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Topeak Alien 2
An extraterrestrial power could have brought the alien tool from Topeak to Earth. The 26 tools are made of hardened steel and are barely bigger than a box of fags. In contrast, however, the tools are extremely useful. There is hardly a defect on the bike that cannot be repaired with the Topeak Alien 2. Price: 49.95 euros >> e.g. available at Rosebikes.
Park Tool PH-1.2 angle spanner set
The Park-Tool hexagon socket spanners with P-handle are an institution and have already proven their worth on millions of screws. The eight spanners between 2 and 10 mm fit perfectly in the hand and can be neatly attached to the tool wall thanks to the practical holder. Price for the Park Tool PH-1.2: 84.99 euros >> e.g. available at Rosebikes.
Unior Freewheel Remover
Unior manufactures shop-quality tools made in Slovenia. The two cassette tools from Unior actually belong in every workshop. Or do you want to run to the bike shop every time a sprocket set comes off? There you go! 25.90 / 28.90 euros.
Lezyne Classic Chain Drive
A good chain riveter is like a fine corkscrew. It sits comfortably in the hand and is easy to use. And plop - the rivet is pressed out of the chain. With the robust Lezyne Classic Chain Drive riveter with its elegant wooden handle, the new rivet can be pressed back in just as easily, even on eight to twelve-speed chains. 50 Euro >> e.g. available at Amazon.
Syntace Torque Tool 1-25 Nm
When it comes to our little treasures, we bikers are fussy. We sometimes scrub the chain with a toothbrush. That's why the bolts should also be tightened to the correct torque. The Syntace Torque Tool 1-25 may not be cheap, but it is very precise! 119 euros.
Pedro's Cable Cutter
Improperly cut cable casings are as annoying as torn fingernails. New cables are difficult to thread and then constantly scrape against the outer casing. A sharp cutter like Pedro's cuts sleeves cleanly and precisely. However, it may not be the right choice for fingernails. 42 Euro >> e.g. at Amazon.
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Stefan Frey
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