{"id":59839,"date":"2024-02-26T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/4d7d68f5-673b-4473-9a93-08704599db75"},"modified":"2024-02-26T16:59:45","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T15:59:45","slug":"park-tool-expands-range-with-ebike-tools-childproof-calipers-and-agave-bristles","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/park-tool-expands-range-with-ebike-tools-childproof-calipers-and-agave-bristles\/","title":{"rendered":"Park Tool expands range with ebike tools, childproof calipers and Agave bristles"},"content":{"rendered":"

New crimpers, calipers and more from the American brand <\/p>

By Stan Portus\n <\/p>

Published: Monday, 26 February 2024 at 15:30 PM<\/p>

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Park Tool has a range of new products coming this year, including ebike-specific tools, a bottom bracket tool for yet another standard, and pliers and wrenches for mechanical problems that you haven’t even faced yet.<\/p>

We’ve just taken a closer look at iceBike, UK distributor Madison\u2019s annual trade show at the Lee Valley Velodrome, London.\u00a0<\/p>

Here’s what’s new from Park Tool and once you’re done here, why not check out our latest round-up of tools in Torque About Tools<\/a>.<\/p>

Park Tool EP-1 wire crimpers<\/h2>
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While Park Tool has numerous wire crimpers available, its new EP-1 crimpers look to make things easier.<\/p>

The EP-1 has two sizes but, unlike other designs, it has a third cable-end crimper on the nose.<\/p>

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This means you can crimp wires straight on, making it easier to access cables hidden away in hard-to-reach places.<\/p>

Park Tool BRK-1tool kit\u00a0<\/h2>
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Housed in a hard case with wheels, the new BRK-1 tool kit<\/a> contains 100 tools.<\/p>

Park Tool says the tool kit is designed for mobile repairs, and for taking to races and events.<\/p>

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The mix of tools should cover practically all eventualities and jobs.\u00a0<\/p>

We don\u2019t have UK pricing just yet, but for our American readers, the tool kit will cost around $2,000.\u00a0<\/p>

Park Tool IR-1.3 and EWS-2 electronic shifting tools<\/h2>
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Also on display at iceBike is the new IR-1.3 internal cable routing kit.<\/p>

The kit contains a wire for routing the new Shimano EWS SD300 electric wire standard.<\/p>

According to Shimano, the standard is said to have a more compact design to help make new electronic components smaller and lighter, potentially expanding the future capabilities of Di2 systems.<\/p>

That might be good for future electronic groupsets<\/a>, but not your time in the workshop.<\/p>

Fortunately, Park Tool has set out to make things a little easier.\u00a0<\/p>

The brand has also released the EWS-2 electronic shift tool to fit and remove wires on Di2 systems. <\/p>

A new Park Tool bottom bracket tool<\/h2>
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Even today, there seems to be an ever-expanding world of bottom bracket standards<\/a>.<\/p>

The latest addition to Park Tool’s range of bottom bracket tools is this one for Fazua electric bike motors<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>

Park Tool SW-6 spoke wrench<\/h2>
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Sitting between its red and blue spoke wrenches, Park Tool’s new orange SW-6 wrench is for 3.7mm spoke nipples.\u00a0<\/p>

Like the new bottom bracket tool, Park Tools has released the SW-6 in response to the growth in electric bikes<\/a>.<\/p>

Electric bike wheels can be subject to greater torque and are therefore built with heavier-duty spokes with wider nipples. This tool is designed to take care of that.<\/p>

Park Tool DC-2 and RR-12.2<\/h2>
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Park Tool has also updated its RR-12.2 tape measure and the DC-2 digital calipers.\u00a0<\/p>

Not much has changed here, but Park Tool told BikeRadar the calipers have a new childproof battery door and screw to meet new safety requirements.\u00a0<\/p>

Park Tool BCB-5 cleaning brushes<\/h2>
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The BCB-5 cleaning brushes came out last year but are worth another look.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

The professional brush set uses bristles made from tampico, a natural fibre from the Agave plant, which has been exported from Mexico for centuries to manufacture cord and rope.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Park Tool says the natural material will last longer and is easier to clean than synthetic bristles.\u00a0<\/p>

It is also resistant to chemicals, according to Park Tool, and retains its smooth texture over time.\u00a0<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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