In this article I will look at the PB Swiss Tools 304.4 hammer and compare it with a normal 500 gram hammer with a Picard nylon cap. While there is a solid overlap in application options, the PB Swiss Tools 304.4 hammer is basically a 2-in-1 hammer with a dead blow mallet added to the … Read more
In this article I will review PB Swiss Tools Torx set with product number PB 411.BH 6-25. As you probably know I’m a fan of the PB Swiss long hex key set, and with more and more Torx bolts on bikes I simply wanted to add a high quality Torx set to my home mechanic … Read more
The PB Swiss Tools 212LH-10 RB is PB Swiss Tools rainbow color coded hex key set, is a high quality set of allen keys with ball-ends that is used by many mechanics in the professional peloton. In this article I will share my personal experiences since I own a set of PB Swiss Tools long … Read more
The Coin Driver Stubby from PB Swiss Tools with the famous SwissGrip handle, is perfect to remove battery covers, plugs and plastic screws. A lot of cycling electronic devices are powered with a CR2032 coin battery. The PB Swiss Tools Coin driver stubby gives you a firm grip and allows you to accurately apply the … Read more
The latest addition to my PB Swiss Tools collection is the Straight Picktool 7676.3-80 BL, which is advertised as ideal “for assembling and dismantling seal elements at engines, gears, brakes, air-conditioning equipment, etc.” However for me it it is the perfect companion when changing break and shift cables, to open the inner liner. I did … Read more
In this article I will share my view on the DT Swiss Tubeless Ready Rim tape that I used to replace the stock rim tape on my Scott Scale 925 mountain bike, that was damaged around the valve hole in the Syncros X-25 rim.
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 review the 4iiii Precision 3 Power Meter on the left Shimano Deore XT M8100 crankarm. I’ve purchased the factory installed crankarm and exchanged it on my Scott Scale 925 mountain bike. I’ll have a look at the key features, the 4iiii companion app for Google Android and my experience so … 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