PB Swiss Tools 304.4 hammer or Picard Nylon cap for SecuTec Riveting Hammer

PB Swiss Tools 304.4 hammer or Picard Nylon cap for SecuTec Riveting Hammer

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 table.

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S&R Screwdriver bit holder – Superb value for money

S&R Screwdriver bit holder – Superb value for money

In this article I will review the S&R Screwdriver with 1/4″ magnetic bit holder with product number 250.587.100 and compare it with a couple of other bit holders like the Hazet 2262 Screwdriver with bit holder or the PB Swiss Tools 186.6-100 M screwdriver with magnetic bit holder.

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Stahlwille 10758-3S T-wrench – Bits & Sockets

Stahlwille 10758-3S T-wrench – Bits & Sockets

In this article I will review the Stahlwille 10758-3S T-wrench. It is versatile because each T-wrench end has a different connection point so you can use it with 1/4″ bits and 1/4″ sockets.

I will briefly compare it with one of my favorite tools the Fixit Sticks T-Way wrench, the Wiha 388DS T-handle and the Hazet 2253.

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

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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RISK cap removal tool for Shimano Hollowtech II

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

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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BBB LinkFix BTL-77 pliers for KMC Missing Link

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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