5 of a Pro Bike Mechanic’s Favourite Tools

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[cb]

Thanks Nic and Josh..Pedro's make the best tire levers too ! Be well to you both .

[stevekistler]

Ok, that thumbnail is awesome with that title!

[KnottyLoss]

Finally we know what the axe is for. :D

[GroundCRow]

I'm surprised, there's no Knipex Pliers Wrench on that wall. At work in the shop or at home this is one of the most versatile tools! I strongly recommend to get one of those like the 86 01 180...

[bigreds_]

I stopped working in bike shops 15 years ago and I still keep finding those AWS tools in boxes or drawers and things. So ubiquitous!

[themoodyteam]

The rear mech alignment tool and the bb bearing press are ~£200 each 😮
That’s why you use a LBS 😉

[crankgreenwatts]

Great video thank you 👍 I love the tool for setting handle height 😎 not sure if I wish to see how much they cost especially if only doing a job every so often 💰

[andrewjackson]

“Give me six hours to service a Canyon & I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.

[moobaz]

You can't beat Knipex. Also, I have a rear block removal tool made by Abbey. Absolutely beautifully made bit of kit. There is no substitute for quality.

[endcensorship]

Abbey Bike Works is in my town. He's a really good dude.

[nicvieri]

Maybe we should do another video showing how some of them actually work 🤷🏻‍♂️

[MosesRS]

Remind me to never take my Canyon into the store LOL. I can only imagine what you think of my Lynskey...what about Trek and Rocky Mountain? Pedros +1

[TroggyPK]

that abbeytools alignment gauge is literally fucking orgasmic.

[stevenscott]

Can you use the Pedro’s torque wrench to loosen fixings as well.? Thanks.

[scoresandflames]

Why not donate your old tools you're not using anymore to a local cycling club or school?

[samuelemmettbray]

Nick why didn't you drag Josh to Cade and interview him. Fair play and such...

[cxbkpmf]

Shops like this don't care about the cycling community, they just want your money... "if you don't buy your bike from me I'll fix it with an axe"

[zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat]

Why do you paint your workshop black? You'll find that a lighter colour will reflect light better, and lead to a general lift in mood, and better ambient conditions, so you can see finer stuff better (or older people don't have to squint at small print) rather than oppressive shadowy dark.

[cxbkpmf]

This is a shop to be avoided. If you don't buy your bike through them, they don't give a shit about you. I mean, he's smiling when he makes his clever Canyon joke, but I'm sure he's not kidding.

[drengskap]

3:00 - the rear mech hanger alignment tool is 'probably the most important tool for a mechanic'? Really?