Suppliers of Pedro’s Bike Maintenance Products in South Africa 2A Upland Avenue, High Cape, Vredehoek, Cape Town Cell: 0720517459 Phone: 021 4610881 Website: www.cycleman.co.za Email: [email protected] PRODUCT GUIDE © 2013 Pedro's NA | PO Box 320635 | Boston, MA 02132 PEDROS.COM About This Guide__________________________________________ Thank you for your interest in Pedro’s. This guide has been created to provide an overview of Pedro’s cleaners, lubricants, tools, and accessories. Please visit our website at www.pedros.com for additional information and to purchase our complete line of products while supporting local bike shops! Thank you! About Pedro’s_____________________________________________ We all enjoy the ride. Whether commuting by bike to escape traffic or stay in shape, exploring trails and mountains with friends, pushing mental and physical limits in a weekend race, or taking a two-wheeled adventure with the family – the bicycle allows pure enjoyment like few other things in life. At Pedro’s, we are committed to keeping your bicycle running right by offering innovative, unique, and high quality cleaners, lubricants, tools, and accessories that are safe for you, your family, and the environment, so you enjoy today’s ride…and tomorrow’s. Pedro’s – Enjoying the Ride Since 1989 Pedro’s Warranty__________________________________________ We work hard to ensure the quality and performance of every Pedro’s product and proudly stand behind them with industry leading warranty policies. Cleaner & Lubricant Guarantee: Our cleaner and lubricant products have been developed to keep your bike clean and running right, so you can enjoy the ride. If any of our cleaner or lubricant products are unsatisfactory, we will replace the product with a new one, or send you a similarly priced product of your choice. Pedro's Lifetime Warranty covers all applicable Pedro’s tools and accessories against breakage, malfunction, or defect. Under this warranty, we will repair or replace your product, at our discretion. Pedro's 2-Year Warranty covers all applicable Pedro’s tools and accessories against breakage, malfunction, or defect. Under this warranty, we will repair or replace your product, at our discretion, within two years of the purchase date. The 2-Year Warranty applies to the follow items: - Tulio Q/R Skewer Multi-tool - Pro Torque Wrench - Demi-torque Wrench - Domestique Floor Pump - Prestige Floor Pump - Super Prestige Floor Pump - Blow-Out Bags - Discontinued items CLEAN & LUBE Degrease______________________________________________________ Oranj Peelz-Powerful Citrus Degreaser Sizes: 16oz and 1 Gallon Pedro’s original citrus based degreaser that quickly dissolves away tough drivetrain grease and grime. Low surface tension allows superior penetration allowing the degreaser to remove contamination from all surfaces of the drivetrain. Oranj Peelz is great for classic "wet degreasing" paired with our Toothbrush drivetrain brush or in the Pedro’s Chain Machine. Pro J-Professional Strength Citrus Degreaser Sizes: 16oz and 1 Gallon Pro J is a unique degreaser that cuts through the toughest grease, grime, road tar, and dirt with ease. Pro J's proprietary high viscosity, citrus-based formulation visibly coats drivetrain parts and stays where you need it most. The concentrated power requires less scrubbing and wastes less degreaser and the water soluble formula quickly rinses away with water leaving a spotless drivetrain. Clean & Polish________________________________________________ Green Fizz-Conceptrated Foaming Bike Wash Sizes: 16oz, 1 Liter and 1 Gallon Green Fizz is an incredible foaming bike wash that uses proprietary surfactants to lift dirt and grime from the whole bike. The surfactants work quickly on dirt and other contaminants by lowering the surface tension of the dirt molecules and allowing it to be effortlessly wiped or rinsed from the bike. Green Fizz's biodegradable solvent-free formula can be safely used on all parts and materials, including carbon fiber, without washing away grease and lubricants or damaging delicate parts. The highly concentrated formula can be used straight from the bottle with a rag, sprayed from the bottle and then rinsed with water, or diluted in a bucket of water and used with brushes or other cleaning tools. Bike Lust-Silicone Bike Polish and Cleaner Sizes: 16oz, 1 Liter and 1 Gallon The original bike polish, Bike Lust uses a proprietary silicone formula to make any bike shine like new and makes future cleaning quicker and easier! Bike Lust goes on wet and dries into a beautiful coating that protects against UV damage, dirt, and water. Bike Lust also includes a biodegradable cleaner to remove light dirt and grime as it polishes. It is great for all materials and finishes including matte finishes, carbon fiber, and even on tires to help shed mud! CLEAN & LUBE Lube ____________________________________________________________________ Ice Wax 2.0-Natural Wax Dry Lubricant Sizes: 4oz and 1 Gallon Designed for dry to mixed conditions. Pedro's Ice Wax 2.0 has been engineered with advanced chemistry to provide a wet application that uses a unique detergent carrier to help push contaminants from the chain. Once dry, the wax forms a dry coating on the surfaces of the chain which provides excellent lubrication, efficiency, and wear protection. As an added bonus, as Ice Wax 2.0 slowly wears off over time, any contamination on the chain is removed with the wax leaving a cleaner chain. Go!-Low Viscosity, Wet Chain Lubricant Sizes: 4oz and 1 Gallon A low viscosity lubricant that provides superior penetration, wear protection and lubrication under high load, reducing wear to drivetrain components by providing low friction and high efficiency. Go! is our most advanced vegetable/synthetic chain lubricant designed to associate ionically with metal surfaces creating a protective barrier, and keeping it there, for added life and increased anti-wear properties. In addition the lower viscosity further improves efficiency and penetration to ensure full internal surface coverage and protection against corrosion. As an added bonus, Go! is biodegradable and a great solvent helping to remove contaminants from the chain. Chainj-Medium Viscosity, Wet Chain Lubricant Sizes: 4oz and 1 Gallon A medium viscosity lubricant that has been engineered to provide superior wear protection and lubrication under high load, reducing wear to drivetrain components by providing low friction and high efficiency. Chainj is a proprietary vegetable/synthetic chain lubricant engineered at the molecular level to associate ionically with metal surfaces creating a protective barrier, and keeping it there, for added life and increased anti-wear properties. As an added bonus, Chainj is biodegradable and a great solvent helping to remove contaminants from the chain. Syn Lube-High Viscosity, Synthetic, Wet Chain Lubricant Sizes: 4oz and 1 Gallon Pedro’s first product, Syn Lube is a synthetic lubricant designed to handle the harshest conditions and outlast other lubes in all conditions. Syn Lube is formulated with extreme pressure additives, corrosion inhibitors, and tackifiers to provide incredible wear protection, lubrication, and staying power in extreme wet and muddy conditions. Unique polymer detergents also work to break down dirt protecting the surfaces of your chain. Syn Lube is the preferred lubricant for any rider looking for incredible lasting performance. Grease __________________________________________________________________ Syn Grease Plus-Premium All Purpose Bicycle Grease Sizes: 3oz Syn Grease Plus is a premium, all-purpose, NLGI #1.5, extreme pressure, synthetic lithium bicycle grease that meets tough GC-LB requirements, the highest rating for bearing performance classification. This rating means Syn Grease Plus will provide the absolute highest performance and protection for your most critical bearing applications. Syn Grease Plus is formulated to have an excellent dropping point, superior water resistance, and outstanding structural stability over an extremely wide range of temperatures. Syn Grease Plus is also fantastic for assembly tasks, great for threads, ensuring accurate torque and protecting against corrosion, and great for component interfaces, ensuring easy adjustment and removal and again preventing corrosion. Syn Grease Plus is the grease of choice for those that demand the best performance. Bio Grease-Biodegradable Bicycle Grease Sizes: 3oz Bio Grease is new and improved for 2013. The improved formula is a multi-purpose, NLGI #2, extreme pressure, biodegradable lithium bicycle grease formulated to have excellent dropping point, water resistance, and