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Madison AS THE MAIN UK supplier for perhaps the most famous workshop brand in the cycling business, Madison carries an extensive catalogue of Park Tool bits for the professional mechanic and home mechanic alike. The professional tool range has developed significantly over the past few years and dealers are invited to talk to the experts behind the brand at February’s iceBike*. Until then, Madison has flagged up the firm’s crown race cutter and adaptor for 1.5-inch tapered steerers as a hot product for the workshop. Designed for perfect facing every time, the tool is designed for use with tapered steerer forks and tiny grub screws lock the adaptor in place while in use for a precision finish. The package also includes a precision ground crown race cutter. Finish Line cleaners, lubricants and
much more are also available from Madison, including the £11.99 One- Step aerosol that is both a cleaner and lubricant in one 360ml can. 0208 385 3385
Upgrade
THE BIG news from Upgrade’s stable this year has to be Lezyne’s expanding line of workshop tools for the professional. In typical Lezyne fashion, each is aesthetically pleasing, with polished finishes and wooden handles featuring on many tools. New for 2012 are the home ‘shop
tools’ – a concise range of professional quality tools for use at home that includes CNC alloy or Classic (wood handle) pedal and chain whip tools and the innovative Two-Way Tech tools for BB and cassette lock ring removal. There’s also a new three-Way
Wrench tool that offers durable Steel bodies and replaceable bits, a new CNC three-way spoke wrench and for the
‘must have it all’ customers out there, a reassuringly large Shock Pump that retails for £69.99, but is built for life. Green Oil has been part of the stable
for some time too and offers the Cycling Plus ‘Best Buy’ rated bike cleaner. The use of concentrates with the re-useable bottle system typifies Green Oil’s commitment to less waste, reduced landfill and minimised carbon footprint. Meanwhile, Effetto has a fancy
torque wrench that may end up top of your shop’s wish list in the near future. The Calibrated torque wrench is designed with a range of torque 2- 16NM and has a loud ‘click’ to three- degree movement when torque is achieved with a ratchet head and magnetic head that takes the 16 tool bits. A complete boxed set retails for £189.99 with a more affordable tool, without bits, starting at £114.99. 01403 711 611
Windwave
ONE STOP SHOP for cycling bits
and bobs BBB has a range of goods for the workshop mechanic, a highlight from which is the Profimount work stand. Highly adjustable to a height of your choice and preferred clamp set up, the Profimount has a rotating head clamp that allows for the top tube or seatpost to be securely fastened. Mounted to the stem of
the highly supported stand is a detachable tool tray. Once a job’s finished the workstand packs down in a few folds and can be stored in a supplied carry bag. At just 5.4KG, it’s a highly portable solution for the mechanic on the move, or the in-store workshop. At retail, the Profimount will cost £149.95, should your customers become envious.
Hotlines
SUPER ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly brand Orantas is now under the Hotlines distribution umbrella with stock of waterproof greases, lubricants and cleaning goods all available. Largely made from natural sources,
such as plants, the Canadian firm’s product is biodegradable and non toxic. The staple lubricant product, dubbed the Plant-Based Lube, is a biodegradable and non-toxic all-purpose lubricant and anti-corrosive spray made from over 70 per cent sustainable material – including the propellant. For tougher jobs involving bearings, the grease is again a synthetic
biodegradable solution with extreme pressure additives made from plant- based material. Hotlines is also the exclusive
distributor for X-tools, another brand with both professional workshop tools and amateur mechanic friendly tools. For just £59.99 at retail, X-Tools offers an 18-piece tool kit containing everything the mechanic on the mood will typically need – from chain whips, through allen keys, cassette tools, crank extractors and much more. It’s Well worth a look for the freelance mechanic on a budget. 0131 319 1444
Windwave are also able to supply a dedicated tool range targeted at the consumer from IceToolz, as well as plenty more from the BBB range. 02392 505320
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