In this article I will briefly review the Hazet 2262 screwdriver with 1/4″ bitholder tip and storage compartment for 5 bits. I use the Hazet 2262 in combination with my PB Swiss Tools box of precision bits. If I manuall want to tighten or loosen bolts or screw, the Hazet 2262 is my default tool … Read more
In this article I will review the Wera Zyklop 8000 series Speed ratchets. The 1/4″ Wera Zyklop 8000 A, the 3/8″ Wera Zyklop 8000 B and the Wera Zyklop 8000 C for 1/2″ sockets. Wera is a well known German tool brand, and I will do a brief comparison with a Hazet 916SP ratchet.
In this article I will review the Wolf Tooth Aero Chainring for Shimano GRX 820 Hollowtech II cranks on the Canyon CF SL 8 gravel bike. It is a 46T Aero chainring, and one of the very few Aero chain rings available for gravel bikes. The only other brand with an Aero chainring for gravel … Read more
In this article I will share my thoughts on the Birzman Grease Gun BM14-LGG-S with a tube of lubrication grease. This is a Birzman branded version on the Dualco Squeeze Type Grease guns, which is also the brand behind the Motorex Mini Grease gun.
In this article I will review the Wera 7515 Kraftform Safe-Torque Speed Torque screwdriver with a range 2-6 Nm making this an ideal torque screwdriver for bikes. I have a Ritchey Torque Key (in 5 Nm) and for a 4 Nm you would need to get an additional Torque Key. The Wera 715 is an … Read more
In this article I will share my thoughts about the Motorex Bike Grease 2000 that I purchased in a 850 gram bucket, that contains the fluorescent yellow grease. I apply the Motorex Bike Grease 2000 with a Hazet Mini grease gun, to re-grease my Speeplay Zero pedals or the CEMA Bearing Interlock BB86-BB92 bottom bracket.
In this article I will review the Sidi Rubber Heel Replacement for Carbon Soles of the Sidi Wire SP shoes. It was time to put a pair of new replaceable heel pads on the 2015 Sidi Wire SP shoes (in 2023). So after 8 years of time I needed to purchase some spare parts, and … Read more
In this article I will review the IceToolz Cassette Lockring Tool with 12 mm Guide Pin. I first noticed the IceToolz Lockring Tool in a Mapdec Cycle Works YouTube video: “Pro Tools you need as a home mechanic.” I will share my experiences of installing a 12-speed Shimano Deore XT M8100 cassette on a microspline … Read more
In this article I will review the Stahlwille 4008 ratchet screwdriver in two lengths 4008-1 and 4008-2. Stahlwille is my preferred brand for torque tools (Stahlwille Manoskop) and 50-sersies 1/2″ sockets (12 tooth instead of hex shaped). Stahlwille 4008-1 and 4008-2 ratchet screwdriver with 1/4″ bit holder will be compared with the various other screwdrivers … Read more
In this article I will review the CEMA Bearing Interlock BB86-BB92 Bottom Bracket. I will share my experience from installation, the interlock design and compare it with my C-Bear BB86-BB92 press fit bottom bracket experiences. Some of my thoughts will cover design, quality, what is in the box and many more angles. In a separate … Read more