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Tool Tuesday :: Hozan C-205 Lockring Wrench

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Hozan C-205 Lockring Wrench Job:  Installing and removing track and bottom bracket lockrings. Thumps Up:  There are many lockring wrenches on the market.  They all look similar and do the same job, however the Hozan C-205 outperforms the others.  The best thing about this tool is the shape of its ends.  The tooth profile and the curvature of the tool enable you to get a solid grip on the lockring and be confident that the tool won’t slip off.  The [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Lezyne Shock Drive

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Job: Inflates your shocks and fine tunes the pressure. Thumps Up:  The Shock Driveis a tiny, lightweight pump that works just as well as bigger, bulky shock pumps.  It can reach pressures of 300 psi, and it has a bleed valve to quickly release air if needed.  At only 84 grams and 8.5” x 1” in size, it will easily fit in your jersey pocket or hydration pack.  Another nice feature is its water-resistant gauge.  Such a gauge is not usually [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Chris King Hub Service Tool

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Tool: Chris King Hub Service Tool Job: Disassembles and reassembles Chris King Hubs Thumps Up: Though Chris King hubs will likely outlive their competitors, they aren’t immune to routine maintenance. The Hub Service Tool is essential to overhauling them. It removes/installs the bearings, the Ring Drive assembly, and the drive shell mechanism. The tool also comes with a separate hub cone adjusting tool, so that the hub can be easily adjusted once it’s been overhauled. Thumbs Down: This tool can seem [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Jagwire Space Age 2.0 Hydraulic Hose Cutter

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Jagwire Space Age 2.0 Hydraulic Hose Cutter   Job: Hydraulic brake hose cutter Thumbs Up:  The Space Age 2.0 is an easy-to-use handheld hydraulic hose cutter.  It replaces Jagwire’s previous version, which was bulky and not used in-hand.  It cuts hoses cleanly and quickly.  Also, the cutting blade is replaceable, though it lasts so long that the home mechanic may never need to replace it. Thumbs Down:  We’re not sure this tool has a downside.  Its simple design works very [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Truing Stand Upright Extension

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Fads in the bicycle industry are commonplace. For a while, people thought that 29er mountain bikes were among them. Time has shown, however, that 29ers are stealing more and more riders from their 26-inch wheels. The big wheels of 29ers come in handy when rolling over obstacles, but when the time comes to true them, you’ll probably find that they don’t fit in your truing stand. You can hassle with removing the tire just to true your wheel, or you [...]
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