stability over a wide range of temperatures. Bio Grease is also formulated to provide excellent oxidative stability, corrosion protection, and extreme pressure/anti-wear protection. Bio Grease is excellent for assembly tasks, great for threads, ensuring accurate torque and protecting against corrosion, and great for component interfaces, ensuring easy adjustment and removal and again preventing corrosion. As a bonus, the biodegradable formula will not harm the environment, naturally biodegrading, if any ever makes its way off your bike during riding, washing, or overhauls. CLEAN & LUBE Clean & Lube Tools______________________________________ Toothbrush-Drivetrain Brush Pedro’s ergonomically-designed Toothbrush uses short, stiff bristles up front for use on chains, chainrings and cassettes. At the opposite end, longer, larger diameter bristles reach deep between the cassette cogs for thorough cleaning. Grease Injector-Grease Injection Tool Designed to fit Pedro’s 3oz Bio Grease and all standard 9/16” grease tubes. The Pedro’s Grease Injector features an ergonomic shape ensuring easy, one-handed operation and precise, mess-free grease application. Chain Keeper-Wheel Placeholder for Cleaning and Travel Pedro’s novel Chain Keeper is designed to maintain chain tension during cleaning. This compact tool inserts into the right rear dropout when the wheel is removed for cleaning, storing, or transporting bikes. A quick-release lever allows for fast and easy installation and removal. Chain Pig-Shop Quality, Hands Free, Chain Cleaner The Chain Pig was designed with professional quality, easy use, performance and versatility in mind. Each element has been designed to outperform and outlast the competition. The upper and lower body are made from super-strong, chemical and impact-resistant plastic, designed to last for years of use. The brush wheels, which have the toughest job in any chain cleaner, feature larger diameter bristles optimized for stiffness, effective cleaning performance, and superior durability. For bikes with rear derailleurs the drag-free derailleur hook provides simple use and hands-free operation. The Chain Pig has also been designed for efficient cleaning and degreaser usage. The system allows effective cleaning using only 1 fluid ounce of degreaser. The stage one brushes effectively pull degreaser up from the reservoir and onto the chain. The chain is then scrubbed from all angles and finally pulled through a large durable sponge that wicks excess and contaminated fluid from the chain minimizing mess and dripping. The sponge also wipes the chain, filtering larger contaminants, and returning usable degreaser back for more cleaning. CLEAN & LUBE Cleaning Tool Kits________________________________________ Pro Brush Kit-Bicycle Specific Brush Set Keeping your bike clean is an essential part of bicycle maintenance ensuring better performance, increased safety, easier repairs, increased life of all parts of the bike, and more fun on your next ride! Pedro's Pro Brush Kit offers a set of four unique brushes designed specifically to easily and quickly clean all parts of the bike. Made with the user experience and durability in mind, each brush's ergonomic handle fits well in your hand while offering unmatched durability. The bristles of each brush, which vary in diameter, length, and density , have been selected to provide a balance of durability, cleaning performance, and gentleness to match each brush's intended usage. Mini Pit Kit-Essential Bicycle Maintenance Tool Kit Looking to keep your bike clean, adjusted, and running properly? The Mini Pit Kit provides the essential tools you need to clean your bike and make basic adjustments and repairs, all conveniently stored in a durable, portable bucket with room to add your favorite Pedro's cleaners and lubricants. Keep it in the garage or take it on the road and keep you bike running right! Check out Pedro's full cleaner, lube, and tool lineups for more innovative ways to keep your bike running right and turn your Mini Pit Kit into a complete maintenance solution ready for anything! TOOLS FOR THE RIDE Tülio-Quick Release Skewer Multi-Tool This is a multi-tool like no other. The Tülio Q/R Skewer Multi-Tool replaces standard 130mm and 135mm rear quick release skewers and provides an integrated 8-function sub-60 gram multi-tool. Each element of the Tülio was carefully selected to help you get home by providing the essential tools needed to get out of a jam. As an integral part of the bicycle, you can be sure you will NEVER forget a multi-tool again. Key features include a premium quick release skewer, ergonomic anodized 7075-T6 aluminum lever/tool body, heat-treated tool steel components protected by Taya GST 500 green corrosion resistant coating, and total skewer weight of only 100 grams. Eight tool functions include 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm hex wrenches, flathead screwdriver, 1-11 speed compatible chain tool, and 3.23mm and 3.45mm spoke wrenches. Backed by a Pedro's two year warranty. Trixie-8-Function Fixed-Gear Multi-Tool Pedro's has drawn upon its experience making professional shop tools to design the Trixie, the ultimate multi-tool for the fixed-gear urban rider. Pedro's Trixie is laser cut from 5mm thick heattreated tool steel for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. The tool's 187mm (7.4in) length and ergonomic shape provide outstanding leverage and comfort. Best of all, the Trixie mounts to your water bottle mounts with included wing nuts ensuring you always have your tool when you need it. The new Trixie, redesigned for 2013, features a new 4mm/5mm hex bit in a rubber holder, 8, 9, 10, and 15mm box end wrenches, improved lockring wrench, and improved bottle opener. Six-Pack Chain Tool-6-Function Multi-Tool Pedro's Six-Pack Chain Tool is a super compact, professional quality, minimalist multi-tool great on its own or as a supplement to other multi-tools lacking a chain tool or spoke wrenches. The SixPack Chain tool is made from heat-treated tool steel for strength and long-lasting performance. The small ergonomic design fits almost anywhere but performs like a full size chain tool. The SixPack Chain Tool Multi-Tool weighs 80 grams and has 6 functions including 5mm hex key, a flat blade screwdriver, and shop quality chain tool with integrated 3.2, 3.3, and 3.5mm spoke wrenches. MOBILE REPAIR SHOP TOOLS FOR THE RIDE Folding Multi-Tools: Pedro's folding multi-tools feature tools made from heat-treated tool steel for strength, superior anti-corrosion finish for unmatched long-lasting performance, and handles made of lightweight but super tough composite material. In addition, the handle has a built in tool stop that allows the wrenches to be rotated 270 degrees for leverage and ease of use. RxM-12-Function Folding Multi-Tool The RxM blends efficient size and weight with the essential rider needs featuring the most essential tool you need to repair your bike out on the road or trail and get home safely. The RxM Multi-Tool weighs 163 grams and has 12 tools including 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm hex keys, a flat blade screwdriver, m7 spoke wrench and a removable shop quality chain tool with integrated 3.2, 3.3, and 3.5mm spoke wrenches. ICM-17-Function Folding Multi-Tool The Pedro's ICM Multi-Tool is like having a tool box full of tools featuring every essential tool you need to repair your bike out on the trail and get home safely. The ICM Multi-Tool weighs 235 grams and has 17 tools including 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm hex wrenches, Mavic M7 spoke wrench and two traditional spoke wrenches (3.2 and 3.5mm), chain tool, a bottle opener, flatblade and Phillips-head screwdrivers, two tire levers, and a T25 Torx. Folding Hex Set-7-Function Folding Multi-Tool Pedro's folding hex set multi-tools are essential for the shop, event, ride, and at home. The Folding Hex Wrench Set weighs 105 grams and has 7 tools including 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5 and 6mm hex wrenches. Folding Hex Set with Screwdrivers-7-Function Folding Multi-Tool Pedro's folding hex set multi-tools are essential for the shop, event, ride, and at home. The Folding Hex Wrench Set With Screwdrivers weighs 120 grams and has 7 tools including 2.5, 3, 4, 5 and 6mm hex wrenches plus flat-blade and #2 Phillips screwdrivers. Folding Hex Set with Torx T25-7-Function Folding Multi-Tool Pedro's folding hex set multi-tools are essential for the shop, event, ride, and at home. The Folding Hex Wrench Set With T25 Torx weighs 115 grams and has 7 tools including 2.5, 3, 4, 5 and 6mm hex wrenches plus flat-blade and T25 torx. MOBILE