SECTOR GUIDE |WORKSHOP, TOOLS, CLEANERS Workshop wonders…
With a good reputation for tidying bikes up and a decent capacity the workshop can bring in some of the highest margins available to bike shops beyond bike sales. Mark Sutton investigates what kit is available to both the in-house mechanic and the consumer after tools…
CSG UK / Muc Off
HAVING RECENTLY linked with neighbouring Muc-Off, Cycling Sports Group UK can now offer retail what is often hailed as the market leader in bike cleaning. With a comprehensive catalogue spanning cleaning and lubrication fluids, greases and a number of cleaning tools and brushes, it’s no surprise that the firm has several bundled packages perfect for retail. One such item is the £24.99 Bike
Care Essentials box, containing a litre of biodegradable cleaner, 500ml bike spray, large microcell sponge and a set of brushes for cleaning wheels and fiddly components. For a spotless chain prior to
lubrication, the £21.99 Chain Doc works by clipping over the chain and combining heavy-duty rotating brushes with the power of the brand’s Chain Cleaner. It makes short work of grime,
claiming to deliver a good as new finish in under 20 seconds. The kit comes with a can of Muc-Off Chain Cleaner to use with the Chain Doc device, making it ready for polishing chains straight out of the box. The firm’s 400ml Chain Lube can
also be attached to the Chain Doc for mess-free lubrication. Muc Off’s Workshop 5x brush set (£23.99) features all five Muc Off brushes, including the Soft Washing Brush for bike frame and components, with care for delicate finishes. The Detailing Brush is ideal for hard-to-shift dirt on sprockets, hubs and other tight areas, while the Claw Brush for mud de- clogs the chain and cassette. The Wheel and component brush is shaped and contorted to clean rims and spokes, while the Two Prong Bush cleans shocks, cranks and more. 01202 732288
2pure
SUPPLIERS OF widely used tool brand Pedros and Feedback Sports products, 2pure has plenty to offer the retailer in need of both professional standard product and product for resale. Pedros are not just limited to tooling,
however, and can also offer products such as the Green Fizz. This solution is an environmentally friendly bike wash to work on the entire bike. The surfactants of Green Fizz coat the bike and help wash away grime from the toughest of rides and it can be used with or without water. A one-litre bottle costs £7.99 at retail.
A highlight of this year’s tool
catalogue and perhaps an industry first – Pedros have introduced the Tulio multi tool qucik release skewer. With the QR lever hosting two spoke wrenches, a chain tool a 4, 5 and 6mm allen key, flathead screwdriver and an emergency 8mm allen key, this is ideal for the gadget freaks among us. 2pure also supplies Feedback Sports
product. The firm is a repair stand specialist and can offer what it calls the 'Recreational Repair Stand for just £99.99 at retail, making it ideal for home mechanics seeking a more maintenance friendly garage or shed. 0844 811 2001
Chicken Cyclekit
FOLLOWING STRONG demand from the market, KMC has now introduced Chain Lube Pro. This solution is the original grease used by KMC for the lubrication of the X-Series Chains. The lube is available in two sizes; 120ml, which includes a Dual head application/cleaning brush for £9.99, or 3ml (enough for one chain), which is perfect to take with you on muddy winter rides for just 99p. Meanwhile, Chicken Cyclekit also handles the Sapim tool range, from which the new Nipple Grip is a must for all wheel builders. The grip speeds up wheel building and prevents the spoke nipple dropping inside the wheel rim. The wire loop grips the nipple so you can thread it onto the spoke easily, which is vital if you’re building wheels with deep section rims. 01525 381347
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