Pro Mechanic's Favourite Tools

We head to the World Cup pits in Fort William where Owen Coutts asks some pro mechanics what their favourite tools are. We hear from mechanics who 'spanner' for teams such as the Canyon CLLCTV, SRAM, Continental Athertons and many more. It may surprise you to know that they all favour one tool in particular, so stay tuned to find out what that is.
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[@gmbn]

What is your go-to tool in your toolbox? Let us know in the comments below!

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Long hemostat forceps are pretty useful for picking up cables and hoses lost in a frame 😜 I have an assortment I got from my grandpa, he was a surgeon but you can find them used for cheap... *The ones with ratchets are pretty useful.

[@james2tallG]

for me its the everything tool that everyone has, it's basic but i need to take my front wheel off every time the bike goes in the car. that and my pumps to make sure my tires n shock are set before a ride

[@nateisright]

Breaker bar. Formerly used a ratchet with an aluminum seat post slid over the handle. Now I have a real one and it’s fantastic.

[@imilic8]

Owen really getting into the presenter role. Good job!

[@gmbn]

He's a perfect fit!

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

He had big shoes to fill, but they fit him well, Owen walks just fine 😂 👍

[@OwenBikeNerd]

Thank you!

[@Rebelscum985]

Glad the hair grew back with a vengeance Owen 💪

[@DownTownJohnBrown22]

MTB Cribs needs to be an official mini series!

[@OwenBikeNerd]

Now thats a great idea!

[@dougbikescle5405]

“Welcome to MTB Cribs” is the best line ever!

[@ChrisCapoccia]

Love the cameraman joke around the tire pressure gauge, zooming in on the flat tire 😆

[@OwenBikeNerd]

Not so much flat - just low pressure!

[@tonybennett3904]

One of the best videos this channel has created,well done O.

[@OwenBikeNerd]

Cheers - Thank you!

[@darrylstark9259]

Rubber mallet, because sometimes parts and occasionally people need some kinetic persuasion

[@SeanMather]

Ah yes, the ole problem solver! Mine as well. Nothing like some percussive maintenance to fix an issue. 🔨

[@louisgordon4388]

Rubber mallets, for when you need to hit something hard, gently.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

RC tools were the best kept secret 😅 Best wire cutter ever, my favorite bike tool. Knipex 95 62 190. So satisfying

[@james2tallG]

the mechanic in me is watching this with an open mouth smile and glazed over eyes

[@gmbn]

Some lovely stuff on display!

[@MarchuxProductions]

Respect on Knipex stuff. Here where I'm from, the price is comparable to Park, yet the Knipex stuff is so much nicer and more solid

[@JeffMTBinVA]

Torque wrench and bike specifc driver set. I need to either pickup the maintenance book or park tools blue book to get more comfortable doing my own work.

[@OwenBikeNerd]

The maintenance book is genuinely great - well worth a purchase!

[@Bikeaddict4235]

Excellent stuff 👍 nothing beats nice tools ⚒️

[@jacobfoo6817]

Good old set set of Allen keys

[@gmbn]

What size do you use the most?

[@jacobfoo6817]

Definitely use the 5mm the most!

[@shafiqjan1474]

My Felco cutters are among my favorites, also my DT tensionmeter & Spike wrench and of course all my Knipex goodies. Oops, forgot my EM torque wrench ❤

[@EarthlyEden1]

10:10 what did she do in there, can only imagine the mess. 😅

[@TheScramble8]

Top 3 tools for me 1. torque wrench 2. track pump 3. shock pump. And a cheeky extra. chain checker tool

[@Pete_B95]

Hudy RC tools are super nice.

[@TCK71]

Torque wrench for sure.

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

What's the leather punch/hole punch tool used for? Saw it in one of the tool boxes... ?

[@natgeoba7377]

I think mostly for cutting holes in the number plate before they were solid. I still use mine for XCO plates

[@itsnottheturbo]

I've shared a box once with a mate

[@erikbrynjolfson6478]

😂 that was freaking funny, the expression on the guys faces !!!!

[@01FozzyS]

Nice to see Jules again since it seems they stopped their "Dialed" vlogs.

[@dannnyw111]

We want full tool box tour, and then crown the winner of the World Cup mechanic tool box?

[@hwordog]

Nippex parallel pull all day long.

[@plokmko0]

Owen Shaggy Coutts ... 🤔

[@absinthesugarcube]

What do they use the knipex parallels for. I have a set, and they're really handy. I can't really see a use for them on a bike though. Maybe the big set for use with bb tools.

[@tjp148]

You can adjust them to clamp a wide range of parallel flats on hexes, you can grip brake rotors with them and straighten them, you can use it as a makeshift vice in a pinch.

[@jamesmincher3435]

I still dont get what you would use knipex on