Reviewing MORE Cheap Bike Tools from AliExpress

After two rounds of tools from AliExpress, I decided to go back and order some real SPECIALTY tools like a bearing press, a derailleur hanger alignment gauge, and some replacements for a few really bad ones we reviewed last time. Will they do better this time? Are these bicycle products worth buying? Probably not, but we're going to test them anyway.
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[@andrewsallee6044]

Torque wrench readings: stiction. A bolt that moves until 5 Nm will always show higher readings when you try to move it again because static friction is higher than moving friction.

[@Skracken]

Was about to comment this. You cant test a torque wrench like this. You need a proper tester

[@somebodyelse5]

stiction baby ;)

[@ninjaride1312]

@@Skracken I always just connected 2 torque wrenches ends togheter and checked when they clicked / failed

[@robertmcfadyen9156]

​@@SkrackenUnless the calibrator has been dropped or knocked . Then you have to buy an expensive new one . Two to ten thousand dollars .

[@Skracken]

@@robertmcfadyen9156 The one I use at work is bolted to a bench, so it's not likely to be dropped. It's a Gedore Dremotest, which is about $1k. Not something you buy and use in your garage, sure, but not THAT expensive.

[@tdstevenhall]

Love the video. Bit…. Testing a torque wrench by checking the torque to move the fastener already torqued fails to take into account static friction. It always takes a little extra to get the fastener moving again. A better way would have been to connect the test wrench to the park beam torque wrench using a 1/4” hex bit and simply compare measurements on the scales.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

The most accurate way to calculate torque is to measure fastener stretch. That would be the better test 🤘

[@xXRunDeathXx]

It also really depends how you hold the torque wrench

[@skunkycatog]

He’s not torque test channel 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MrKOenigma]

But if you do it the other way, first fasten with the expensive one, then use the cheaper one... You should have the same result, due to friction

[@jsppjspp6559]

So true! If you disagree, you don't understand mechanics and probably won't get right torque with any wrench.

[@CatherineGriffiths-p7o]

The toopre derailleur hanger alignment tool can be adjusted to take the play out by tightening the detent on the black rod that screws to the hanger using the allen key that comes in the kit.

[@JohnSmith-zy1ur]

🙌

[@joehart3826]

This is common across super b and park etc. But Often it then becomes hard to rotate

[@mchereja]

I have the same tool, I can confirm it has no play once u adjust it properly, is a great tool to have at home.

[@mikuramsay]

Its also possible to just keep it under tension the whole time while measuring, it's how I got by with mine for a while.

[@rizaldiryanryan]

glad to be known that

[@mcrides5967]

The torq wrench one is incorrect. When you retighten a bolt with the same Nm setting, it does not stay at the set adjustment, as you are retightening it. The only thing you are achieving is increasing the tightness. There’s an interesting article on Pinkbike that explains it. That’s why it is recommended that once the torque wrench indicates that you’ve reached the set force, you should leave it and not recheck, because all you’re doing is tightening it more.

[@rustymustard7798]

About 25 years ago i needed to break open a cassette with no access to a cassette tool so i made one out of a socket with an angle grinder. I still have it to this day and even use it occasionally lol.

[@Kumek01]

I made a cone key, or whats it called, with my grinder. Weird thing it was cheaper to destroy a normal wrench and buy a new one than to buy the one for cones...

[@rustymustard7798]

@@Kumek01 Yep, and a ground down wrench works better than most cone wrenches outside the good Park or Pedro's ones. Same for my motorcycle, i could pay like $100 for a rotor puller wrench or i could just heat up and bend an old 1 1/8" open end into a funky L shape for basically free.

[@petrpospisil1127]

The cable cutters look very similar to the ones I got at Decathlon. The latch works without a problem and I've been using them for two years without a problem.

[@michalmical]

Yes they are almost identical

[@ninjaride1312]

Same here, I love them, and they are 100% in the same china workhouse made, the decathlon ones probably just have a bit more quality control

[@iyadkamhiyeh527]

Yeah, I have one from Decathlon and I feel like it comes from the same factory as the one from AliExpress

[@martincantwell2557]

I got the exact same set off chain reaction years ago and they have worked perfectly including the locking mechanism.