REPAIR SHOP Master Tool Kit 3.0-Portable Professional Tool Kit The latest incarnation of the Pedro's Master Tool Kit brings refinements co-developed by professional mechanics world wide including those of Garmin/Slipstream professional road team and the dominant Luna Chix mountain bike team. The Master Tool Kit 3.0 is full redressed in a new custom, lockable, water-tight, pressure-regulated, ABS plastic case that laughs at its lifetime warranty. We're confident you aren't going to need it. The refined tool pallet design and open layout bottom half of the case puts what you need at your finger tips while leaving space to customize your setup. The Master Tool Kit 3.0 is filled with a selection of 64 tools needed for any event, hand-picked by the pros and including items you won't find anywhere else like the Pedro's Vise Whip. Master Tool Case 3.0-Portable Professional Tool Case with Pallet Set The Master Tool Kit Case is a new custom, lockable, water-tight, pressure-regulated, ABS plastic case that laughs at its lifetime warranty. We're confident you aren't going to need it. The refined tool pallet design and open layout bottom half of the case puts what you need at your finger tips while leaving space to customize your setup. Apprentice Tool Kit-PortableTool Kit Inspired by Pedro's unrivaled MTK, the new Apprentice Tool Kit offers 22 handpicked professional tools enclosed in a high quality, blow-molded hard case. This ultra-portable tool kit leverages the versatility of Pedro's hand tools to provide 32 functions covering an impressive range of installations and repairs making it perfect for the professional or enthusiast. Each tool has its own custom designed location cut into durable EVA foam keeping the kit organized and your tools easy to find. Designed for easy transport and efficient storage, the Apprentice Tool Kit is perfect for the car, taking to events, or a minimalist home shop setup. MOBILE REPAIR SHOP Starter Tool Kit-PortableTool Kit The Starter Tool Kit is designed for the aspiring mechanic looking to get started with the right tools and room to grow. The kit starts with our Burrito Tool Wrap. This versatile wrap keeps your tools organized and protected in a durable, ultra-portable design with twenty pockets, waterproof exterior, and space for tools up to 13.75" (350mm) in length. Next we fill the Burrito with the essential tools needed by every mechanic. Finally, we round things out by leaving nine extra spots to add tools as you learn new skills and tackle new challenges. Burrito Tool Wrap-Tool Wrap Hungry to get your tools organized, protected, and ready for action? Then chow down on the Pedro's Burrito Tool Wrap. Designed in conjunction with our Starter Tool Kit, this wrap is designed for versatility and convenience. Twenty pockets offer ample space for all your tools. Unroll flat on a bench or hang by the integrated grommets and find your tools displayed over the roomy 21" x 15" surface. When its time to pack up, the waterproof exterior and internal flap keep you tools protected and velcro straps keep everything in check. Still hungry? Your favorite Pedro's floor pump fits perfectly in the Burrito straps. Mini Pit Kit-Essential Bicycle MaintenanceTool Kit Looking to keep your bike clean, adjusted, and running properly? The Mini Pit Kit provides the essential tools you need to clean your bike and make basic adjustments and repairs, all conveniently stored in a durable, portable bucket with room to add your favorite Pedro's cleaners and lubricants. Keep it in the garage or take it on the road and keep you bike running right! Check out Pedro's full cleaner, lube, and tool lineups for more innovative ways to keep your bike running right and turn your Mini Pit Kit into a complete maintenance solution ready for anything! Folding Repair Stand Whether you are washing your bike after a muddy ride or installing shiny new parts, having a repair stand will make your experience easier, safer, and more enjoyable. Pedro's Folding Repair Stand provides an excellent solution in a lightweight, versatile, strong, and easy to use package. When you are done for the day, the included bag makes transport and storage simple and easy. Portable Work Bench Pedro's Portable Workbench is perfect at any event, in the shop, or at home with plenty of space to hold a tool kit, loose tools and bike care, and components. With a large, laminated work-top surface, two height settings, and durable design, this bench is perfect for creating a dialed setup to work on any bicycle in any location. When not in use the bench folds flat making for efficient storage and easy transport. Dimensions of table are 120cm X 47cm X 82cm when set up and 120cm X 47cm X 10cm when folded. Limited three-year warranty. TOOL SETS Bench in a Box-86-Piece Shop Tool Set The Bench in a Box is an extensive tool set with 86 professional quality tools packaged simply to ensure the best possible value. Inside you will find nearly every available Pedro’s tool ready for any installations, overhauls, and repairs that come your way. The perfect kit to set up a professional bench. Apprentice Bench Tool Kit-55-Piece Shop Tool Set Drawing inspiration from our Bench In a Box and Master Tool Kit, this extensive tool set includes 55 professional quality tools packaged simply to ensure the best possible value. You won’t find a glorified fishing tackle box but instead a wide variety of professional tools ready to tackle installations, overhauls, and repairs. The perfect kit for new shop mechanics or home enthusiasts. TOOL SETS Hex Bit Set-Bit Set for Pedro's Torque Wrenches Pedro's Bit Set is designed to work with our Demi and Pro Torque Wrenches offering the most common sizes required. Made from heat-treated steel for strength and long-lasting performance, this set includes a 1/4" drive adapter, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm hex bits, and T25 torx bit. Screw Driver Set-Bicycle Screwdriver Set These professional grade screwdrivers are designed for ease of use, comfort, and long-lasting durability. Available in 5-Piece Set w/ pouch and 2-Piece Set. Pro T/L Hex Wrench Set-9-Piece Metric Hex Wrench Set With Pouch The hex wrench is the most common tool needed for the modern bicycle. Choosing the right set can make the difference between good day and a bad day working on bikes. Pedro's Pro T/L Hex Wrench Set is up to the challenge and offers features you won't find anywhere else. We started by choosing heattreated S2 tool steel to ensure the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. We then added extra length to each leg of the wrench offering better leverage and easy access to hard-to-reach bolts. Each end of the wrench is purpose-built with a versatile round-style end on the long leg and on the short leg, Pedro's proprietary anti-slip grooves ensuring secure and safe usage on even the toughest bolts. Finally we finished off by overmolding the wrenches with an ergonomic, soft plastic, TPR handle that fits in your hand like a glove providing the ultimate in grip and comfort. The set includes 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, & 10mm hex and T25 torx, in convenient custom Pedro's pouch. L Hex Wrench Set-9-Piece Metric Hex Wrench Set With Holder We made these wrenches from heat-treated SNCM-V alloy steel to ensure superior strength and long-lasting performance. Pedro's hex wrenches also feature extra length and a round-style end for better leverage and easy access and handling of hard-to-reach bolts. The set includes all the sizes you need, in convenient holder. Pro T/L Torx Wrench Set-7-Piece Torx Wrench Set The torx style fastener is quickly becoming standard fare on the modern bicycle. Having the right torx wrenches in the right sizes is essential for the modern mechanic. Pedro's Pro T/L Torx Wrench Set is up to the challenge and offers features you won't find anywhere else. We started by choosing heattreated S2 tool steel to ensure the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. We then added extra length to each leg of the wrench offering better leverage and easy access to hard-to-reach bolts. Finally we finished off by overmolding the wrenches with an ergonomic, soft plastic, TPR handle that fits in your hand like a glove providing the ultimate in grip and comfort. The set includes T7, T10, T15, T20, T25, T30, and T40 sizes. L Torx Wrench Set-7-Piece Torx Wrench Set With Holder We made these wrenches from heat-treated SNCM-V alloy steel to ensure superior strength and long-lasting performance. Pedro's torx wrenches also feature extra length for better leverage and easy access and handling of hard-to -reach bolts. The set includes all the sizes you need, in convenient holder. Ratcheting Combo Wrench Set-8-Piece Metric Wrench Set With Pouch The Pedro's Ratcheting Combo Wrench Set features beautiful, compact, and durable spanner wrenches. The forged and polished wrenches feature a convenient combination of six point ratchet box-end and offset open-end. GENERAL TOOLS Y Wrenches Pedro's popular Y-Wrenches feature heat-treated tool steel construction and durable plastic body for strength and long-lasting performance. The ergonomic shape provides excellent leverage and easy handling. Available in the following models: Y Wrench - 2,2.5,3 - Includes 2, 2.5, and 3mm hex sizes Y Wrench - 4,5,6 - Includes 4, 5, and 6mm hex sizes Y Wrench - 4,5,6 w/ Ball - Includes 4, 5, and 6mm ball-end style hex wrench sizes Y Wrench - T10,T25,T30 - Includes T10, T25, and T30 torx sizes Hex Drivers Features include an ergonomic dual-density screw driver handle for comfort and control, an extra long hex key for exceptional leverage, a second ball end for quick and easy installation or removal, and heat-treated S2 tool steel construction for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. Available in the following models: 5mm - Perfect for the common 5mm hex hardware found on most bikes. 