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BioLogic PostPump 2.0

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The BioLogic PostPump 2.0 seatpost, winner of a 2012 Red Dot Design Award, is a powerful, high-capacity floor pump integrated inside a seatpost. The ergonomic design has a foot stand and uses the saddle as a handle so you stand comfortably while you pump. The 2.0 design is completely new and improved with a precision-machined aluminum adapter that fits both Presta and Schrader valves. Never leave your pump at home again. Built for Tern bicycles with an inner seat tube [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Park Tool DS-1 Digital Scale

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Tool:  Park Tool DS-1 Digital Scale Job:  Weighing your bikes and parts Thumps Up:  The DS-1 is a great scale for weighing bikes, frames, and wheels.  It can be clamped in a repair stand, or hung from a hook.  It also reads measurements in both pounds and kilograms. Thumbs Down:  Usage of this scale can cause you to become a weight weenie. Tool Tip:  For the ultimate in bike geekdom, pair this scale with Park’s DS-2 Tabletop Scale so that [...]
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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 :: 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 :: Wheels Manufacturing Hanger Multi Tool

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The most ubiquitous bicycle tool is easily the multi tool. Nearly every tool company makes one, and most companies offer several models. This week’s review focuses on one that stands out for its ingenuity: the Wheels Manufacturing Hanger Multi Tool.   Upon first glance, this multi tool looks similar to many other tools on the market. It has the most common sized hex wrenches, two screwdrivers, and a torx M25 wrench. It’s lightweight and folds up to a compact size. [...]
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