Topeak’s Shuttle Levers have been part of Topeak’s catalog for over a decade as an affordable and durable tire lever set. In this review, we’ll be looking at the latest iteration of the Shuttle Lever which is the Shuttle Lever Pro. These levers take the familiar black and yellow levers and add a third lever to the set with a magnetic storage system. Retail price of the Shuttle Lever Pro is an attractive $11.95 which includes two short 10.2 x 2 x 2 cm levers and one longer black 14 x 2 x 0.8 cm lever. The short yellow levers include hooks to secure them against spokes while the longer black lever offers additional leverage for stubborn tires.
The Topeak Shuttle Lever Pro combines an ergonomic three lever design with a clever magnetic storage system.
| Retail Price | $11.95 |
| Rating | 9.5 / 10 |
| Measured Weight (in g) | 39 |
| Likes | + Magnetic storage is clever and convenient + Improved design is more durable and easier to use + Three lever set offers a lot of versatility |
| Dislikes | – Long length may not fit smaller bags |
| Where to Buy (US) | Topeak |
FIT & FINISH
Topeak has taken the familiar Shuttle Levers and upgraded them with this new Pro variation. These take the Shuttle Lever 1.2 lever dual length lever design and add a third short lever into the mix. Now there are two short 4” yellow levers for getting under stubborn tires and a longer 5.5” black lever for additional leverage. Topeak has refined the shape of the levers by using a wider tapered region which should help sliding under tire beads. All the levers are all constructed from an engineering grade polymer which won’t scratch wheels while still being durable. The center region of the levers have a slight dip cut into them which helps with ergonomics.
One of the key features of these new levers is the magnetic storage design. Each of the levers have an embedded magnetic which holds all the levers together. It’s a clever feature that holds each lever to each other and lets you use the two yellow levers by themselves or all three together. Each of the magnets are fairly strong which helps hold them together while being stored. The two yellow levers also have protruding hooks which help hold the lever in place against spokes which slide into a matching hole in the black lever.
ON THE ROAD
Having reviewed the Shuttle Lever 1.2 the Shuttle Lever Pro had a familiar design and feel. Topeak has used a similar ergonomic design with scalloping on each lever that perfectly fits thumbs. The lever ends also have a curved design with rounded sides that makes it easy to slide under tires while still being durable enough to use with stiff tires. Unlike the Topeak Power Lever Pro which had a brittle design that broke on our stiffer tires, the Shuttle Lever Pro were far more durable. We also appreciated the magnetic design which makes it easy to store the levers and help keep them together while being stored. We’re not sure if three levers are really necessary though, as just the long black lever and yellow lever are more than enough for most repairs but it’s nice to have the flexibility.
THE VERDICT
Overall, we found the Topeak Shuttle Lever Pro to be well designed and versatile tire levers. Topeak has utilized the ergonomic design of their Shuttle levers and elevated them with a three lever design. Rather than using plastic clips to keep the levers together, the Shuttle Lever Pro uses embedded magnets to hold the levers together for seamless storage. We found the levers to be easy to use and effective for removing tires and getting underneath stubborn tires. The lever set also has a longer 5.5” lever as well as two shorter 4” which provides additional leverage. There isn’t much to dislike about the levers except for the fact that they are longer than traditional levers. That said, if you’re looking for an affordable and versatile set of tire levers then the Topeak Shuttle Lever Pro is an excellent choice.
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