6mm - Specifically designed for installation and removal of pedals. 8mm - Specifically designed for installation and removal of pedals and cranks. 10mm -Specifically designed for quick and easy installation and removal of cranks including the Campagnolo® Ultra-Torque. GENERAL TOOLS Adjustable Wrench-Premium 10” Adjustable Wrench Pedro's premium adjustable wrench is a great addition to any tool set. Features include an innovative jaw design which prevents damage to fasteners and opens to 33mm, an ergonomic, soft-plastic, TPR handle offering comfort, leverage, and easy handling, laser engraved sizing scale and proper usage direction arrows for simple operation, an optimized forged chrome vanadium body providing strength and lighter weight, and 10" (250mm) length for the perfect blend of leverage and portability. Demi Torque Wrench-Click Type Micrometer Torque Wrench Torque wrenches have become an essential bicycle tool. The increase in carbon fiber bikes and components have driven the need. Pedro's Demi Torque Wrench is designed to handle the low to middle end of the torque range, adjustable from 3-15Nm, This smaller size torque wrench is perfect for working in tight spaces and fits nicely in the hand. This click-type torque wrench makes an audible "click" when desired torque is reached and is quickly set using a micrometer-style dial and simple locking mechanism. The Demi Torque Wrench features a quarter-inch reversible ratcheting drive, heat-treated steel construction for accuracy, strength, and reliability, and is accurate to within +/- 4 percent. Backed by a Pedro's two year warranty. Pro Torque Wrench-Click Type Micrometer Torque Wrench Pedro's Pro Torque Wrench is designed to handle the upper end of the torque range, adjustable from 6-30Nm. This click-type torque wrench makes an audible "click" when desired torque is reached and is quickly set using a micrometer-style dial and simple locking mechanism. The Pro Torque Wrench features a quarter-inch reversible ratcheting drive, heat-treated steel construction for accuracy, strength, and reliability, and is accurate to within +/- 4 percent. Backed by a Pedro's two year warranty. Tape Measure-English/Metric Tape Measure Measurements are an essential part of bicycle mechanics needed for everything from bike fitting, to component positioning, and much more. The Pedro's Tape Measure is perfect to tackle any bike measure task featuring a compact design and small details that make a difference. Our instant locking design is the opposite of most tape measures on the market and is truely handy when trying to juggle a bike, tools, and make a measurement at the same time. The small size is just right for the toolbox and won't take up valuable space needed for other tools. Magnetic Parts Tray-Small Parts Holder Often times you spend more time trying to locate the part than the job itself! This is why Pedro's offers it Magnetic Parts Tray. The six-inch diameter bowl features an extra powerful magnet and bright yellow color keeping small parts safe and easy to access. Star Nut Setter-Star Nut Setter with Guide for 1” & 1 1/8” Steerers Pedro's Star Nut Setter was designed to make star nut installation quick and easy. Compatible with 1" and 1 1/8" steerer tubes, the Pedro's Star Nut Setter features a guide that surrounds the steerer providing perfect alignment and perfect depth every time. The compact size is perfect for the tool box and the tool steel construction ensures long-lasting performance. Headset Wrenches-Flat wrench for headsets: Available in 32mm, 36mm, and 40mm sizes. Pedro's headset flat wrenches are made from 3.2mm thick, precision laser cut, heat-treated tool steel for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. Pedro's designed each flat wrench to fit perfectly protecting the component and ensuring simple and safe usage for the mechanic. Each ergonomically designed flat wrench also features a single-ended design with cushioned grip to provide maximum leverage & comfort. BRAKE & SHIFTING TOOLS Cable Cutter-Bicycle Cable and Housing Cutter Cable cutters are an essential tool used for some of the most fundemental elements on the bicycle. What seems like a simple tool can often be the root of frustation when poor cut quality ruins a brand new cable, crimps housing shut, or leaves strands uncut. The Pedro's Cable Cutter is an industry favorite and when put to the test against the competition and you will quickly see why. Our cable is designed for years of service, for comfortable and easy usage, and with extra jaw overlap ensuring a clean cut every time. Cable Puller-Fourth Hand Tool Sometimes the task at hand requires more hands than available. If you've ever worked with some of the more finicky bicycle brakes, you know what we are talking about. Pedro's Cable Puller, commonly known as the "Fourth Hand Tool" provides the perfect tool for tensioning brake or derailleur cables while making adjustments. Featuring one hand operation, an ergonomic cushioned handles, and a thumb lock, this tool simultaneously grips and tensions the cable while keeping your other hand free to secure the cable in place. End the frustration and pick one up! Made from Heat-treated laser cut steel. Chain Checker Plus-Chain Wear Check Tool, Chain Hook Tool, and Chainring Nut Wrench Checking your chain for wear is one of the simplest things any cyclist can do to maintain drivetrain performance and minimize maintenance costs. The Pedro's Chain Checker Plus makes this task quick and easy offering a simple worn/not worn measurement which tells you if your chain should be replaced. To ensure the maximum life from your chain and accuracy of measurement, Pedro's implemented a three-point design which properly isolates pin wear from roller wear. Other two-point designs do not and can incorrectly indicate a worn chain, robbing the user of additional miles and money. Not content to offer only chain wear functionality, Pedro's included a chain hook tool, perfect for simplifying chain removal and installation, and a chainring nut wrench, essential for removal and installation of chainrings. BRAKE & SHIFTING TOOLS Tutto Multi-Chain Tool-Screw Type Chain Tool The Tutto blends ergonomic, organic design and noticeable industrial stature with patented innovations like the Fit Dial and RPG and novel additions like the 11-Speed Peening Bit, ergonomic set -back handle design, and Guide Pin Sheer Slot you won't find on any other tool. These unique features make the Tutto the most versatile chain tool available, compatible with almost any chain from single speed to Campagnolo® 11 Speed. Lastly, the Tutto was designed with season after season of professional service in mind featuring heat-treated tool steel construction for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance, and simple dissassembly to make servicing and part replacement a breeze, if its ever needed. Simply put, the Tutto may be the last chain tool you ever need. Pro Chain Tool 2.0-Screw Type Chain Tool The chain tool is fundamental to bicycle mechanics. The Pedro's Pro Chain Tool 2.0 is a workhorse designed to make chain removal, installation, and adjustments simple, safe, and comfortable. This shop quality screw-type chain tool is ready for years of professional use and even includes 2 replacement pins stored conveniently in the handle. Vise Whip-Cassette Removal Tool Do you just LOVE fumbling with awkward tools, slamming you knuckles into sharp