Crankbrothers Multi-17 Tool

Crankbrothers Multi-17 Tool This is probably the first tool any cyclist should have. The multi tool is essential. It’s small form factor means it’s portable, so it can be used in the garage for quick adjustments, or out on the road. The Crank Brothers Multi 17 packs quite the arsenal of tools in a relatively light weight package. For the 168 grams, you get 17 tools including a chain tool. If you’re only going to have one multi tool, this is the tool to have.If you’re a weight weenie or are looking to carry the bare minimum of tools to get you by on a ride, Crank Brothers also has a Multi 10 ($20), with no chain tool, and the Multi-5 ($13) with...

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Park Tool Home Mechanic Starter Kit

Park Tool Home Mechanic Starter Kit This kit from Park Tool is a great start to a tool collection. It includes all the essentials to get the novice home mechanic working on basic repairs, cleaning, adjusting, and maintaining their bike. 14 tools in a custom Park Tool toolbox for easy storage.Tools included: - AWS-10 Wrench Set, 2mm to 6mm - CT-5 MiniChain Brute Chain Tool - DCW-1 Double Ended Cone Wrench 13mm & 14mm - DCW-2 Double Ended Cone Wrench 15mm & 16mm - DCW-3 Double Ended Cone Wrench 17mm & 18mm - GSC-1 GearClean Brush - FR-5 Cassette Lockring Remover - HCW-16 Pedal Wrench and Chain Whip - SD-2 Shop Screwdriver #2 Phillips -...

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Specialized Tricross Sport Cyclocross Bike

Specialized Tricross Sport Cyclocross Bike Bike Setup: Swapped the 32c tires for 25c. Threw on some lights and ditched the reflectors. Added a bell to ward off pedestrians. All the little things that make the experience commuting in the city a little better. Otherwise, everything else that is stock is still on.Summary: My first bike since I was 15 (I am 27 now). I am 6’7″, 235 lbs riding on a 61 cm frame. It’s a good overall ride. This bike is my primary source for commuting, but it is also fun to take out on the trails and the open road. The stock tires are great overall and provide ample traction but are slow and tiresome to work with. Recommend...

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Kurt Kinetic Road Machine- My Exhaustive Review

Kurt Kinetic Road Machine- My Exhaustive Review!The Kurt Kinetic Road Machine shines because of magnetic coupling, medical-grade silicone, and an unconditional guarantee. There’s a good reason the Road Machine’s the official trainer of the USA Cycling Team.When Pam from Kurt Kinetic offered to send out a Kurt Kinetic Road Machine for review, I thought it was a great idea…for several reasons.I’ve been pounding out mile after mile on my original Kurt Kinetic Fluid trainer for five winters now, and it’s never let me down. In my obsession to search for the best bike trainers to recommend to my readers, the consensus has been that the Kurt...

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