The Best Tools For Your Bike - Pro Mechanics' Favourite Tools

[@D0WNT0WN]

Another cool video. This is a side of biking that most people don't give enough credit to. Awesome work, GMBN.

[@gmbn]

Alex510 Thanks Alex, The mechanics are often over looked they work there butts off to make the slightest improvement on the bikes, pretty awesome. Cheers Marc

[@Abschiebehauptmeisterr]

+Global Mountain Bike Network there should be a "mechanic title" like in the formula one

[@joaoreicardoso702]

Global Mountain Bike Network u

[@hughbriz]

Hate to say it but I really enjoyed that. Good to see what the mechanics are up to behind the scenes and what they like to use - when they can choose pretty much anything

[@gmbn]

Hugh Alexander Thanks Hugh, The mechanics can be overlooked, they really work there butts off to get the bike running perfectly. Marc

[@Toastybear1]

the guy at the end's allen keys are £170 for a set of 12!! gorgeous though :)

[@Aeshir2]

what the hell that automatic wrench is CRAZY. im not even totally sure what it even DOES

[@matthewbradshaw8017]

It is for the initial tensioning of wheel spokes, to save mechanics time when building wheels

[@NNICKKK]

Any chance of a Marc B bike check? The new Scott's , particularly his Gambler, look amazing, so it would be cool to see how he likes his set up from a racer's point of view. Great vids, keep them coming boys!

[@Flamebear0]

Great stuff, keep up the nice vids !

[@maxmiser286]

Some cool bits of kit.

[@VM38]

hahaha, 4:40 - the guy in the back. "what the hell is this geezer pointing at"

[@Velo1010]

That air spoke tensioner is something else. One never seen a tool like that. My favorite tool in my toolbox is my Park Tool cutter.

[@aneeshfroome4464]

wth a pro bike mechanic uses a venzo torque wrench from amazon?? is that true or did they take some money to say it (that seems to happen a lot on gcn Ive found)

[@richardspratt3318]

I have a spare chain tool that I'd happily donate to Team Specialized, looked to me like they bodged one!

[@Abschiebehauptmeisterr]

my favorite tool is my bottle opener after the ride

[@mateuszzam]

0:21 What torque wrench does Jadon Marsh have?

[@darraghkennedy333]

What would be the best second hand mountain bike to get for around 300-400 Euro price range.I'm looking to start mountain biking as there are great trails nearby

[@User_not_found_403]

@ :024 - What is the name/brand or link for that cam over torque wrench (NOT THE VENMO)? All the ones I've seen have even the click type...

[@skylightatnight6996]

I feal like im back at school at show and tell

[@johngreene6783]

I think you mean feel

[@lima188]

Allen Keys are the winner.

[@carlomagnotm]

we can see a video of the most used lubes around world cup riders mechanics??? :D

[@rizkybayu3714]

Nice tools

[@loganwiebe5516]

I was looking into buying some tools as i am a home mechanic and have just started mountain biking. Not sure what to invest in first, as i have a small budget. Any thoughts?

[@ThefulOdie]

Logan Wiebe in my opinion, get a proper torque wrench with bits in the common sizes. Good cable cutters (bike specific) and some good brushes for cleaning your bike. Then you can buy new stuff every once in a while, like wrenches you don’t need every day. But always remember: if you buy tools, buy expensive tools once, so you don’t have to buy cheap tools twice.

[@bikesnblades6737]

Probably not relevant to you anymore, but for anyone faced with the same question, BUY THE DAMN KNIPEX PLIERS WRENCH!!! Holy hell, i´ve been wrenching on my own downhill bikes for about 15 years and after discovering them i question my whole life. They are that good at doing ....well everything really. Also, some good cable cutters, and also some WERA L-keys (hex plus!). The L-keys must be WERA, as the hex plus feature will have you strip less bolts and if you manage to round a bolt out, chances are these will still be able to grip. Nothing better than those keys.

[@joelmendoza9401]

what tire pressure gauge does Ben use?

[@PJSinohin]

is that a mirror on Mr. Garland tool box? 3:11

[@michaelcawley7400]

It’s a tablet

[@lobuxracer]

Sorry to say the comment about the torque wrench being held anywhere but the middle of the grip and having the correct torque is dead wrong. I proved this much to my surprise in a calibration lab with my own torque wrench. Intuitively it should make no difference, but when actually measured, hand position is extremely important. I didn't believe it until I saw it for myself and I was shocked to say the least. Ever since then I have been very critical of my hand position whenever I use a torque wrench.

[@curtisbowman6199]

That's a cam style torque wrench in the video, not the typical click style. They're designed specifically to eliminate user error such as hand position on the handle.

[@rcg9573]

Hand position does not matter on a Cam type torque wrench because the linkages are fully independent. You most definitely were not testing a Cam type in the lab.

[@lobuxracer]

@@curtisbowman6199 Actually, no, that's precisely the kind of wrench I was using. Cam and spring. As I said, I was shocked that hand position made a difference. The calibration tool doesn't lie.

[@spazburger]

I've got a 9inch tool but the end is very worn....maybe I should give it a polish!

[@rcg9573]

Yeah, your 2 inch tool is worn at the end from your rosy palmela loser.

[@snappyfish]

Mines a hammer, so when cheap bikes get the better of me I can destroy them.

[@AeternWarrior25]

I own that torque wrench, i bought it for 35 €. I am very surprised that a pro mechanic is using it.

[@gmbn]

SpoonMan Hey Thanks for your comment, You would be surprised how serious the pro mechanics take there torque setting especially on linkages fork crowns and wheel axels. Cheers Marc

[@dep1001]

+Global Mountain Bike Network I think what SpoonMan meant was that he was surprised that a pro mechanic is using a 35€ torque wrench and not a much more expensive one :)

[@The_Joemance]

SpoonMan are you talking about the cam-over? What brand is it? I'm in the market for one, and that one looks compelling.

[@jaman5735]

company's buy these and have their brand name put on them, ive seen that torque with several different brand names on them. not to uncommon.

[@johngreene6783]

@@gmbn I think he meant that it's inexpensive on Amazon. Not a pro caliber torque wrench

[@oquefizhoje]

How do i unbolt this where i have no room for a allen key? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipuchGinaNmBl6s

[@Velo1010]

That air spoke tensioner is something else. One never seen a tool like that. My favorite tool in my toolbox is my Park Tool cutter.

[@Velo1010]

That air spoke tensioner is something else. One never seen a tool like that. My favorite tool in my toolbox is my Park Tool cutter.