gear teeth, and making tasks harder than they should be?? We didn’t think so. The Pedro's Vise Whip is simply a better solution for holding your cassette during removal. This innovative tool was developed by Pedro's in close collaboration with legendary frame builder and cycling technical author Lennard Zinn. The Vise Whip is beautifully simple to use, adjusts to fit 11-23 tooth gears on all multi-gear cassettes including 11-speed, and locks in place during use. Once you try it, you'll never go back to a chain whip again. Cog Wrench-Cassette Removal Tool The Pedro's Cog Wrench is back for 2013 in a new updated design. We've taken this proven tool and married it to the popular handle found on our Equalizer Pedal Wrench. This simple elegant solution for holding your cassette during removal securely holds 11 or 12 tooth cogs and works with most cassettes on the market. Made from heat-treated tool steel for the ultimate in strength and longlasting performance. Cassette/Freewheel Sockets Pedro's cassette socket tools provide the professional quality, precision fit tools required to properly install, remove, and adjust modern components. Pedro's designed each socket tool to fit perfectly protecting the component and ensuring simple and safe usage for the mechanic. Designed to be used with Pedro's snap-channel Pro Socket Handle, any 24mm socket/wrench, or in a bench vise. Available in the following models: Cassette Lockring Socket (with or without pin) - Fits all Shimano®, Sram®, SunRace®, SunTour®, Chris King®, and other HG standard cassette lockrings and Shimano® disc brake lockrings. Campy BB & Cassette Socket - Fits all Campagnolo® cassette lockrings and Record, Chorus, Centaur, and Athena bottom brackets. Freewheel Socket - Fits all four-notch BMX/single-speed freewheels for hubs with 1.37 x 24 TPI threads. PEDAL, CRANK, & BB TOOLS Equalizer Pedal Wrench-Shop Quality Pedal Wrench The Pedro's Equalizer Pedal Wrench makes quick work of even the toughest pedals. Features include an extra long, 350mm length, tubular handle with dice grip for control and comfort, heat-treated chrome-moly steel construction for the ultimate strength and long-lasting performance, and a precision cut 15mm wrench opening positioned at a 30 degree offset to improve mechanical advantage and wrench positioning. Pro Pedal Wrench-Shop Quality Pedal Wrench The Pedro's 15mm Pedal Wrench features include a long, 305mm length, cushioned plastic grip for control and comfort, heat-treated tool steel construction for the ultimate strength and long-lasting performance, and a precision cut 15mm wrench opening positioned at a 30 degree offset to improve mechanical advantage and wrench positioning. Apprentice Pedal Wrench-Home Mechanic Pedal Wrench Pulling inspiration from our professional wrenches, the Apprentice Pedal Wrench makes quick work of tough pedals featuring a long 300mm length, cushioned plastic grip for control and comfort, heat-treated tool steel construction for strength and lasting performance, and a precision cut 15mm wrench opening positioned at a 30 degree offset to improve mechanical advantage and wrench positioning. The smaller, lightweight design is also perfect for travel and easy to fit in the toolbox. Universal Crank Remover-Crank Puller for Square Taper and Splined Cranks Pedro's Universal Crank Remover provides the tools required to properly remove press fit square taper and splined cranks and unlike similar items offered by the competition, we include everything you need in one convenient package The Universal Crank Remover fits all cranks using 22mm x 1 threads and square, tapered bottom bracket spindles and splined Shimano® Octalink and ISIS Drive® bottom bracket spindles that do not use a "self extracting" system. PEDAL, CRANK, & BB TOOLS Bottom Bracket Flat Wrenches Pedro's bottom bracket flat wrenches are made from 4mm thick, precision laser cut, heat-treated tool steel for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance. Pedro's designed each flat wrench to fit perfectly protecting the component and ensuring simple and safe usage for the mechanic. Each ergonomic flat wrench features a single-ended design with cushioned grip to provide maximum leverage & comfort. Available in the following models: Bottom Bracket Wrench - fits 16-notch external bearing bottom bracket cups including Shimano® Hollowtech II, Campagnolo® UltraTorque and Power Torque, Race Face®, FSA®, SRAM®, Truvativ®, Chris King®, and Phil Wood® outboard bearing, and disc brake rotor lockrings with 16 external notches. Campagnolo 6-Notch - fits Campagnolo® 6-notch SC-S and AC-H cartridge cups used on sealed cartridge bottom brackets for the following: Veloce®, Xenon®, Mirage®, Daytona®, and Avanti®. Shimano 6-Notch - fits the lockring used on Dura Ace® 7700 and XTR® 950 Bottom Brackets and many other lockrings. Shimano 8-Notch - fits 8-Notch Shimano® Octalink and ISIS Drive® Bottom Bracket Cups. Bottom Bracket Sockets Pedro's bottom bracket socket tools provide the professional quality, precision fit tools required to properly install, remove, and adjust modern bottom bracket components. Pedro's designed each socket tool to fit perfectly protecting the component and ensuring simple and safe usage for the mechanic. Designed to be used with Pedro's snap-channel Pro Socket Handle, with any 24mm socket/wrench, with any square 1/2" drive, or in a bench vise. Available in the following models: External BB Socket - fits 16-notch external bearing bottom bracket cups including Shimano® Hollowtech II, Campagnolo® Ultra-Torque and Power Torque, Race Face®, FSA®, SRAM®, Truvativ®, Chris King®, and Phil Wood® outboard bearing. Splined BB Socket - fits all Shimano® and ISIS Drive® splined 20-tooth bottom bracket cups. BB Socket Holder-Holder Tool for Splined BB Socket If you have even battled with an over-tightened Shimano® and ISIS Drive® splined bottom bracket cup, you know why Pedro's created the BB Socket Holder. Though these types of bottom brackets proved themselves as the standard for many years and continue to be found on many bikes, the tendency for these shallow splines to slip during removal or installation has resulted in more than a few expletives, high frustration levels, and worst of all, injuries. The Pedro's BB Socket Holder provides a simple, shop quality tool that solves this problem. Pro Socket Handle-Shop Quality 24/25.4mm Socket Wrench Adjustable wrenches just don't cut it sometimes and especially not when you are dealing with a stubborn bottom bracket cup. The Pedro's Pro Socket Handle 2.0 is designed to work with Pedro's 24mm snap-channel bottom bracket, freewheel, and cassette sockets. In addition the Pro Socket 2.0 now accepts all 25.4mm (1 inch) socket tools as well. WHEEL & TIRE TOOLS Wheel and Tire_____________________________________________________________ Domestique-Home Mechanic Floor Pump Pedro's Domestique was designed with value in mind. Despite being our lowest floor pump option, the Domestique includes features found on higher priced offerings. These features include high quality steel and plastic construction for durability, a dual head design with thumb-lock lever for easily switching between presta/schrader tube valve types, an integrated pressure gauge, comfortable ergonomic plastic composite handle, and heavy duty composite base for stability. The Domestique is designed with a high air volume stroke to quickly inflate tires up to 120PSI (8 Bar) maximum pressure. Backed by a Pedro's two year warranty. Prestige-Mechanic’s Floor Pump Pedro's Prestige Floor Pump was designed with performance and value in mind. The Prestige shares many features with our lower priced Domestique, but improves with a few key features needed by the advanced user. The Prestige's features include high quality steel and plastic construction for durability, a dual head design with thumb-lock lever for easily switching between presta/schrader tube valve types, a top-mounted integrated pressure gauge for easily monitoring pressure during inflation, comfortable ergonomic dual-density plastic composite handle, and heavy duty composite base for stability. The Prestige is designed with a long stroke, narrow barrel design to quickly inflate tires, but with less effort, up to 160PSI (8 Bar) maximum pressure. Backed by a Pedro's two year warranty. Super Prestige-Professional Floor Pump Pedro's Super Prestige was designed with professional performance in mind. Pedro's latest version of the Super Prestige improves upon its own legacy as a favorite among top mechanics and includes features demanded by the best. These features include high quality alloy steel construction for durability, an automatic