[@SirBunwich]

I have the same exact, red handled cable cutters. I'll chime in saying that the little nub that holds the cable cutters closed quickly wore out and would pop open very easily. I wouldn't write home about all of them as a whole, so soon. They are fantastic cutters though and I see myself using them for a long time.

[@jimbrovont7014]

On the tubing cutter, if you align the larger roller to the inside of the bar, it will minimize the external burr as it will roll the kept edge down as it cuts.

[@pleasetouch612]

this!!

[@kortzcom]

Also, you don't want to cut very deep. The deeper the cut each time around, the bigger the burr.

[@haemmertime]

One additional advice, don't buy bearings at the bike shop. They are standardised and you get them much cheaper from specialised shops. At least here in germany you get an entire set of bearings for the price of a single one at the bike shop.

[@Vallecaucanisimo]

True! I would also advise don’t buy then at McMasterCarr either since the markup is quite steep.

[@GelMibson-u2y]

@@haemmertime good advice. Just look on the seal, there should be a standardized number. Just Google and buy.

[@Azzysdesignworks]

@@Vallecaucanisimo That markup comes with 1 day delivery and a no questions asked return / replacement warranty. Well worth it when you can call the company, In the same country you are in, and get service immediately.

[@WestRipStiker]

For pivot bearings and wheel bearings, definitely! As a bike mechanic, the one exception, IMHO, would be pressfit BB bearings (Trek BB90 especially). Many of the delrin casings around pressfit BB's (ie PF30) are not dimensionally stable enough to handle direct bearing replacement. With BB90 in particular, there is a non-zero chance that the frame has been wallowed out and needs a +.01 or higher oversize bearing to prevent further damage. Specialized BB's in certain vintages also have this problem with OsBB. Less of an issue for headset bearings, but often those are harder to find. headset bearings can have a few different angles on the axial surfaces where they are preloaded, and knowing exactly which ones to get is annoyingly hard, even in a bike shop with the knowledge on where to find them. Bike "standards" are really just a way to not have to pay a patent holder for the right to use their design, even if it is clearly better.

[@ArdianSutarjan]

agreed

[@davidziemelis1593]

as a frequent aliexpress shopper, love this series. nice to see what can be trusted on there.

[@s1096cm2]

“Looks legit, but it’s a piece of $…” 😂 omg had me rolling. Great video Seth!

[@mrtimurer]

Right? I thought this was an ad at first.

[@adamweb]

Totally caught me off guard lmao, should have cut to a "We'll be right back!" screen

[@Metalshark100]

this also had me in stitches hahaha. It was so unexpected. love it

[@avocette]

As an independent bike mechanic (I provide services), I've personally used the Toopre HAG but the steel version (I was afraid that the aluminum version wasn't strong enough). The retaining set screw on the hanger side is easily adjustable and there is very little to no play. Granted, the probe rod is very barebones but all the essential functions and requirements are fulfilled and it almost has the same finish as the park tool one.

[@Alekoubas]

Hi Seth, just a tip for comparing torque wrenches. Tighten with the first one, use a marker to note the relative position, untighten, and tighten with the second torque wrench. That way static friction doesn't throw you off.

[@stantheman5163]

As an amateur bike mechanic with a wide range of Park Tools, I really have enjoyed this series. I don't mind paying a fair price for good tools, but some of them are just too costly for the amateur mechanic who only sees the problem once every few years. Those expensive tools are the ones I am interested in seeing. I'd also like to see a comparison of mechanic's bike stands as I am not happy with the one I have been using for 20+ years. Too fiddly.

[@RIDESALOT]

Hey Seth. I am a 14 year old and I’ve been saving all the money I could for the last few years and today I’m finally spending it on something. I Am deciding to get a 2023 Pivot Mach 4 SL v2 and I can’t wait to see how fast it is. I’ve been training on a Enduro canon that is 40 pounds for the last year or so. I hope I start to get close to that podium. And your channel is awesome so keep up the great and entertaining work 😄

[@tommyofastora]

that bike will be lightning fast!

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

Congratulations. You did go hard with the pivot; do everything, do it better 💪😂

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

🐐

[@pinkyfull]

I have one of those bearing presses and have used it a ton. The only recommendation i have is for people to grease the thread just to prevent rust. I don't think you missed anything with an extractor. I got one separately that was a POS but did the job. But I've been blown away by how well machined the parts are and how accurate the actual solid aluminium bearimg presses are as well.

