Pedro’s - Interbike 2009
Pedro’s had a couple of very interesting tools, the trickest being the Tülio. The Tülio is ‘all in one’ QR and tool. The Tülio replaces your standard quick release, except the usual QR lever is now a detachable tool. The multi-use tool includes 8 components: 4,5,6, and 8mm hex wrenches, No. 2 flat head screwdriver, a chain tool and a pair of spoke wrenches. The device was a play on words, and was named for Tullio Campagnolo, the inventor of the quick release skewer, and one of the true cycling innovators. I played around with the Tülio, and it was quite easy to remove the tool for usage, and the best part was the QR axle stays tightened while the tool was removed. Loosening and tightening the tool lever like a normal QR was a breeze. An excellent and innovative device!
Weight: 99g
Number of tools: 8
Compatibility: 130 and 135mm rear quick release hubs with 10mm QR axles
The Pedro’s Evolver are a rugged and tough chain tool, meant for the shop, and traveling mechanic. It uses something they call Speed Dial (can you hear me now?), which makes it easy to handle 8-11 speed chains. It also has RPG (retracting pin guide) which supports and guides the tool pin up to prevent misalignment and breakage. And I thought RPG (Role Playing Games) was what I did while playing Zelda on my Nintendo?
Weight: 375g
Number of tools: 4
Compatibility: all 1/8” and 3/32” single and multi-gear chains
Pedro’s Tools
Pedro had 2 new tools that I thought were pretty cool. The first tool is their Vise Whip, and it replaces your old chain whip tool. It is the worlds first locking chain whip, much like a set of Vise grips with a small groove cut in the vises teeth for the cog’s teeth to fit in. I played around with it on their tool bench, and it was pretty sweet.
The second tool was their Demi-Torque wrench. It is a micrometer styled torque wrench for 3-15 Nm adjustments.
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Park Tools has some snappy new tools
See all the latest 2009 Bikes and Products from Park Tool Here!
Talked to Bill at Park Tools today about some nice new products. Park has new gear for single speeders, new emergency kits with pump, patch, pressure gauge, and a multi-tool and it all rolls up nicely. Park also has a new 2nd addition to the Big Blue book of Bicycle Repair. Park also has a new tool that separates hydrolic disc brake pads when you can’t fit your rotor in.
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