Tuesday Tool Thread - Page 24

Velocipede · #**346** 01-26-2021, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by fmradio516

Are these for pulling frame bearings? Whats the difference in the Pro version?

Correct. But the first time I used it was to remove some bearing races on a Campy hub from the 70's/80's.

The Pro version has stainless steel collets and a seriously pimpy slide hammer. I haven't looked at the cost but it's probably double what this one was.

Smitty2k1 · #**347** 01-26-2021, 09:15 AM

Really enjoying this little Wera kit I got from KC Tool black Friday sale. Has basically everything I need for a quick wrench on the bike. May swap out a bit or two for some smaller hex. Almost identical to the Wera bicycle kit but with a couple different bits and no travel case. Way cheaper street price too.

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swiftytoenails · #**348** 01-26-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Smitty2k1

Really enjoying this little Wera kit I got from KC Tool black Friday sale. Has basically everything I need for a quick wrench on the bike. May swap out a bit or two for some smaller hex. Almost identical to the Wera bicycle kit but with a couple different bits and no travel case. Way cheaper street price too.
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I'm a huge Wera fan as well. I have that Tool Check Plus and just got a set of Metric and SAE Joker wrenches to add to the collection.

cmbicycles · #**349** 01-26-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Velocipede

Correct. But the first time I used it was to remove some bearing races on a Campy hub from the 70's/80's.

The Pro version has stainless steel collets and a seriously pimpy slide hammer. I haven't looked at the cost but it's probably double what this one was.

I like the ability to have a half shaft on the pro, as the small stuff doesnt take much oomph... but the price, ouch. I have a Tekton, or some other brand, identical to the enduro and it works great except the slide is a tad long for bikes. I've used it for other equipment and vehicle bearings as well and the long slide is helpful there.

Velocipede · #**350** 01-26-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbicycles

I like the ability to have a half shaft on the pro, as the small stuff doesnt take much oomph... but the price, ouch. I have a Tekton, or some other brand, identical to the enduro and it works great except the slide is a tad long for bikes. I've used it for other equipment and vehicle bearings as well and the long slide is helpful there.

That's a big reason I'm bummed I don't have the Pro version. The half shaft would be great and so less cumbersome on some bearings. And of course the stainless collets. I haven't seen the price for the Pro but I bet it's crazy high.

cmbicycles · #**351** 01-26-2021, 07:53 PM

The one pro puller I saw on a brief Google search was $400.

2000CSI · #**352** 01-26-2021, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Velocipede

I already own other ones but it can't hurt I guess. New bearing press kit from Park. Not as nice as I'd hoped. So I'll probably use it for garbage jobs and kill this and keep the others nicer/newer. I do like the cases they are using for things though.

Late to the party on this. I can say the same thing about a lot of Park tools, Not as nice as I hoped. Park does a lot of good for the industry but I feel they are kind of like Craftsman or Ryobi tools, not that great but gets the job done. Not a fan of their bleed kits.

2000CSI · #**353** 01-26-2021, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by superbowlpats

Oh my this is amazing.

Very sexy tool, and I'm glad I have mine and use it a lot. But I find that the handle too large and heavy. I get what they are going for but it should be a couple mm smaller. I wish Shimano would still make their chain tool with teak handles.

tepextate · #**354** 01-26-2021, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by swiftytoenails

I'm a huge Wera fan as well. I have that Tool Check Plus and just got a set of Metric and SAE Joker wrenches to add to the collection.

Wow, those look nice! The holding function of those Joker wrenches look particularly useful.

I just picked up a Knipex plier wrench after browsing this thread a bit. If I have this Knipex plier wrench, do I still need a full wrench set? Said another way, is there anything that the Knipex plier wrench won't do for my bicycle maintenance purposes that I'll need multiple wrenches for?

Slowly building my collection of bike tools and already thinking about the next tools.

Next up is replacing my generic torque wrench with something nicer. Also looking to pick up some PB Swiss tools to try!

Velocipede · #**355** 01-26-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbicycles

The one pro puller I saw on a brief Google search was $400.

Ouchie!

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Originally Posted by 2000CSI

Late to the party on this. I can say the same thing about a lot of Park tools, Not as nice as I hoped. Park does a lot of good for the industry but I feel they are kind of like Craftsman or Ryobi tools, not that great but gets the job done. Not a fan of their bleed kits.

Park is more like the Husky or Cobalt brands. I think Craftsman and Ryobi aren't as bad as Park. I love my Ryobi lime green tools. I use them all the time and other than my cordless jigsaw breaking, everything has been perfect. I know why the jigsaw broke, my own fault. But Park has become a bit of a joke in the bike world. Cheap metal, poorly designed, poorly made.

rkhatibi · #**356** 01-26-2021, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tepextate

I just picked up a Knipex plier wrench after browsing this thread a bit. If I have this Knipex plier wrench, do I still need a full wrench set? Said another way, is there anything that the Knipex plier wrench won't do for my bicycle maintenance purposes that I'll need multiple wrenches for?

For bicycles I've managed to get by with just the 150mm Knipex pliers wrench the last six months. There have been moments where a combination wrench might have been more convenient, but not required.

joosttx · #**357** 01-27-2021, 12:43 AM

I think is the best caliper resettle out there. Also, it is good for unscrewing those coin slot battery covers.

tepextate · #**358** 01-27-2021, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joosttx

I think is the best caliper resettle out there. Also, it is good for unscrewing those coin slot battery covers.

You mean for pushing pistons? I have the Park Tool version and can’t get it in some of my calipers (including the GRX ones)...

tepextate · #**359** 01-27-2021, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rkhatibi

For bicycles I've managed to get by with just the 150mm Knipex pliers wrench the last six months. There have been moments where a combination wrench might have been more convenient, but not required.

Thanks! That’s super helpful. I’ll hold off on buying a wrench set for now, in that case!

Tandem Rider · #**360** 01-27-2021, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Velocipede

Ouchie!

Park is more like the Husky or Cobalt brands. I think Craftsman and Ryobi aren't as bad as Park. I love my Ryobi lime green tools. I use them all the time and other than my cordless jigsaw breaking, everything has been perfect. I know why the jigsaw broke, my own fault. But Park has become a bit of a joke in the bike world. Cheap metal, poorly designed, poorly made.

I still have some old Schwinn branded tools that are made by Park in the late 70s or early 80s, they seem to have been much better made than what's available from Park now.