News bot Posted November 13, 2019 Share At Touch Bike Parts, based in Cape Town, we aim for functionality, high performance, long term value, and environmental awareness. Limiting replacing items after a few years of hard use, and encouraging you to spend more time efficiently adjusting the fit of your bike to improve your riding is our goal. Download attachment: 3 colours open.jpg Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted November 13, 2019 Share Looks nice - seems to be good quality. TouchBikeParts and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawbs Posted November 13, 2019 Share for 900 hundred ronds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcHD Posted November 13, 2019 Share for 900 hundred ronds I think it's one of those products you purchase once and you give it to your grand kids though... Ed-Zulu, Dan Dob, DieselnDust and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TouchBikeParts Posted November 13, 2019 Share for 900 hundred ronds Hi Mawbs, thanks for the feedback, we understand that it is a fairly high price for a bike tool! But also please understand the amount of CNC machine time it takes to make all these parts (9 toolbits, 6 bolts, 16 curved washers and 2 arms), the high quality materials used, plus the heat treatment with tumble polish process too... it is designed to last a lifetime! If compared to say a chainring that is CNC machined from one piece of aluminium, it takes much longer and material cost much higher to produce this toolset, yet we still offer the complete tool package at only slightly higher/lower cost to a high end chainring... just an example. One can compare it to other CNC made products of course. The value is in that it is made to last and not easily corrode, parts are replaceable without needing to buy a completely new tool, and in this way we see that 900 Rand will give you value in the long run and hope that the highly functional enjoyment of using it for many years will be of value too! We are happy to give another option of bike tool to the world in a product we believe will have an increased lifespan, and in many ways this is our ultimate goal. Mopkop, Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, AdamA and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudii Posted November 13, 2019 Share In essence you also get 3 multi-tools for R900 Hi Mawbs, thanks for the feedback, we understand that it is a fairly high price for a bike tool!But also please understand the amount of CNC machine time it takes to make all these parts (9 toolbits, 6 bolts, 16 curved washers and 2 arms), the high quality materials used, plus the heat treatment with tumble polish process too... it is designed to last a lifetime!If compared to say a chainring that is CNC machined from one piece of aluminium, it takes much longer and material cost much higher to produce this toolset, yet we still offer the complete tool package at only slightly higher cost to a high end chainring... just an example. One can compare it to other CNC made products of course.The value is in that it is made to last and not easily corrode, parts are replaceable without needing to buy a completely new tool, and in this way we see that 900 Rand will give you value in the long run and hope that the highly functional enjoyment of using it for many years will be of value too!We are happy to give another option of bike tool to the world in a product we believe will have an increased lifespan, and in many ways this is our ultimate goal. TouchBikeParts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted November 13, 2019 Share I think it's one of those products you purchase once and you give it to your grand kids though... Spot on. I fiddled with one at my LBS in Somerset West.Holy toledo this tool is well made. If they bury you with it, archiologists in 100million will wonder what instrument this is in but name this period the Touchian epoc. TouchBikeParts, splat, BigDL and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted November 13, 2019 Share I've got one on my 'want' list after seeing them at Stoke in CT and damn that are well made. At first I was very much in the 'R900 for a multi tool camp??' but look at the attention to detail, the size and the fact you can build it any way you want and it's going to be a keeper. I've got an annoying park tools one that I hate and struggle to use without the red mist coming down and that cost me nearly R500 so this seems pretty good for a crafted bit of kit. Also I think there will be extra bits for it coming online along the way so it'll keep evolving. Edited November 13, 2019 by T-Bob TouchBikeParts, DieselnDust, Hilton. and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennH Posted November 13, 2019 Share R 900 and no chain tool.... Eish... shaper, Godzilla and babse 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dob Posted November 13, 2019 Share Invested my money on a green one (the colour is sooooo good in real life) and I must say that it is so clever to be able to build the tool with the pieces YOU want. Also, building it up is like playing with lego again (I actually let my 6yr old daughter do it).The quality feels brilliant and sturdy and using it makes me happy. If it seems too much put in on your Christmas wishlist and get your family/spouse to buy it for you. Much better than getting 4 sh1$ gifts MarcHD, DieselnDust, TouchBikeParts and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstring Posted November 13, 2019 Share I have an Leatherman and if its anything like that im going to get one. TouchBikeParts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipsqueak Posted November 13, 2019 Share Looks amazing. One hint for an even smaller version. I've been looking for a simple tool with a 5mm allen on one end and 4mm on the other. That's it - like a steel stick. Can't believe no one makes it. TouchBikeParts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 13, 2019 Share Hi Mawbs, thanks for the feedback, we understand that it is a fairly high price for a bike tool!But also please understand the amount of CNC machine time it takes to make all these parts (9 toolbits, 6 bolts, 16 curved washers and 2 arms), the high quality materials used, plus the heat treatment with tumble polish process too... it is designed to last a lifetime!If compared to say a chainring that is CNC machined from one piece of aluminium, it takes much longer and material cost much higher to produce this toolset, yet we still offer the complete tool package at only slightly higher/lower cost to a high end chainring... just an example. One can compare it to other CNC made products of course.The value is in that it is made to last and not easily corrode, parts are replaceable without needing to buy a completely new tool, and in this way we see that 900 Rand will give you value in the long run and hope that the highly functional enjoyment of using it for many years will be of value too!We are happy to give another option of bike tool to the world in a product we believe will have an increased lifespan, and in many ways this is our ultimate goal. Are the tool bits also cnc'd out/forged of alloy and then heat treated? Shouldn't they be tool steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 13, 2019 Share for 900 hundred ronds Fiddle with it, touch it, feel it, and you'll understand why. It's a beautiful piece of kit. TouchBikeParts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 13, 2019 Share Are the tool bits also cnc'd out/forged of alloy and then heat treated? Shouldn't they be tool steel?Read the article, BaGearA... The tool itself is built by you, using stiff 6061-T6 aluminium arms that bolt together using different width bolts, depending on the amount of tools you want to carry. The 2, 3 or 4 width bolts allow 4, 6 or 8 toolbits to be used from the total of 9 provided. All parts are CNC machined for accuracy of precision and fit. The toolbits and bolts are all heat treated stainless steel, while the machined washers are non heat treated stainless steel. All parts are highly corrosion resistant and ready to spend time in that sweaty pocket, wet bag or ocean air for many years, without becoming tarnished and rough to use. Built to last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 13, 2019 Share Apologies Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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