Park Tool debuts revamped pro-level repair stand, fleet of new tools for '10
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Custom dividers keep all of your tools organized and easy to find.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
The new BBT-90 is designed to remove the bearings from the latest crop of press-fit bottom bracket cups while the CBP-3 easily pulls the bearings from Campagnolo Ultra-Torque cranksets.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
Park's latest Campagnolo 11-speed compatible CT-11 chain tool peens the end of the rivet to reduce the chance of chain failure - but it doesn't actually push the pins in and out like the updated CT-4.2. Ideally, well-equipped shops and mechanics will have both.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
Park's new 10-25D Professional Micro-Adjust Shop Clamp is easier to use than its forebear and the jaws are in a better orientation to handle aero-shaped tubes.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
Flip the lever to open or close the new clamp most of the way and then screw the handle down for precise clamping pressure.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
Owners of 1.5" head tube-equipped bikes can now make sure their headsets have a square surface to seat against.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
The new Park Tool PRS-25 work stand sports a tripod layout that's more manageable than its predecessor's five-leg configuration plus a handy new clamp.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
The new strut-equipped legs now open up and fold back down in a single motion and lock firmly in place.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
Park Tool's new race boxes provide traveling mechanics with a ready-made solution when it comes time to hit the road. The custom-made boxes are offered both with and without tools.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
The clever optional external harness makes it far easier to transport heavy tools to and from the venue.(Image credit: Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com)
Park Tool's new PRS-25 Team Issue Portable Stand looks to easily be its best repair stand to date with an easier-to-use and more stable leaning tripod frame design plus a more refined clamp that should work better with modern bicycle designs.
In contrast with the PRS-15's somewhat clunky individual five-leg setup, the PRS-25's legs move in unison with a far more elegant sliding head that also locks in place. Stout support struts and Park's unique 'Hexatude' six-sided tubing look sturdy enough to handle downhill bikes, too, and total weight is down to just 6kg (13.2lb) for easier transport (the PRS-25 was an unwieldy 11.6kg).
The telescoping mast is adjustable in height from 112-152cm (45-60") and topped with Park's new 100-25D Professional Micro-Adjust Shop Clamp. Opening and closing the new clamp is finally now a true one-handed operation with both gross quick-release and fine screw-down adjustment and the clamp size range is an impressive 23-76mm (7/8-3"). Moreover, the rubber-coated jaws are now oriented 90 degrees from the PRS-15's clamp for better compatibility with aero-shaped seatposts. The new repair stand should begin arriving in stores around January 2010.
Park has also developed its own BX-1 tool case specially designed for traveling mechanics. The custom-made composite-and-aluminum boxes feature customizable Park-designed inserts and tool boards for easy-to-find organization, a removable small parts container, and a handy hanging front board.
Park will offer the BX-1 both empty and pre-filled with a collection of 35 of its most popular (and useful) tools. Either way, an optional BXB-1 harness turns the loaded case into a backpack for easier transport to and from the venue.
2010 will also see a variety of new tools to match up with the latest crop of available componentry from Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM and others. The new CT-4.2 chain tool is now compatible with all 10- and 11-speed chains while the matching CT-11 is specifically designed to peen 11-speed chain pin heads after installation for greater pull strength.
Other highlights include the BBT-90 to remove cartridge bearings from press-fit bottom bracket cups, the CBP-3 to remove Campagnolo Ultra-Torque crankset bearings, a new cutter to face 1.5" head tubes, thru-axle truing adapters, and additional cone wrench sizes.
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