I’m not a bike mechanic, just want to learn to do some basic maintenance on my bike myself. Really like how detailed your videos are so keep up the great work!

I've been using their presses and bottom bracket removal tools at work for the last year and they are fantastic. The slot in the lever adaptor is new, my older BSC one doesn't have that but it's a great idea

I looked at their site after you did the chain tool gauntlet, and now I am even more impressed. Thank you for bringing this company to my attention.

i really appreciate you giving us some highlights on bsc tools, this is something that most people would not take the time to do. Was having a hard time visualizing what these pieces do, would be nice to see these tools in an actual demonstration. thanks again danielle.

they are the only ones i know of that make the measuring tool to get the erd for bicycle wheels , and they are made in stainless steel and 2 different sizes for smaller wheels as well, unlike the ones from wheelsmith which i think are unavailable anymore. 👍

@NeutralSupportNews

9 ай бұрын

I still have some wheelsmith ones kicking around, but the BSC seem like the logical successor! I've always wanted a set that just told me the answer (no remembering overlap etc)

Thank you for the video 🤗🔥

A better compare and contrast tool review, I have not seen....Well done! Pjw

Great content as usual!

Such great information!!

i like the extender for the hanger alignment tool, and the 2 versions they make of the lever setter im surprised abbey only makes one , it helps on some ebikes ive worked on to not have to remove the cage around the derailleur and it also helps with setting up position on road bike shifters with the extra height to get the correct position

Great breakdown, nice work. I've been using the nipple driver tool since it's inception, it's a game-changer for manually setting nipple depth in a wheel build - much faster! Of course their drill-powered versions are stellar too.

@NeutralSupportNews

10 ай бұрын

It's funny, I don't know why but I've never used a drill powered one. I've known a lot of builders that do, and it's gotta save time. Just something nice about a totally analog activity

@alexhearn9644

9 ай бұрын

@@NeutralSupportNews Where's the Yankee Screwdriver land on the analog meter? ;) The drill shank versions have variations too - slotback, hex, double-square, squorx

Nice video. After buying the pedros vise whip 2, ill never use conventional whip again. Especially 12 speed

Thank you.

4:21 I have the one from Park Tool there(as well as the Shimano version) and I got the Park Tool version specifically because you can slide an 8mm hex through it if someone would happen to have overtightned it. Not sure if it would be possible to overtightened that much, but better to have a backup than none at all in my mind. I purchased the 16mm hex(that is literally what it is) version from Park Tool for Race Face cranks(some cranks at least) in the same go so they rest together in the cabinet next to eachother. Given it is a small tool with a 16mm hex head, it also has that 8mm hex hole through it so you can get extra leverage when need be. PS: Handlebar alignment tools and lever alignment tools is pretty much dust collectors in my mind. That is easily done by feel. I would rather spend that money on a handlebar holder tool like the Park Tool HBH-3 because I at least use that all the time to prevent the handlebar from floppying around when you feel the need of that third hand. That being said I like some of the other options from that BSC brand that I also never heard of before. Even though Park Tool is what I got the most of, I will always get the tool that I feel is best for what I need. Park Tool simply has got such a big range of tools within a price range(some say it is way too expensive) that often is acceptable when you compare it to other similar tools from other brands. My favorite tool of all bicycle tools I got is from Birzman actually, and it is their Disc Brake Piston Pusher tool which is very good quality and smooth operation as well. A tool to apply an even pressure to piston(s) on the opposite side of eachother in the caliper at the same time. This way you reduce the chance of cracking ceramic pistons(Shimano) or simply reduce the chance of pushing the pistons in skewed. You also can do it without removing the wheel(just the pads, but just with top loading calipers though) I am at least done using shady and wrong tools to pry pistons back and forth in a caliper. Even though I got the brake piston press from Park Tool it's been collecting dust ever since I figured there is a better way. Shimano also does not offer pistons as a replacement part, so purchasing a complete caliper just because you wanted to pry the pistons back in, is a tough cookie to swallow. Most people don't even know about that one(you most likely do, but I mean most other people)

@NeutralSupportNews

10 ай бұрын

The right tool makes all the difference! The BSC Shimano preload tool also has a hex slot on the back - so many tools that all do just about the same thing. Then there's the others that do something just a *little better. The luxury of knowing ahead of time before you buy the tool is only granted to a few 🙂 As for the lever setter, 100% I've spent over a decade building bikes so have lots of little tricks for checking the alignment. I more often than not default to those instead of removing a top cap. BUT that overly particular set up sometimes requires exacting precision 🤙

Great videos! Keep it up!

