Groove Tool Pro by Ryder Innovation wins Eurobike Innovators Prize

[TheoG]

16 hours ago, ouzo said:

I spotted this earlier at Sportsmans wharehous. I wonder how it compares.

https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/multi-tools-category/products/1-mt-stdr-v104t5

The groove tool pro's design is much neater & compact and this don't have a chain breaker.

[DieselnDust]

@ouzoThe Lezyne Tool doesn’t compare to the groove pro. 
it also doesn’t have as many tools. It is handy in having a t handle design so it gets into hard to reach places more easily.

the quality is really good though but the groove pro matches that. It’s a BIG improvement over the std plastic Groove Tool

[ChrisF]

Any update on availability ?

[TheoG]

11 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

Any update on availability ?

Also want to know.  Cant wait to get my hands on one.

[DieselnDust]

16 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

Any update on availability ?

 

Bits are delayed so ETA shifter out a month. Mid to end September now is the ETA

[betaboy]

Nice1, seems to be based on the Fabric Chamber which was made available around 2016, of course no chain tool then but this is a super upgrade to an already great idea.

[splat]

I just collected mine
(Olympic Cycles in Claremont)

Edited August 29, 2022 by splat

[splat]

On 7/15/2022 at 9:17 PM, DieselnDust said:

Great product that addresses all the shortcomings of the plastic groove tool.

the o ring seals properly 

there’s a chain breaker

its a lot stiffer so you can actually use it to tighten your thru axle 

Holds chain links

and it has a holder that straps to the bike frame. 
 

well done Ryder!!

No chain breaker though

That is one of the reasons I wanted one

I didn't realise that there were 2 versions.

https://www.ryderinnovation.com/groovetool-pro-w-cb

https://www.ryderinnovation.com/groovetoolpro

 

Edited August 29, 2022 by splat

[TheoG]

11 minutes ago, splat said:

No chain breaker though

That is one of the reasons I wanted one

I will wait for the version that do have a chain breaker.

[Spinnekop]

16 minutes ago, splat said:

No chain breaker though

That is one of the reasons I wanted one

I didn't realise that there were 2 versions.

https://www.ryderinnovation.com/groovetool-pro-w-cb

https://www.ryderinnovation.com/groovetoolpro

 

Weird question.........
Do you use the chainbreaker?

[TheoG]

[TheoG]

Just now, Spinnekop said:

Weird question.........
Do you use the chainbreaker?

Yes, a few times in the past.  Not regularly, but if you do break a chain on a ride and you don't have one with you, you are a bit screwed.

[splat]

2 minutes ago, Spinnekop said:

Weird question.........
Do you use the chainbreaker?

Only once on my road bike, but a few times on the MTB.
If not for me, the someone else in the group.

[splat]

2 minutes ago, TheoG said:

For some reason, I could not find the product on their website last week. Either I was being doff, or they updated the site. The link posted on this thread was dead.
I ordered online from Olympic based on the marketing videos and comments here without knowing that there were 2 versions.

I will take it back and wait for the CB version.

[Spinnekop]

Just now, splat said:

Only once on my road bike, but a few times on the MTB.
If not for me, the someone else in the group.

 

1 minute ago, TheoG said:

Yes, a few times in the past.  Not regularly, but if you do break a chain on a ride and you don't have one with you, you are a bit screwed.

Interesting.

Touch wood.............
Since 1997:  310,715km done - MTB and road, Sanis, Epic, W2W, Augusts and loads of training.  
Only once have I ever needed one.

I count myself then VERY lucky.

[TheoG]

3 minutes ago, splat said:

For some reason, I could not find the product on their website last week. Either I was being doff, or they updated the site. The link posted on this thread was dead.
I ordered online from Olympic based on the marketing videos and comments here without knowing that there were 2 versions.

I will take it back and wait for the CB version.

Although its listed at Omnico, Olympic Cycles (or anyone else for that matter), dont have it yet.

So I need to stay calm and relax about it .... 🤣🤪

Edited August 29, 2022 by TheoG