[@abneriidelacruz6705]

Hi Seth, regarding the bearing press, it's just a bearing press. I've used it to change pivot bearings on my bike. It works very well!

[@ericrenz5431]

6:56 there’s a little problem here, you see when we torque down a bolt it’s moving but here when you test the accuracy the bolts a still and except for clutch material every two materials have a higher breaking free friction than the moving friction (not sure what the correct words are in English 😂) so a bolt that’s torqued to perfect 5 ft-lb would turn a little if the next torque wrench is set to 5,5 or 6 ft-lb…hope this makes sense 😂

[@oliverneubauer7131]

I got that bearing press kit _with_ the box. It's legit and one of the best values for a tool I've ever found. But yeah, you aren't missing anything: no expanding ring-style extractors were included. But...depending on the flange in which the bearing is seated you might be able to get away with using a smaller drift to push against only the inner bearing race/ring from the other side. You'd need an appropriate sized "cup" to brace against and catch the bearing (and those cups are not included either). If you're throwing away the bearing anyway because it's trashed, pushing only on the inner race is probably fine.

[@pilotsevendoes]

Can you link it

[@mamo4731]

I have exactly the same one he got, got all the bearings out by pushing the inner race except for one which exploded and the outer was stuck in the swingarm. Tool was 100% worth it.

[@funky-phantom]

@@pilotsevendoes I've been hoping for links to a lot of this stuff he's reviewed in these videos so I know I'm at least buying the same thing as when I've looked up some of this stuff I found multiple results.

[@pishpash75]

lol yes, "extractor" is a flat screw driver 99% of the time. altaltbike sells actual expanding ones

[@pishpash75]

@@funky-phantom yeah you probably won't - just as likely to get a QC reject or something that skipped any quality checks altogether

[@terrydavis7389]

cheap cheap tools certainly have a place in every toolbox, especially if its a tool that works, but isnt needed often, no reason to spend high dollar for a tool that is gonna just sit and collect dust. i certainly have my share of cheap jungle site tools, and they work for the task just fine.

[@newttella1043]

Cheap tools for the travel tool box. Leave the good stuff at home where most of the wrenching is done.

[@salvadormondragon7463]

Thats correct! I use them very little since I dont have a shop, I just do mechanics to my own bike, but for frequently used tools (besides my bike) i like to spent as much as i can since it helps you work better and faster.

[@-IE_it_yourself]

it is amazing what you can do with sketch tools. but... for bike specific tools looks for tools make by people involved in the bike industry. sure they cost a bit more, but they also designed it themselves and did just rip of someones design.

[@jbstillman]

I just added half these tools to my AliExpress cart. Many I had already, or different versions that have been working well for the past couple years. I've found that if I end up using the tool a LOT, then when it wears out or breaks, I will spend the money on the Park Tool. It's a good gauge on how much you will use the tools too, and gets you into fixing stuff on the cheap. Great video, I love ali express review vids for hobbies!

[@chapinalex]

Oh man... what timing! I've spent what feels like an eternity over the last few weeks trying to figure out if that exact budget bearing press is worth it (If can actually do what it says it does). Im actually glad to hear that an extractor system don't seem to be included, as in the end I went with the kit from Alt/Alt. Thanks as always, Seth!

[@chriskotting]

Seth, you can take the play out of the derailleur alignment gauge with a wipe of grease on the shaft of the attachment bolt where it goes through the "head" of the arm. Since it's aluminum on aluminum, it'd be a good idea to grease it anyway.

[@Jimaras-l1h]

Congrats on 1 million keep up the great great great work

[@p5y4n1d3]

I bought the same bearing press kit a year ago, mine was much darker blue and came in the case you mentioned. It's a tremendous value, when I was running the service department at the local LBS I bought the Wheels MFG version of the same thing and our cost(well below MSRP) was about $300 Cdn and also had no extractors lol(no hate against Wheels MFG, their product has a much nicer press and top notch finish). Ran into a similar situation when our owner grabbed an Enduro branded blind bearing puller for ~$200 cost ($360 MSRP). I liked it so much I looked later that month for a personal blind puller set for cheap on Amazon... I found the EXACT same set, case and all for $80. All that was missing was the Enduro sticker and price gouge.

[@Vincent-_-123]

Congrats on the 1 million.

