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Tool Tuesday :: Snap-on True Flush Cutters

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One tool that we love these days is the Snap-on True Flush Cutters.   Also known as “flush cuts,” this tool has one perfected purpose in a bicycle shop: to cut zip-ties. You’re probably thinking that diagonal cutters, cable cutters, and wire cutters can cut zip-ties, too.  However, none compare to the smooth, close cut edge of these cutters. While a $50 cutter may seem superfluous, anyone who’s been scratched by the sharp end of a cut zip-tie will tell [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Bontrager ProWrench Repair Stand

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As a professional mechanic, I know the importance of a good repair stand. While the ones used in bike shops are ultimately the best, they aren’t a good fit for home use. They are very heavy, not very portable, and they are expensive. There is a wide range of repair stands made for home; ranging from inexpensive and flimsy to sturdy and costly. For its balance of stability, features, and price, the Bontrager ProWrench repair stand has found a spot [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Hayes Feel R Gage

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With so many bike tools on the market, it’s not too often that we really get excited about one. But after using the Hayes Feel R Gage for the first time, we couldn’t help but think “We wish we had this tool 10 years ago!” The Feel R Gage is a brilliant, but simple tool that makes adjusting disc brake calipers a breeze. The process for adjusting a hydraulic brake is very easy: loosen the caliper bolts, squeeze the lever, [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Shimano Chain Tool

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Cyclists often talk about what they’ve upgraded on their bikes. From derailleurs to wheels, everyone can agree that it’s nice to have the latest and greatest. One thing you don’t hear as often is “I’ve upgraded my tools.” With bicycle components changing all the time, it’s good to have the right tool for the job. That’s why the Shimano TL-CN27 Chain Tool is a must for anyone with a 10-speed drivetrain. New drivetrains have more gears than older ones and [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Crank Brothers Power Pump

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The last pump in our series is a do-it-all pump with all of the bells and whistles. The Crank Brothers Power Pump Alloy is a mini pump that’s at home both on the road and on the trail. Not only does this pump accept both presta and schrader valves, but it will inflate both high pressure and high volume tires. On the bottom of the pump is an innovative switch that allows you to choose which inflation setting you need. [...]
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