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There’s a whole lot of joy and satisfaction to be had in fixing and making things. Some would even say it provides them purpose (my hand is up). Tools will always be a critical part of that, and if you’re reading this, then you have more than likely experienced the joy that a new tool can provide. So with that, it’s time for another instalment of New Tools Day!
In this somewhat premium edition, you’ll read my thoughts on a little and affordable disc brake piston spreader that’s gone somewhat viral on Instagram, learn about an impressively nice tool case from VeloColour in Canada, and a wholly new one-handed tyre inflator from Arundel. Plus there’s an intriguing adjustable bearing cup remover from Birzman, Enduro Bearings has a new larger press kit, Alt-Alt is getting further into the bearing puller game, and I take a bite of humble pie on a previously covered tool.
Lastly, I wrap up this edition with a round-up of various tool-based Advent calenders that I've shown great restraint from buying.
Built with the travelling mechanic (or enthusiast) in mind, VeloColour's new Pro Bicycle Tool Case is quite the snazzy thing.Unzipping the case reveals a modular design with all major panels secured via heavy-duty Velcro. Additional flaps help in keeping tools in place during transport, but the use of them is optional. Meanwhile there are additional zippered pockets for stashing longer tools, smaller tools, and/or small parts. In its stock form the case comes with one each of those additional pockets, but more can be added at the time of ordering.All folded up and ready for closing (those aren't magic twigs, the case is empty in this photo). Without tools, the case weighs 1.6 kg.Made from a durable and water-resistant 1000D Cordura, the interior tool pallets are designed to carry a range of tools that a mechanic is likely to need at a race or when covering an event.Based in Toronto, Canada, VeloColour has grown to be a highly regarded name in both bicycle paint and bicycle bag production. See Escape's tour of VeloColour's facility.