[@Emtbtoday]

I have been using this pipe cutter, it's been going about 3 years now and been absolutely perfect! Just cut my new Burgtec bars with it and hardly a burr on it! For 12 bucks its been a winner Wostore Tubing Cutter Pipe Cutting Copper,Plastic,Aluminum,Brass and Stainless Steel,1/8"-1-5/8" (3-35mm) Tube Cutter

[@GelMibson-u2y]

Bearing press works great. Have one and have used it countless times on hubs, shock hardware , headset and BBs and linkages.

[@ivandenkov7446]

Can you remove/install bushings with it?

[@GreenDayHitman]

For extracting just use a larger bearing on outside edge of bearing recess and use it to pull out. For derailleur hanger you may be able to add a washer ro take out the free play.

[@tehcrashzord]

I have the same bearing press set and it's done a fantastic job so far when i need to press a new bottom bracket once yearly. Even with the case it's cheaper than paying for a service in the bike shop. Still needed to buy an extractor tool separately though.

[@nick_john]

Isn’t there a way to use the press itself as an extractor by somehow putting the press disc inside the bearing and another larger one on the other side and then threading it the other way?

[@bcrides6717]

what extractor do you use? im considering buying this press but can it do headset bearings too? or do i need another one?

[@tehcrashzord]

@@bcrides6717 if it can do bottom bracket bearings it should be able to do headset bearings too, there's quite a few different size discs. For extracting I got the one you have to use a hammer to take bearings out - as I won't use it often I'm not spending more on a fancy one (looks vaguely like BBT-90.3 from park tool)

[@christianpeters6579]

For the bearings, I just use a headset press with a socket from my Stanley set that fits whatever bearing I need.

[@TiMoLoToV]

Hi Seth, great work on these vids! I am, as you say, a home mechanic myself and do as much as possible of my own repairs and maintenance on my bike. Recently i started saving up and buying parts to build my first complete mtb from the frame up. I soon found out i needed a lot more specialty tools then i thought and have, so i also started looking at aliexpress. Your vids are a very good reference for, thanks a lot! Greetings from a Belgian fan!

[@jonathanwheeler86]

I'm so glad someone reviews these tools honestly I've got loads from Ali now to do my home mechanic works and it can be a real magical mystery tour of what works and what doesn't but it has significantly lowered the barrier to entry so I can do this stuff at home without breaking the bank.

[@BucketOfCrust]

I have that same press, actually worked super well replacing bearings on my rear hub

[@MTB_Bull]

I have had that press set for around 4 years now and done over 20 sets of bearings on mine and friends bikes and it's been great. For an extractor iv always found Sockets work in a pinch

[@gstag100]

These are great for the home mech wanting to learn how to work on bikes and someone doing limited maintenance and repairs, like someone who maybe pulls a BB once every two years. I'm an avid rider and haven't had to pull my cranks in five years.

[@ThatDude7788]

Great day when theres a bearm peak express video!! 🎉 congrats on 1mill

[@christeschke9844]

I use park tool stuff when it's for a common tool (spoke wrench), I compined that press tool you have with a 2nd one for bottom brackets and can do everything.

[@SteveMuir]

I have those hex wrenches. Love them. First time they sent Torxs, They called them plumb wrenches. I kept them because they look so good. I like that you get to know the size by the colour.

[@AricBolf]

When replacing bearings on trick scooter wheels, it’s important to press the bearings in evenly to maximize their life. Hammered in bearings last about 2 months, where bearings pressed in (i use an arbor press) last 6 months or more. Not to mention so much easier to press them in. Pressing in bike bearings versus hammering them in will likely have similar 3x life length results.

[@chrisfanning5842]

Yep. I hammer old (worn) bearings out but only ever press them in with a tool. Hammering them in deforms them during install, which means you've basically ruined them before you've started.

[@rikkatakanashi2804]

I'm from China. I can tell you that the Toopre brand is definitely a legit tool brand in China and I got most of my special bike tools from them. They have worked very well so far. So I guess the derailuer hanger tool is probably a defect that sliped pass QC.

