Schwalbe Tyre Levers

Ideally you don't use tyre levers when changing tyres because there is always a risk of damaging the tube as you use the lever.

However, this can be very difficult in practice, especially with small wheels and tyres like the Marathon Plus which have a thick anti-puncture layer. It can also be difficult to get enough force with your fingers if you have to do this in the rain or on a cold day. For that reason, I carry a set of tyre levers with me in my touring toolkit.

I've several pairs, but these Schwalbe ones work best. They're wider than many, and quite rigid, while being made entirely of plastic they are also very light weight to carry and less likely to damage the tube when you use them.

Sold as a set of three, which clip together.