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  1. Components, Wrenching
    Can you recommend a decent and inexpensive tool set with all the necessary tools to replace a road bike chain? Lately, the shop has been replacing my chain with crappy or used chains. I'm a beginner, but I want to start doing this on my own. I see tons of products at Amazon, but I don't know...
  2. News and Reviews
    Wolf Tooth has a new modular multi-tool that covers all manner of basic road and trailside repairs and then some. The 8-Bit System builds on the success of the company's 8-Bit Pack Pliers with additional functionality to get riders out of most jams. Read on for details from Wolf Tooth. The...
  3. News and Reviews
    Boutique bicycle pump, tool and accessory manufacturer Silca has launched a line of high-end shop tools that will ravage your wallet and outlast generations of cycling mechanics. These three new tools are manufactured from 3D-printed titanium and are available now. Why Ti? For the vast majority...
  4. News and Reviews
    Allied Cycle Works, the manufacturer of carbon fiber gravel and road frames, introduces GRAX, a new chain lubricant and drive train cleaner system. GRAX is formulated to shed moisture, mud, slop, and goo in extreme conditions and do it for a ridiculously long time. Related: The Best Gravel Bike...
  5. News and Reviews
    Park Tool has announced four new tools for Spring 2021. With bicycle mechanics having to work on an increased number of bikes each day, these new tools help to save time by making tools more convenient and easier to use. These products have been made available to Park Tool’s worldwide network of...
  6. News and Reviews
    Editor's note: This sponsored post is brought to you by Jenson USA Jenson USA has been our go-to for deals on complete bikes and components for many years. The online retailer also has a wide range of bicycle repair tools with a focus on durability and affordability. As the Foundation name...
  7. Components, Wrenching
    Snēk Cycling Launches the Lifeboat Tire Lever After a super successful Kickstarter campaign, Jonny and the team over at Snēk are officially launching the Lifeboat lever. Part metalcore tire lever, valve core remover, bottle opener and 100% made in the USA the Lifeboat lever is built for modern...
  8. Components, Wrenching
    The handle slides quickly allowing for the tool to be used as a T handle or an L for more leverage. What is it Spurcycle is best known for their bells. Now you can add multi-tools to that list. This minimalist titanium problem solver is compact, lightweight, and easy to use. It has 10 hardened...
  9. Components, Wrenching
    Unior's MultiTool Euro 17 features real-world usability with made-to-last quality. What is it This made-in-Slovenia multi-tool has you covered in the event of nearly any roadside mechanical. It incorporates modern bike tools like a valve core remover, Torx wrenches, and tiny, but functional...
  10. General Cycling Discussion
    SILCA has introduced Tire Levers Premio, a new set of top-of-the-line tire levers that are optimized for carbon wheels and tubeless setups. Price is $18. Modern carbon rims and tires can create a challenge for traditional tire levers, and the new wave of tubeless setups have taken the challenge...
  11. Components, Wrenching
    With the addition of a chain breaker, Fix It Stick now offers almost every tool you'd need on a ride. Fix it Sticks Clever Chain Tool Fix It Sticks utilizes two interlocking metal drivers to form a T-handle. At each end of the wrench, there's room for a different bit. To expand the product's...
  12. General Cycling Discussion
    When does a tool qualify as art? The original Silca HX-One Allen set is perhaps the most beautifully crafted tool set we've ever laid eyes on. It's so gorgeous, you almost don't want to get them dirty. A textured surface makes these tools easier to hold. However, the tools are as well...
  13. General Cycling Discussion
    The torque wrench is a must for any home mechanic. Bikes - and the tools required to maintain them - are getting increasingly complex. But if you really think about it, you can distill the tools that you need down to the bare essentials. In this video, the Global Cycling Network's Simon...
  14. Components, Wrenching
    The new Push and Twist pump head replaces the Snap-it head. Birzman Push and Twist Pump Head Birzman's original quick release pump head was a big hit, but it only worked on Presta valves and was often finicky. For 2017, they've introduced a simpler version called the Push and Twist. This...
  15. Components, Wrenching
    If the gearhead in your life loves to spend their evenings tinkering on bikes in the garage, then consider one of these great gift ideas. Feedback Sports T-Handle Tool Kit The number one tool we reach for when wrenching is a Y handle (or 3-way, depending on where you're from). However, these...
  16. Components, Wrenching
    Trade show season is done and we've gotten a look at loads of cool new tools. Here is part 2 of our expansive photo gallery for the home mechanic. You can see part 1 here. This bracket mounts under any standard water bottle cage and holds two Fix it Sticks. Fix it Sticks Last year at...
  17. Components, Wrenching
    During our tours of duty at Eurobike and Interbike this year, we saw loads of new products designed to ease the burden of wrenching on your bike. Whether you need a simple multi-tool or you're looking for a shop quality bearing puller, check out part one of our two-part mega-roundup of...
  18. General Cycling Discussion
    A track pump is a vital tool for any cyclist. That's why it's on the top of this list. Snap poll: If you could only have five tools to keep your bikes running smoothly, what would they be? Here's one answer from our friends at the Global Cycling Network...
  19. General Cycling Discussion
    The Silca T-Ratchet is a 100mm long, 60 gram tool which magnetically converts between a T-Handle tool, thumb stabilized ratchet tool, and flag handled screwdriver. Silca is one of the oldest names in the cycling industry and they have been making top notch floor pumps for decades. The fit and...
  20. Components, Wrenching
    A group of happy mechanics enjoyed the time nerding out on Campagnolo components, tools and the new MyCampy app. The brain trust in this photo is hard to overstate and conversations ranged from preferred lubes to derailleur hanger dimensions (click to enlarge). On a beautiful April morning, on...
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