head design that instantly adapts to either presta/schrader tube valve types with an integrated bleed valve for quickly setting exact pressures, an integrated top-mounted dial pressure gauge, comfortable ergonomic soft grip handle, and heavy duty alloy steel base for stability. The Super Prestige is designed with a long stroke, narrow barrel design to quickly inflate tires, but with less effort, up to 160PSI (8 Bar) maximum pressure. Backed by a Pedro's two year warranty Tire Levers-Tire Lever Pair The tire lever, though seemingly one of the simplest and most basic of cycling tools, is one commonly used by almost every cyclist, and unfortunately, one often responsible for unnecessary frustration. Really, what is more fun than flatting far away from home, being thrilled you lugged that spare tube and pump, and then having your tire levers snap in two? Pedro's award winning, universally loved tire levers feature molded box construction and a proprietary plastic composite blend that makes them the strongest levers available. The unique chisel tip shape easily inserts beneath the tire bead and the slightly thicker shape keeps the lever securely in place. Additionally, the bold shape of the lever and helpful dual spoke hooks makes removal of even the tightest tires a simple task. Pedro's tire levers are available in bright yellow, pink, green, and orange making them easy to spot in the shop or in the woods making sure you don't lose them. As long as your riding buddies don't steal them from you, we are confident the Pedro's Tire Levers will be the last levers you buy. Do yourself a favor and give them a try. You will love them! If you ever, somehow, manage to use your gorilla strength to break them, our levers are back by Pedro's lifetime warranty, and we will happily replace them for you. Downhill Tire Lever-Steel Tire Lever with Handle If you are looking for the absolutely strongest, most bad-ass tire lever, perfect for the toughest downhill and freeride tires, you've come to the right place. Pedro's downhill tire lever features heat-treated tool steel construction for unmatched strength and reliability, 275mm (10.8") length for incredible leverage, a large shovel tip that holds tight on the bead, a smooth curved shape with polished finished to protect tires and rims, and an ergonomic dual density screw driver style handle providing comfort and security. Cone Wrench-Shop Quality Cone Wrench Pedro's cone wrenches provide professional quality, precision fit wrenches required to properly install, remove, and adjust hubs. Pedro's cone wrenches are made from 2mm thick, precision laser cut, heat-treated tool steel for the ultimate in strength and long-lasting performance and are commonly revered for outlasting many other "shop" quality cones wrenches. Pedro's designed each cone wrench to fit perfectly protecting the hub and ensuring simple and safe usage for the mechanic. Each ergonomically designed flat wrench features a single-ended design with cushioned grip to provide maximum leverage & comfort. Available in 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20mm sizes. Multi Spoke Wrench-3-Function Spoke Wrench Universal spoke wrench designs are generally known for their low quality and awkward shape. The Pedro's Multi Spoke Wrench breaks this mold providing a shop quality spoke wrench in a compact, simple, ergonomic unibody design that feels good in your fingers and is perfect for the toolbox. Includes the three most common sizes. PRODUCT GUIDE Then and Now: A Brief Pedro’s History _____________________________________________________________ In 1989, roommates Bruce Fina and Andrew Herrick founded the Pedro’s brand around a revolutionary chain lube called “Syn Lube” developed by Bruce’s tribologist brother a few years earlier. Friends of Bruce and Andrew’s were living and racing mountain bikes in the Pacific Northwest and couldn’t find a lube that would last an entire race in the muddy conditions The other Teflon based chain lubes couldn’t handle the mud but Syn Lube quickly became the lube of choice due to its unique combination of synthetic oil, staying power, and detergent ingredients. Once mountain bikers tried Syn Lube and experienced its performance, and word spread, demand skyrocketed and the Pedro’s brand, was officially off to the races! With the mountain bike boom of the 90s, the New England based Pedro’s brand grew quickly over the next six years introducing Syn Grease, Syn Lube Road, Bio Degreaser, Bike Lust polish, Extra Dry lube, Oranj Peelz degreaser, and a small line of accessories made from recycled plastics including the Milk levers, Milk cage, and grips. If that wasn’t enough, the brand also launched its famous grassroots support program, racing service program, and mountain bike festival! The brand’s roots in cycling had been firmly planted and a cult following ensued. People loved Pedro’s for the customer focus, grassroots support and easy-going nature. Another aspect embraced by fans was Pedro’s eco friendly products…though if you asked Bruce and Andrew, they would have told you that wasn’t necessarily the goal, but they were glad people liked it! By 2000, Pedro’s added a complete line of professional grade tools uniquely positioning itself as a complete bicycle care brand. The additional products further supported the grassroots program and Pedro’s Racing Service and Pedro’s supported as many as 375 grassroots riders and 60 events each year. Today, our small team proudly carries on the Pedro’s traditions of customer focus, grassroots support, and easy-going attitude while continuing to provide innovative, unique, and high quality cleaners, lubricants, tools, and accessories that are safe for you, your family, and the environment. © 2013 Pedro's NA | PO Box 320635 | Boston, MA 02132 PEDROS.COM Tool Kit Comparison Chart Starter Tool Kit $150 R1055.00 R1055.00 Apprentice Tool Kit $250 R1675.00 Apprentice Bench Kit $550 R3875.00 Master Tool Case w/ Custom Pallet Set Bench in a Box $900 R7100.00 X Apprentice Tool Case w/ Custom Foam Burrito Tool Wrap Master Tool Kit $800 R6475.00 R8825.00 X X Chain Checker Plus X Adjustable Wrench-10” X Demi Torque Wrench X Pro Torque Wrench X Hex Bit Set X Y Wrench-2, 2.5, 3mm X X X Y Wrench-4, 5, 6mm X X X X X X X Y Wrench-4, 5, 6mm w/ball X Y Wrench-T10, T25, T30 X L Hex Wrench Set - 9 piece, 1.5mm-10mm, w/ holder L Hex Wrench Set - 7 piece, 1.5mm-6mm, w/ holder X X L Hex Wrench, 8mm X X 9-pc T/L Hex Set, 2mm-10mm hex, T25, w/ Pouch X X 8-pc T/L Hex Set, 2mm-10mm hex X 7-pc T/L Torx Set, T10-T40 X 7-pc L Torx Set, T10-T40. w/ holder X 5mm Hex Driver X 6mm Hex Driver X X X 8mm Hex Driver X X X X X 10mm Hex Driver 5-pc Screwdriver Set, #1, #2 Phillips, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5mm Flatblade w/ Pouch X 5-pc Screwdriver Set, #1, #2 Phillips, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5mm Flatblade 2-pc Screwdriver Set, #2 Phillips, 5.5mm Flatblade X X X X 8-pc Ratcheting Wrench Set, 8mm-15mm w/ Pouch X 8-pc Ratcheting Wrench Set, 8mm-15mm X Equalizer Pedal Wrench Equalizer Pedal Wrench w/ 24mm Socket X X X X X X X X External Bottom Bracket Socket X X BB Socket Holder X X X X X X X X Apprentice Pedal Wrench X X Vise Whip Cog Wrench X X X X Pro Socket Handle 2.0 Splined Bottom Bracket Socket X Campy BB and Cassette Socket Cassette Lockring Socket X X X Cassette Lockring Socket w/ Pin X Freewheel Socket X Bottom Bracket Wrench X X X X X Bottom Bracket Wrench, Shimano® 6-notch X Bottom Bracket Wrench, Shimano® 8-notch X Bottom Bracket Wrench, Campagnolo® 6-notch X Universal Crank Remover w/ Handle X X X Crank Puller (square taper) X Crank Puller (splined axle) X 32mm Headset Wrench (2 pieces) X 36mm Headset Wrench (2 pieces) X 40mm Headset Wrench (2 pieces) X Star Nut Setter Cable Cutter X X X Cable Puller X X X X X Downhill Tire Lever Tire Levers (2) X X X Cone Wrenches, 13, 14, 15, 16mm (2 Pieces Each) Cone Wrenches, 17, 18, 19mm (1 Piece Each) Pro Chain Tool 2.0 Six Pack Chain Tool, w/ Spoke Wrenches (3.2, 3.3, 3.5mm) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Magnetic Parts Tray X Spoke Wrench Set, 4 Pieces w/ Caribiner Spoke Wrench Set, 3-pc, Black, Green, Red X Toothbrush Tape Measure Beverage Wrench X X X X X X X X X X Product Test: Park EK-1 Toolkit vs. Pedro's Master Toolkit 3.0 Posted Date: 3/2/2012 If the value of the bikes in your garage exceeds that of the resale value of your car, you might have a two-wheel addiction. Odds are you are obsessed with bikes, and your spare time is spent tinkering with them in the garage. To ensure that the work gets done right, you need the proper tools. We compared two of the most popular tool kits for home