@NeutralSupportNews

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

9:40 the advantage is taking up less space and of course lighter weight. Shorter rod is probably less likely to bend or damage. Maybe. But definitely better than the heavy and oversized Parktool which I managed to bend on one side.

Hi Danielle 😊 cool looking tools, nicely finished, whith a bit of blind, what's not to like. By the way the sound in this video is a lot better, not much echo, did you get a new mike, ?. I hope things are going well for you and your's, stay safe girl, best wishe's, Stuart Uk.

Excellenct vídeo my sister mechanic kit

I currently have two of their tools: Their impactless BB puller (perfect for Shimano's PressFit BBs) and disc truing tool (basically a lighter Park Tool DT-2) I have no idea if I'll ever buy their chain breaker since I already have one from Topeak. Not only can theirs peen Campagnolo chain pins, unlike almost all chain breakers in the market, the handle doubles as a 1/4-inch hex drive tool bit handle. This is basically more than one tool in one product!

@NeutralSupportNews

Күн бұрын

They make some cool stuff! I'm always weighing whether a tool is an improvement to what I have or if I just want it 😂 I don't think I've used the Topeak tool myself...yet. I'll have to find one sometime.

@yonglingng5640

10 сағат бұрын

@@NeutralSupportNews The Topeak All Speeds Chain Tool I have is a really good universal budget-friendly option. It can also peen Campagnolo chain connecting pins (I got to do this when I was building a bike with a Campagnolo groupset in a shop I used to work in, the shop's only chain breaker that can peen such pins has already been decommissioned, making me the only person in the shop capable of doing so) and comes with a chain hook & spare plunger pin inside the handle. Works up to 12-speed chains.

6:07 What does this tool do? I checked their website, it says it's a lacing tool.

@NeutralSupportNews

5 ай бұрын

The taper allows you to pick up a spoke nipple and it has just enough friction to put it through the rim and turn it onto the spoke to get it started on the threads. Good for the initial spoke lacing.

3:39 you 100% need this. I've bought bikes that Heman himself owned and worked on. Eventually those Chinese fancy aluminium crank caps will corrode and seize in there too

@NeutralSupportNews

9 ай бұрын

It's a good option among the many! All of them have either socket or hex for the heman scenario you are referring to 😁

@janeblogs324

9 ай бұрын

@@NeutralSupportNews my bb tool is plastic with a 6mm hex, it rounded out lol

Danelle, Who makes the highest quality portable bicycle repair stand?

@NeutralSupportNews

3 ай бұрын

You'll find diverging opinions online - but my love of the PRS-25 (and only that one, not the other Park Tool stands) is pretty well known. Best combo of versatility, ease of use, quickness, and stability on the market. Feedback will come up all over if you search but they do a great job giving their stands away for free or nearly free to get glowing reviews online. They've created a cult following. Everyone likes what they like!

@ellerybice3787

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Danelle, I was thinking of the Park tool brand as being the best, but I wanted your professional opinion. Thank you for the confirmation. Ellery.

Am I missing something? Just measure from the end of the bar for fucking lever location. That more than one company makes such a location tool is a giant overthink! Nipple driver looks useful however. Still have the ancient BR one with the flippin hex handle and extra gription for you Old Skoolers.

@NeutralSupportNews

10 ай бұрын

While most of the time the lever setters sit alone in a drawer, it is nice to be able to match angle of brake levers and road brifters exactly without any dancing. Specifically on the road hoods - 2 angles at play and funky irregular shape. I've done this without a tool forever, but sometimes the added precision is a nice idea!

BSC- Best Shit 'Cause.

you remind me of whats up doc.

I see Kitty made a cameo appearance.

@NeutralSupportNews

10 ай бұрын

It's not often the director steps in front of the camera

I have whole aliexpress selection of tools for 200$, and they work well.

@NeutralSupportNews

9 ай бұрын

Glad they are working well for you!

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KITTY!!!!