Special Purpose Tools

I had the blue handled set already but really wanted this set.? I finally ordered! They are built like tanks, have precision tooling and all of these fit nicely into the hex bolts on the bikes I work on. Took a few uses to get the spinning technique mastered. I love this set, infact I loved them so much I bought the torx spinning set!

This tool is perfect for shimano barbs but the ones Sram uses are actually threaded and a t8 torx size so this tool doesnt actually thread the sram barb into the hose end it simply presses it in. I have used it like this and it seems to work fine but not how sram designed their barbs to be installed. That being said if you shop around you can find 4mm T8 torx bits to replace the one that comes with this tool (T10) and install the sram barb as described by sram techs. Hope this helps...

I've been a mechanic for decades, I already have several Unior, Pedros and Park chain tools and I wanted to try this one to see what it was like since the price was so good. It's fantastic, I'd totally use this as a shop or home tool any day. Plus it stores extra bits in the handle as well. Park should take notes on how to build and price their tools in comparison with this tool.

I work on my bikes frequently and I wanted to fill in some gaps and replace a few things. The overall quality of the tools is good with some variability. For example, the hex wrenches are only OK and it didn't come with any t-handle wrenches or torque wrenches (which would increase the price). I tallied up the list prices of the tools at about $400 so it's a great value if you are starting from scratch. If you've already got a collection of tools, you would need to evaluate whether this kit is worth it.