mechanics to help you make an informed choice. Here’s to happier wrenching. PARK TOOL EK-1 PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL AND EVENT KIT Tech features: Park selected 35 tools to fit inside their blue box tool case that together comprises the $575 EK-1 kit. The toolbox has room for quite a few more tools and also locks via a combo and key to keep your goods secure. Included are: • Y-shaped hex wrench—4, 5 and 6 millimeters • Y-shaped hex wrench—2, 2.5 and 3 millimeters • Folding hex wrench set—1.5 to 6 millimeters • Campagnolo cassette lock-ring tool • External-bearing bottom bracket tool • ISIS bottom bracket tool • Bottle opener • Chain-wear indicator • Crankarm wrench • Chainring nut wrench • Chain lube • Cable cutter • Crankarm puller • Folding chain tool • Shimano cassette lock-ring tool • Gear cleaning brush • 32- and 36-millimeter headset wrench • 8- and 10-millimeter molded-handle hex wrenches • Double-sided hammer • Master link pliers • 8–10-millimeter open-ended wrenches • Adjustable crescent wrench • Pedal wrench • Tape measure • 13–19-millimeter cone wrenches • Two Phillips screwdrivers • Two Flat-head screwdrivers • Chainwhip • Spoke wrenches (three sizes) • Tire levers • Fold-up Torx wrench—T7 to T40 • Utility knife Park Tool can be contacted at (651) 777-6868. PEDRO’S MASTER TOOL KIT 3.0 Tech features: Pedro’s has assembled 64 tools to make up their $670 Master Tool Kit 3.0. The Pedro’s Tool Kit comes in an ABS plastic case designed with a pressure-regulating valve (so the airtight box bleeds off air at altitude) and is claimed to be watertight. It is backed by a lifetime warranty. Nicely designed foldout pallets ensure that your tool selection stays organized. Like the Park EK-1, Pedro’s kit also has room to add your own tools into the mix. Included tools are: • Y-shaped hex wrench—4, 5 and 6 millimeters • Y-shaped hex wrench—2, 2.5 and 3 millimeters • Y-shaped Torx wrench—T10, T25, and T30 • Five screwdrivers (two Phillips, three flat-blade) • Pedal wrench • Vise whip • 24- and 25.4-millimeter socket handle • ISIS bottom bracket tool • Shimano cassette lock-ring tool • External-bearing bottom bracket socket • External-bearing bottom bracket wrench • Bottom bracket socket holder • Campagnolo cassette lock-ring tool • Eight-piece ratcheting wrench set—8–15 millimeters • Nine-piece L-hex wrench set—1.5–10 millimeters • Cable cutter • 13–19-millimeter cone wrenches • 5-, 6-, 8 - and 10-millimeter molded-handle hex wrenches • Eight-piece T/L-handle hex wrench set—2–10 millimeters • Pro chain tool • Crankarm puller • Tire levers • Tape measure • Bottle opener Pedro’s can be contacted at (978) 657-7101. PARK TOOL EK-1 PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL AND EVENT KIT PEDRO’S MASTER TOOL KIT 3.0 Field test results: We’ve used both tool kits to build and repair our test bikes. As far as quality is concerned, both contain top-notch, shop-grade tools that will last for many years. But, when it comes to value and the most practical tool selection, the Pedro’s Master Tool Kit 3.0 is far superior to the Park EK-1. The most commonly needed tools to service bikes are hex wrenches, and the Pedro’s kit gives you several L- and T-handle options. Park provides you with a folding hex wrench set that almost seems like an afterthought. Where is their awesome T-handle hex wrench set? The Pedro’s toolbox is easy to organize and has room to expand. If you decide to save some money and go with the Park, the money saved can be put toward good hex wrenches and a more complete open-ended wrench set. Then you’d have a complete tool kit that can and will compete with the Pedro’s Master Tool Kit 3.0. Bottom line, for the extra $95, the Pedro’s Master Tool Kit 3.0 provides the home mechanic with a much more complete tool kit. Best tool kits for cyclists By BikeRadar UK | Thursday, January 10, 2013 2.11pm In lean times it pays to do your own wrenching, but to maintain and repair your bike with any success you'll need a decent quality tool kit. Here's our pick of the best cycling-specific offerings we've tested to date. How we rated them To judge the latest bike tool kits we put together a list of the most common jobs riders would carry out themselves and came up with a shortlist of 10 important items: Allen keys – ideally long, T-shaped (as these give the best leverage and are easier on the hands) and ball-ended (for use in tight spaces). Our next preferred option is Y-shaped, followed by the standard L-shaped type Bottom bracket tool – with solid engagement and good leverage Chain tool – with smooth action Cassette removal tools Chainring bolt tool Cable cutters – for changing gear cables, which can be a chore if you ride regularly through winter. Look for rounded blades as these clip the whole way round the cable, giving a clean snip Pedal spanner Tyre levers Screwdrivers – for front and rear mech limit screws, plus a tiny screwdriver is always useful Torx drivers – for brake/rotor adjustment We set any extras we considered valuable alongside this range and balanced it against the quality of the tools and value for money that each set represented. Pedro's Bench in a Box Pedro’s have stuffed the contents of a home workshop into a cardboard box. Finish and functionality are excellent, so just get yourself a chest for a fully equipped workspace. Tools: Hex keys (L-shaped, T-shaped, Y-shaped), Torx keys (T-shaped, Y-shaped), chain tool, 8, 9 & 10mm spanners (combination), cable cutters, tyre levers, screwdrivers, spoke keys, vice whip, cassette lockring tool, torque wrench, pedal spanner, cone spanners, external cup BB tool, Shimano cartridge BB tool, crank extractor, socket/tool drive, tape measure, parts bowl, threadless nut setter, BMX freewheel remover, BB tools (6-pin, 8-pin, Campagnolo SKS), headset spanners, cable wrench, bottle opener From: Pedro's / 2Pure (UK) Cyclo Tool Shadow Board & Tools If you value order in your workshop, the Shadow Board displays 80 high quality tools for removing and adjusting just about everything: files, screwdrivers, spanners, chain whip, crank extractors, pliers and a 3/8in drive torque wrench with 4-8mm hex drives, 25 and 32mm sockets plus a ½in drive convertor. The hex keys are ball-ended and L-shaped, but they’re fine quality, as are all the tools. The forged extra long, angled pedal spanner has plastic guards to protect cranks, there’s a great inner wire puller to help when tightening pinch bolts, a Vernier gauge and a ruler for measuring spokes and nipples. There are no Torx keys or chainring bolt tool, but these are easily added. Tools: Hex keys (L-shaped), chain checker, chain tool, 8, 9 & 10mm spanners (combination and socket), cable cutters, screwdrivers, spoke keys, chain whip, cassette lockring tool, torque wrench, pedal spanner, cone spanners, external cup BB tool, Shimano cartridge BB tool, crank extractor, drive bits, pliers (conventional, narrow, circlip, slip joint), scissors, files, hammers (metal, rubber/plastic), freewheel remover (singlespeed, Shimano UG, Suntour, BMX), BB tools (fixed cup, lockring, 2-pin), headset spanners, cable wrench, spoke ruler, Vernier gauge From: Weldtite Park Tool EK-1 Just opening the Park Tool box is impressive – it has a clear layout and easy-access design, and there are spaces for you to add extra tools, meaning you really can pack your entire workshop in. Tools: Hex wrench sets, cassette lockring tools (Campagnolo & Shimano), BB tools, bottle opener, chain wear indicator, crank wrench, chainring nut wrench, cable cutter, chain lube, crank puller, folding chain tool, hammer, combination wrenches, adjustable wrench, pedal spanner, tape measure, cone wrench set, screwdrivers, spoke wrenches, sprocket removal tool, tyre levers, pliers, star driver, knife, brush From: Park Tool / Madison (UK) Unior 1600E1N Bike Toolbox Unior’s cantilevered steel toolbox is satisfyingly rugged, as are its 37 tools. The package includes a tough Unior apron, and there’s still spare space in the toolbox. Tools: Hex keys (T-shaped), Torx keys (T-shaped), chain checker, chain tool, cable cutters, screwdrivers, spoke keys, chain whip, cassette lockring tool, adjustable spanner, pedal spanner, cone spanners, external cup BB tool, Shimano cartridge BB tool, crank extractor, bottle opener, ball race remover, crown race setter, headset cup remover, apron, toolbox/case From: Unior Birzman TravelSpirit Tool Box with Toolkit The Birzman tools are the ones we found ourselves sighing over and finding excuses to pick up, just to think about what we might do on the bike. The quality is superb, right down to the ergonomic design of the handles, which sit perfectly in your hands. Tools: