's offering first. Ti irons but with some axle nut sockets built in. Half the price too!

I bought some of Jim's irons. Sod's law - I haven't had a single puncture since. Most of my mates have borrowed mine on the trail though, and they work just fine.

http://www.sopgear.com/new_page_4.htm

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Thanks for that Cugel, are they flat or shaped? it's difficult to tell from the photo.
I like the idea of the integral spanner.

Bill
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Hi Bill,

Not completely flat - I'll take a pic end-on tomorrow in the daylight and email to you. Alternatively, you are not far from me, so have a go sometime if you want. I'm in Moseley, S. Birmingham. Next time I'm up your way is 21st Feb - going riding in the Peaks. Could drop in to Stoke if neccessary. I need to go over to DK Motorcycles anyway.

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