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Tool Tuesday :: Park Tool Dag-2

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Tool: Park Tool DAG-2 Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge Job:  To align your derailleur hanger. Thumps Up:  The DAG-2 is an updated version of the classic DAG-1 alignment gauge.  The DAG-2 is just as simple and effective to use as the original, but it’s been designed to work on a wider variety of frames.  Many full-suspension frames no longer use the traditional 135mm spacing for the rear wheel, and as a result the DAG-1 tool would bottom out on the frame [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Park Tool Magnetic Parts Bowl

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Tool: Park Tool Magnetic Parts Bowl Job:  To hold small parts and keep them from getting lost or knocked off your bench. Thumps Up:  The Magnetic Parts Bowls is a great addition to any tool box.  It’s inexpensive and will pay for itself the first time it prevents you from losing a small (but vital) part.  Whether you are overhauling a hub, a shifter, or just need a place to set some screws, you can’t go wrong with this bowl. [...]
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Tool Tuesday :: Pedro’s Cable Puller

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Tool: Pedro’s Cable Puller Job: To hold cables taut so that you can properly adjust your brakes and derailleurs. Thumps Up: The Pedro’s Cable Puller is a very handy tool to have. It allows you to hold a cable taut with one hand, while your other hand is free to tighten pinch bolts. One feature it has (that some cable pullers don’t) is a thumb lock. This allows you to lock the tool in place so that you are applying [...]
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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 :: 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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