[@core2zero]

the ZTTO one has a little screw on top to fix that part, works pretty well and lowers the tolerances needed for a functional tool

[@qwertyazerty2137]

I recently bought one from a brand Lebycle, the orange one. It's looks the same as this toopre one but the rotating shaft fits into the bushing with very tight fit having zero play so I guess it's more accurate the the toopre. The shaft has a spring-loaded ball adjusted by a grub screw and it clicks when you insert the sahft. I suppose this also contributes to the tight fit. The tool also came with an adapter that allows you to install it into the headset starnut in place of the headset cap to be able to align the brake levers and/or brofters, but I found it inaccurate.

[@stradric]

Or QC just put it in the "failed; send to the US" bucket.

[@woodmt.5548]

The "Toopre" torque wrench looks very similar to the "Topeak" one (I have it). That is very handy design. 😄

[@michaelmagee6428]

I have those cable cutters (or something that looks exactly like). I use them in my workshop for cutting 3/32 braided stainless steel aircraft cable. They cut really cleanly. I've been using them for about 10 years and they are still really sharp and cut really cleanly. For bike cables and housings, I only use Park. They are pretty perfect for bike stuff, and that's all they get used for.

[@fud1376]

Ive had a ZTTO dropper lever and chain checker,and both were Quality...Would highly recommend their products so far..ha!!

[@DrSwolemeister]

lets go baby. i barely even use my bike but love budget tools so i'm a fan of seeing you compare these to the real deal. Would also love seeing more comparisons to the budget options for your average joe

[@jaykob97]

My favorite series on the channel!❤

[@lancelotthecyclist2479]

i've been using that toopre cable cutter for 3 months and its still do the job❤❤

[@nigelmcclean4166]

I have the hose cutter, and the bearing set. Glad to see that i wasnt missing something so just bought a seperater bearing extractor

[@pilotsevendoes]

Can you link the press

[@Gregorius421]

I bought the cable cutter @1:16, used to cut 2 cable houses, worked well. I had no problem with the locking latch. The manufacturing quality is probably inconsistent, thus some don't lock properly. Thanks for showing the fix! I feel your pain about the derailleur alignment tool @13:46 (didn't try). When appearances raise the expectations, but the essence is missing...

[@pierrex3226]

The new bottom bracket tool for press fit ones, the version that has oval things to pull bearings out, is very nice. Has adaptors for all sizes.

[@geoffwnz]

I have that bearing press kit. I managed to get the boxed one though. To extract bearings you use a smaller die and a socket as you've suggested to push them out. Worked well on my Trek Slash bearing set. I also did get a bearing puller kit with slide hammer but none of the puller heads actually stayed in the bearings when trying to yank them out. Ended up just pulling the puller head through the bearing inner. Reverted to the press kit as above.

[@soldier2gud4me]

If there's a cup to fit over the bearings that's what you'd use as an extractor and on the other side would be the same size of the bearing but little bit longer to push it through. The cup would be slight bigger than the bearing, that's where all the force is to hold the tool in place so the press can work to push the bearing into the cup.

[@iffy_too4289]

I was looking at the cable cutters a few days ago and figured i would wait until you tried them out eventually. Thanks, I'll get them.

[@Drago0900]

For a cheap cable cutter pedros was my option. I have had them for 4 years now and used them for everything from picture wire, zipties, copper wiring, and of course bike housings and wire. Still just as good as the day I got them

[@freedomofmotion]

To use the oress as a removal tool you use one of the tools that matches the OD of the internal surface of the bearing rather than outter surface. The catch is it only works on single bearing locations. Not sure if i explained the properly .

[@TrailFReEK]

I use those hose cutters work great! Love the ZTTO brand too!

[@hinrichaue7199]

About the derailleur hanger tool, you have to adjust the spring loaded grub screw to fix the play.

[@projecttitanium-slowishdriver]

bolt tightening is its own art form. How the joint is lubricated has a big effect and the tool used also has an effect. I don't remember giving the standards as a toss, but it's significant. Torque wrenches usually go to 2% accuracy

[@CertifiedStepper]

Always a good day when Seth uploads 💪🏼🔥

[@mtblukedavis]

I bought the exact same bearing press. Also found it doesn't have anything for bearing extraction or to press headset cups, I ended up just 3d printing what I needed and it has worked great for both applications.

[@ryanmiskin]

I've got a cheap DH adjuster that I got on Amazon. It has the same frustrating problem with play, but it does work.