Wrench set, long-arm ball-point hex key set, combination wrench, BB tool, deadblow hammer, cable cutter, ratchet set, chain rivet extractor, tyre levers, disc brake gap measurer, oil bottle From: Birzman / Birzman UK Pedro's Master Tool Kit 3.0 No, you didn’t read that price wrong, but for your (really quite stupendous) outlay you do get 63 separate items. There’s also no compromise in the specification of the case, which is solidly built and has a waterproof seal. Tools: Y Torx wrench, Y wrenches, cable cutter, chain tool, pedal wrench, cone wrenches, tyre levers, screwdrivers, hex drivers, chain lube, ISIS & external bearing BB tools, HG socket, lockring/cassette tool, crank puller, tape measure, T/L hex set, bottle opener, vice whip, Shimano BB tool, BB socket holder From: Pedro's / 2Pure (UK) Rose Xtreme All2gether XL Supplied in a sturdy box with lift out top compartment and removable steel tray, this has a selection of well-considered tools. Long L-shaped ball-ended hex keys from 1.510mm and a single T25 Torx key will deal with most bike tasks, the chain tool is adjustable with a spare pin, there’s a chain whip, lockring and bottom bracket tools, cable cutters and three good spoke keys. A pair of open spanners fit 8/10 and 12/14mm, but we’d prefer some combi spanners including 9mm and better screwdrivers. Extras include a chain-cleaner, disc pad separators and headset spanners. Tool quality is decent, especially the hex keys and chain tool, and the box has room for your kit to grow. Tools: Hex keys (L-shaped), Torx keys (L-shaped), chain tool, 8, 9 & 10mm spanners (combination), cable cutters, tyre levers, screwdrivers, spoke keys, chain whip, cassette lockring tool, pedal spanner, cone spanners, chainring bolt wrench, external cup BB tool, Shimano cartridge BB tool, crank extractor, puncture repair kit, cleaning brush, BB tools (8-pin), headset spanners, chain cleaner, disc pad separators, toolbox/case From: Rose Bikes X-Tools Bike Tool Kit This is a neat and, with the exception of cable cutters, comprehensive set. There are some economies of scale to get everything into such a small package, like the screwdriver, which is double ended. But on another scale completely, this kit has the largest tyre levers we’ve ever seen – even the most stubborn rubber must yield to them. There’s a puncture repair set included, and the best extra is a cassette tool with an engaging pin. The only element that jars is the storage of the basic Allen keys and small screwdriver. These are stashed in recesses below the larger tools, which makes them look like late additions. But that’s a very small quibble when you get such a lot of functional content for your money. And because the Allen keys don’t have their own custom slots you can upgrade them as and when you can afford to. Tools: Tyre levers, chain whip, Shimano compatible BB tool, pedal spanner, Hollowtech 2 tensioning tool, Allen keys, screwdrivers, cone spanners, chainring bolt tool, puncture repair kit, spoke key, crank remover, cassette tool, splined BB tool, Torx L wrench, chain breaker From: Hotlines (UK) PRO Professional Hardcase PRO’s Professional Hardcase comes laid out in a clamshell plastic case with snap-in slots. Pro doesn’t supply conventional spanners and screwdrivers, assuming you have these already, but the bike tools are great to use. The bottom bracket, cassette lockring and crank removal tools all have comfy rubber handles, as do the chain whip, cable cutters, pedal and cone spanners. The ball-ended hex keys are functionally excellent but their circular holder is quite tight. A Y-tool has T25, T30 and T40 Torx keys, and the double-ended spoke wrench with five interchangeable tips splits in half for easier use. Good chain and chainring bolt tools round off a high quality kit. Tools: Hex keys (L-shaped), Torx keys (Y-shaped), cable cutters, tyre levers, spoke keys, chain whip, cassette lockring tool, pedal spanner, cone spanners, chainring bolt wrench, external cup BB tool, Shimano cartridge BB tool, crank extractor, toolbox/case From: PRO / Madison (UK) PRO Toolbox This hard case tool kit from Shimano offshoot PRO doesn’t have the same quantity of tools as the highest scoring sets in this round-up, but those that it does have are of a high quality – as reflected in the price. It hits nine out of 10 on our wishlist, with the missing screwdriver set being an add-on that isn’t too painful on the wallet. The beefy handles make it easy to get a good grip, and we also like the little graphic that shows exactly what each item does. There are both internal and external bottom bracket tools, as well as spoke key extras – a useful addition, although truing wheels is a specialist skill that won’t be part of every home mechanic’s skill set. All in all, this is a welldesigned and well considered buy. It’s concise in the selection of tools but hits almost all your likely mechanical needs. Tools: Hex wrenches, tyre levers, Torx Y-wrench, chain tool, cable cutters, bottom bracket wrenches, sprocket wrench set, crank removal tool, cone wrenches, spoke key, pedal wrench From: PRO / Madison (UK) Travel choice: Lezyne Port-A-Shop The Port-A-Shop isn’t really a home tool kit but rather, as the name would suggest, a portable travel set. The neat case, which is organisational heaven, houses three multi-tools containing Allen keys and Torx wrenches, plus a screwdriver/pedal hex mix. With the right tools to complete just five of our nominated tasks, on its own it wouldn’t be enough for a complete home workshop. But the mix of key tools plus chain tool and tyre levers is enough to complete the majority of fettling jobs. The multi-tools go beyond what we’d expect in terms of functionality because of the quality of the manufacturing. The one-piece machined bodies provide rock solid stability, and the amount of torque you can apply is fantastic. This is workshop quality in multi-tool form. One especially good extra is a wedge for separating brake pads; it’s a feature that defines this set for us. For definitive home workshop use we can’t score the Port-A-Shop as highly as we’d like, but it’s perhaps the ultimate travel companion. Tools: Metric Allen key set, Torx key set, Phillips and flat head screwdrivers, chain breaker, spoke wrenches, tyre levers, 15mm wrench, bottle opener, patch kit, brake pad wedge From: Lezyne / Upgrade (UK) Quality bike tools - a comparison. Park vs. Pedro’s As far as bike tools go, Park are pretty well the best there is. Sure Shimano makes some fine and tidy implements of destruction (their wooden handled chain breaker is too nice to actually use), but Park has always held the cards. Their familiar blue handled weaponry and drool worthy work stands have always had a special place in my heart. But there is a down side; their products aren't without a price penalty. So how do the cheaper tools fair up against the Park stuff? Enter Pedro’s - their showcase is nearly identical to Park as far as range goes, and they come in a healthy margin below the Big Blue at the checkout. But is the quality there? To answer this enigma, I took a representative tool from both showcases and tested them head to head under laboratory conditions. No expense was spared, and I tried to maintain an objective outlook to the testing. Here is what I found... The Contenders Initial impressions? Well the Park certainly has a lot going for it. A wide, sturdy grip for ham-fisted bottle opening and stainless steel construction leaves the spindly Pedro’s with its corrosion inviting mild steel lagging behind from the outset. The Road test First impressions aside, how do they handle the nitty-gritty? Both tools fell to hand as hoped and required no extensive operation manual for any user with some experience in this field. The Park tool had a wider bite and felt a tad more secure on its intended target than the Pedro’s unit. That aside, both tools didn't struggle in the slightest over the course of our test. Mission accomplished! The verdict.... The Park tool gets the thumbs up from this reviewer. It's sturdy and corrosion resistant stainless construction certainly merits the price difference between the two. The Pedro’s is let down by its sub-par implementation of mild steel and it's narrower handle. However, the Pedro’s is certainly up there for the budget conscious mechanic/tool operator. It is more than $2 cheaper than its rival, and the thinner handle may be preferable for underage drinkers and downhillers crippled by arm pump. As weight weenies don't need bottle openers, I haven't weighed the two but I suspect the Pedro’s unit would be the winner in that regard.
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