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[BaGearA]

  On 6/3/2021 at 9:51 AM, gummibear said:

Anyone know what the metal equivalent is to this?

these plastic ones strip really easy.

 

 

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I found a metal one in a cajees in 2013 and ive guarded it like hell ever sinc3 cause i hqvemt seen another yet. Best alternative is valve caps that have a integrated tool

[Dust46!]

  On 6/3/2021 at 9:51 AM, gummibear said:

Anyone know what the metal equivalent is to this?

these plastic ones strip really easy.

 

 

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Just get one of these, they work like a dream.

https://www.rydercycling.co.za/ryder-products/accessories/nut-cracker-detail

[Spinnekop]

  On 6/3/2021 at 9:51 AM, gummibear said:

Anyone know what the metal equivalent is to this?

these plastic ones strip really easy.

 

 

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I think it is Zipp that makes a little steel spanner

[gummibear]

  On 6/3/2021 at 10:20 AM, Spinnekop said:

I think it is Zipp that makes a little steel spanner

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Will look thanks.

[gummibear]

Zipp

Stans

Park Tool make them.

 

 

[ChrisF]

  On 6/3/2021 at 9:51 AM, gummibear said:

Anyone know what the metal equivalent is to this?

these plastic ones strip really easy.

 

 

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For the workshop ?  The longer aluminium tools are simply the BEST for the workshop.  In fact, small enough that I use it in my tool bag as well. -

https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/park-tool-vc-1-valve-core-tool/

Same item is available from a wide range of manufacturers, at an equally wide price range.

 

 

Or for the tool bag ?  Plastic ones are okay for this, though the "Nutcracker" is VERY handy !!

[The Ouzo]

  On 6/3/2021 at 10:42 AM, ChrisF said:

 

For the workshop ?  The longer aluminium tools are simply the BEST for the workshop.  In fact, small enough that I use it in my tool bag as well. -

https://www.evobikes.co.za/product/park-tool-vc-1-valve-core-tool/

Same item is available from a wide range of manufacturers, at an equally wide price range.

tcracker" is VERY handy !!

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how the MOER does that thing cost 200 bucks ???????

[Steady Spin]

I also don’t agree with the R200 price. 

It doesn’t fit my valves and needs to be modified to work. 

Garbage product from Park Tool. 

[thebob]

  On 6/3/2021 at 9:59 AM, Skott5 said:

Which Shock you going with ?

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Stock spec Deluxe for now. Have my eye on a DPX2 or Float X in future

[SwissVan]

  On 6/2/2021 at 8:36 AM, Nakoota said:

Time to try and get back into this cycling thing that has eluded me for a few months, motivation is non-existent and maybe a trainer will help ????

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You might want to point it out the window for a better view 

Good luck

[Ispeed_V]

  On 6/3/2021 at 11:03 AM, Steady Spin said:

I also don’t agree with the R200 price. 

It doesn’t fit my valves and needs to be modified to work. 

Garbage product from Park Tool. 

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If you have a chain breaker similar to pic, the little gap at the bottom fits perfectly around the valve head to allow you to unscrew/screw.

[Eddy Gordo]

I bought a set of these

https://www.outdoorescape.co.za/product-page/granite-juicy-nipple

you also get valve set.

https://www.outdoorescape.co.za/product-page/granite-valve

[ChrisF]

  On 6/3/2021 at 10:56 AM, ouzo said:

how the MOER does that thing cost 200 bucks ???????

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Come onnnnn......  You KNOW that "S" trippled the price !

 

MANY options available below R100.  And these DO work without any modifications required.

[The Ouzo]

  On 6/3/2021 at 11:42 AM, Eddy Gordo said:

I bought a set of these

https://www.outdoorescape.co.za/product-page/granite-juicy-nipple

you also get valve set.

https://www.outdoorescape.co.za/product-page/granite-valve

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again, pricing confirms we are being ripped new ones by the industry

[Nakoota]

  On 6/3/2021 at 11:23 AM, SwissVan said:

You might want to point it out the window for a better view 

Good luck

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Or buy a tv and watch the Tour?

[Eddy Gordo]

  On 6/3/2021 at 11:48 AM, ouzo said:

again, pricing confirms we are being ripped new ones by the industry

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Agreed, I import most of my spares. I pay less than half the price compared to what it costs here and thats after shipping and duties. Even cycling clothing is a major ripoff. Those materials costs so little per meter, but the finished garments are almost always ridiculously high.