[@r0ns0n0l]

i was thinking of buying that derailer hangar aligner from toopre, thank you so very much for testing. greetings from Germany

[@owensnicholas]

I bought an identical bearing press on Amazon a few years ago, and it came with the case. A quick search there shows you can get one (with case) for $35. And it'll probably get to your house in an hour. Safety tip: don't get smart like me and think you can press in two bearings at once, one on each side of that link. I bent mine and had to get a replacement.

[@gibsonf06]

Hey Seth, I have those housing cutters and my latch works perfectly! Decent cutters that work on 1/4 inch stainless cable just fine

[@wodenoyk]

We got that cable cutters from topre for a couple of years, stop hook grinded down and now not working, spring flies down as soon as you stop the pressure on the handles

[@has_ben]

I bought the same bearing tool and it is only for pressing bearings, not removing them. I use the tool with sockets to remove bearings. Also, mine came with the case 😝

[@Unc3]

I got the Ztto derailleur hanger tool just last week and I love it. I ended up fixing my hanger cheaper than 1/2 of the price of a new hanger (I know. Trek's ABP is bs)

[@LordH3lmchen]

I have the one from ZTTO as well (which cost me about 15€). And I managed to correct a slightly bent hanger within 5 minutes. So good enough for me. Others can pay 130€ for a park tool one if they like.

[@Hatchet898]

Did you get the stainless steel or anodised one?

[@LordH3lmchen]

@@Hatchet898 I got the anodised version.

[@LordH3lmchen]

YT deleted my comment, as it seems. I use the anodised version.

[@Unc3]

@@LordH3lmchen same and same

[@martijncobelens9630]

I’m using the bearing tool you’ve tested. I’m using a proper extraction tool. So far so good. Btw I’m a hobby mechanic and I’m loving it. So do the neighbors 😀

[@dquad]

I bought a full R7000 105 groupset from Aliexpress, took 4 days to arrive and is exactly as described

[@Smerigventje_]

That torque wrench in exactly the same a those supplied by Canyon when you buy a bike from them.

[@P67R_Nick]

Love these kinds of videos, thanks. Are you going to make a video of all the tools you bought from Ali Express that you like, once you have enough to make a video?

[@PerfodDk]

I have that bearing tool , its very nice , and as you said just use a socket and it can also extract bearings easily.

[@drengskap]

Those Toopre cable cutters are available under a zillion different brands, and they're OK without being spectacular. Certainly decent quality for the price. The Ice Toolz cable puller is great, I've been using that for a while with no complaints. The cheapo cable puller I had before used to slip sideways and mash cables, but the Ice Toolz version is, as you said, clearly superior.

[@Kumek01]

I bought a ZTTO derailleur straingter, and it didnt come as fancy packaged as the one in your video. It was practicly a pipe in a cardboard box. Top of the pipe unscrewes and all the bits are inside. u asseble it, use it, dissasemble it, an put it all the small parts inside itself. Doesnt have any play, works perfect. The weird thing, if i stumbled upon the one in the video i would probably bought that one cuz it looks better on picture....

[@randyvervliet8655]

I bought this bearing press with the box at Amazon for $39. Works amazing. And I actually did the same ending up sockets 😂. Now I’m using pvc couplers (1”) which don’t scratch the frame

[@gunnishment4001]

Same! I bought pvc caps and drilled holes in them.

[@silber9546]

How about a comparison between cheap and expensive spoke tension meters?

[@zachpangos7159]

I ordered almost identical set on Amazon, and I 3d printed headset press, bearing extractor cups, and several other things I could use the same shaft and handles for lol

[@ScottB-k7v]

If you want a pipe cutter - get one at HomeDepot, Lowes, Ace, etc. They have removable cutting wheels and can be used elsewhere.

[@Ammotive28]

Tbf, my Chinese bearing press kit has saved me a fortune. Cost me £40 3 years ago and done about 7 bikes so far. I’ve used on to push out car bushes too!

[@MissingLinkMTB]

Lol, I have the same cable cutter. I've used them on several bikes so far and they do fine still.

[@tri-seeker2753]

As a DIY home bikemachanic, I changed my hub bearings with threaded rod, two nuts and two bits from 3D printer - worked just fine as bearingpress 🙂

[@JimEckhardt]

Toopre and Zitto have been fairly good for me so far. 👌🏻. In fact, they have been better than my parktool equivalents in every case.

