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PB Swiss Tools Torx Set – PB 411.BH 6-25

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PB Swiss Tools Torx Set – PB 411.BH 6-25

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 toolbox.

For the more generic work in my garage, I have a set of Stahlwille 10771 Torx key set as well. I’ll perform a brief comparison of the Stahlwille 10771 Torx set and the PB Swiss Tools Torx set in the second part of the article.

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Wheelsmfg FIX-BOLT-1 for Shimano Dura Ace 9000

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Wheelsmfg FIX-BOLT-1 for Shimano Dura Ace 9000

Sometimes small details on your road bike make a big difference. The Wheelsmfg FIX-BOLT-1 replaces the black plastic crank arm fixing bolt for Shimano Dura Ace 9000 with a grey anodized  6061 aluminium version. The Wheels Manufacturing crank fixing bolt is compatible with other Shimano HollowTech II crank-sets as well.

In this article I will briefly look at the design and compare it with the original Shimano crank fixing bolt.

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RISK cap removal tool for Shimano Hollowtech II

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RISK cap removal tool for Shimano Hollowtech II

In this article I will briefly review pre-load-cap removal tool for Shimano Hollowtech II cranks from the brand Risk. I’ve ordered this tool from Aliexpress for a lightweight on-the-go toolbox scenario.

I will compare it against the Park Tool BBT-10.2 Adjusting Cap tool and relate it to the PB Swiss Tools 470.M Adapter.

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Amacx Water Bottle Crate for Tacx Shiva Water Bottles

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Amacx Water Bottle Crate for Tacx Shiva Water Bottles

In this article I will briefly review the Amacx Water Bottle Crate that comes with 12 Amacx branded Tacx Shiva Water bottles of 750 ml each. I’ve purchased a water bottle crate to functionally store my Elite Fly Team and Elite Jet water bottles, which are still my preferred water bottles for on my road bike.

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Erdinger Alkoholfrei Weiss Bier – Isotonic Recovery drink

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Erdinger Alkoholfrei Weiss Bier – Isotonic Recovery drink

Erdinger Alkoholfrei Weiss Bier is apparently an excellent isotone recovery drink for cyclists after a long ride.

Tim Wiggins from Life in the Saddle, shared a scientific study under the Be-MaGIC program from the Technische Universität München that concludes: “Non-alcoholic Wheat Beer Boosts Athletes’ Health”

In this article I will have a look at this study and get my hands on a can of Erdinger Alkoholfrei Weiss Bier.

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PB Swiss Tools 212LH-10 RB – Rainbow long hex key set

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PB Swiss Tools 212LH-10 RB – Rainbow long hex key set

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 allen keys for over 15 years, and still in perfect condition.

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Dynamic Chain Cleaner – Spray Can

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Dynamic Chain Cleaner – Spray Can

In this article I will review the Dynamic Chain Cleaner that comes in a 400 ml spray can with Dynamic Bike Care branding on it.

The Dynamic Chain Cleaner Spray Can is part of my “limited” toolbox when being on a short cycling trip (where you don’t want to take your complete home mechanic toolkit from the garage with you).

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BBB LinkFix BTL-77 pliers for KMC Missing Link

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BBB LinkFix BTL-77 pliers for KMC Missing Link

BBB LinkFix BTL-77 pliers are the ideal tool to open and close KMC Missing Link on your Shimano, KMC or SRAM chain. The plier design offers a dual function for both opening and closing a KMC Missing Link. Competitive products offer only a single function and are more expensive options.

In this article I will briefly look at the design and sharing my practical experiences when working with a gold KMC X11 EL chain (the version with a KMC titanium-nitride finish).

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