[@158158cow]

I own the Toopre cable cutters. They’ve been great except the spring that keeps them open snapped in the middle. Still cuts just fine. Never had the issue with the tab that keeps them closed!

[@lelo3011]

The Ztto stuff is pretty good usually. You need to know what you’re looking for but they have some good stuff. For example a pretty neat dropper lever, with a ball bearing

[@qwertyazerty2137]

Have had the same cable cutters with red rubber handles for almost 10 years. They work absolutely fine although as a home mechanic I don't use them that often. Then, I have the same torque wrench with that yellow plastic dial. My inaccurate comparison with a normal torque wrench shows that this one shows readings lower by 1 nm. As for the derailleur hanger tool. I recently bought one from a brand Lebycle, the orange one. It's looks the same as this toopre one but the rotating shaft fits into the bushing with very tight fit having zero play so I guess it's more accurate the the toopre. The shaft has a spring-loaded ball adjusted by a grub screw and it clicks when you insert the sahft. I suppose this also contributes to the tight fit. The tool also came with an adapter that allows you to install it into the headset starnut in place of the headset cap to be able to align the brake levers and/or brofters, but I found it inaccurate. As for the bearing kit, I bought a set both with press drivers and extractor cups so that I can remove bearing both from frames and from bottom bracket bearing cups. I also have the third hand tool but from bike hand brand and it work just fine although it does not have the locking mechanism..

[@BenGoldNYC]

Toopre makes some really solid tools. Their hydraulic hose barb tool is really nice

[@ziyuexu7668]

I have one of those housing cutters and the latch works great

[@axelff7124]

Finally a new video from Seth !!

[@DealWithTheDevil.]

You showed a trek marlin, another flip bike video coming up👀???

[@wasifzihan4662]

i actually use a lot of topree tools, they work long time , keeps their shhape and works perfect, i was skeptical at first, bought a chaintool, crank puller and tire lever few years back, still working i work on 5 bikes repeated almost east 3 weeks

[@MaxHill1]

i havent watched the video yet but i realy love theese cheap tool videos and is great to help get into mountin biking considering a bike matinence kit is so expensive. allso congrats on the 1Million subs!

[@grannyflatgarage7599]

Those torque wrenches have the issue that the torque delivered depends on where you hold it, if you just balance the bit and apply force at the edge of the tool it will read higher than if you hold the tool closer to the bit as your hand counteracts some of the flexing that is used to read the torque value

[@slydog4535]

It takes more torque to move a bolt after it’s been torqued, you have static friction to work against

[@FireCrowd]

I love watching these videos to see if I need to buy any of these.

[@dpdonmegat1000]

The red cutters are not bad I've been using those in the garage door industry and I've had mine for years and I cut much larger cables , I've bought the the park tool ones they work real nice and been able to crimp is a bonus

[@mythotical406]

My $8.16 cable Cutters came with 6 brake cables, 6 shifter cables and housing for both for $20.00. I keep them in the shop and they have just started to show some wear after about 40 cables or so.

[@ChewieBabyTW]

I really enjoy these Ali Express videos because you find some rare gems and a lot of crazy stuff and junk too but you show us the junk and the Diamonds in the rough. That is cool.

[@not-a-raccoon]

Mzyrh pedals are one of them. Can definitely recommend.

[@3ncryp7ed]

@@not-a-raccoon yea thanks not-a-racoon

[@Azzysdesignworks]

@@not-a-raccoon Its just someone elses product with a "brand" stamped on them by some person who happened to watch a "you can make millions on amazon" video.

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@Azzysdesignworks ...and?

[@alexandernikitin5175]

I've been riding with the same ztto dropper lever for years now. It runs on a bearing and was only 15 dollars. Surprisingly good find.

[@GeorgeWhittam]

Same here.

[@67daltonknox]

You may bee able to use the bearing press as an extractor by putting a suitable sized socket on the opposite side. I've done that a few times.

[@geraldmaybebaby1585]

I read about a mechanic that used feeling to torque. And would occasionally use a torque wrench to recalibrate his feeling. To make sure his judgement was correct.

[@IEDProductionsI]

I have that bearingpress set, it does the job, the machined parts seem to fit nicely on the bearings I have used so far. It's not a bearing extractor though.

[@pilotsevendoes]

Can you lint the press