I love New Tools Day. Getting a new tool continues to bring me excitement, and it's a joy I seek to share with others. Covering a bunch of shiny new things is not about getting you to buy more things (I mean, that’s great, but I get nothing if you do), but rather about sharing the knowledge that comes with tool discovery, where you may learn about a mechanical task you didn’t realise was possible, or a tool that makes a common task simpler, more efficient, or more precise.
It’s equally about explaining how these new tools may compare to existing competitors and where your money is best spent. If it’s a wholly original creation that solves a genuine problem, then you can expect me to rave about it. If it’s a copy of someone else’s genius that fails to meet the standard of the original, you can bet I’ll call this out.
So with all that said, I wanted to put together a complete index of all the new tools I’ve covered on Escape Collective over the past couple of years. People often ask me whether I’ve covered a certain tool before – this list will help you find a tool review that may be hidden across one of 20 articles.
We’ll look to make this list something you can filter by category in the future, but for now, I’ll wind it back to 1998 with an alphabetical list of hyperlinks. Sorry – I know this edition of Threaded is drier than a stuck seatpost, but hopefully you bookmark it for future reference.
If you like tools, then take a browse and see if anything piques your interest. At the very least, I suspect you'll spot a brand or two you've never heard of.
The Threaded series is only made possible through the support of Escape Collective members. There are no ads, affiliate links, or weird kickbacks at play here, just pure independent and member-funded media.
As for me, I've had a passion for bicycling repair spanning over two decades, and it wasn't long into that journey that I became obsessed with the related tooling. It's now been a decade since I first started professionally reviewing tools intended for bicycle repair (and often covering tools that weren't originally designed for bicycles, but have proven to be wonderful).
If you survive through or just enjoy bicycle repair, then the wholly original Threaded series is sure to provide plenty of value.
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Abbey Bike Tools
- Abbey Bike Tools Bearing Extractors
- Abbey Bike Tools LL Chain Wear Tool (plus a full explainer and review of chain wear tools)
- Abbey Bike Tools Crombie (Most Loved Tools feature)
- Abbey Bike Tools Star Nut Setter
- Abbey Bike Tools T-Way bit tool
- Abbey Bike Tools Socket Crombie 2.0
- Abbey Bike Tools PreHAG
Allt (generic brand)
Alt Alt
- Alt Alt Shop Bearing Press Kit
- Alt Alt Bearing Extractors
- Alt Alt Hub and Suspension Bearing Kit
- Alt Alt Alt Drift Kit bearing puller (plus a full explainer on extracting bearings and the best tools)
Altangle
Amazon
- Amazon Basics 1/4" Torque Wrench (comparative review)
Arch Design Works
- Arch Design Works Dupli-Fit fitting tool (more to come on this)
Arundel
- Arundel CNC Nugget tyre inflator (for use with an air compressor)
Bahco
Beaut Bike
BBB Cycling
BGS Technic
Birzman
- Birzman Dummy Rotor
- Birzman Piston Release Tool
- Birzman Sprocket Remover cassette tool
- Birzman Universal Head Cup Remover
Bosch
- Bosch EasyPump electric tyre inflator (comparative review)
BSC Tools
C-Bear
CeramicSpeed
Clever Standard
CMH Design
Crankbrothers
Crest Tool
Cycplus
- Cycplus AS2 Pro electric inflator (comparative review)
- Cycplus AS2 Pro Max electric inflator (comparative review)
DaySaver
Deen
- Deen J flare & quick wrench (ratchet tool for brake hose nuts)
Dualco
- Dualco Grease Gun (Most Loved Tools feature)
Dynaplug
Effetto Mariposa
Elevation Wheel Company
Enduro Bearings
- Enduro Mechanic Workbench Headset Bearing ID mat
- Enduro Linear Headset Press Kit with Guides (BRT-058)
- Enduro PT-011 Zip Nut hub press upgrade
- Enduro Press-Fit Bottom Brackets (Most Loved Tools feature)
Equipt
Feedback Sports
- Feedback Sports Pro E-Lift electric repair stand (review to come)
- Feedback Sports L-shaped Hex and Torx key sets
- Feedback Sports Biolevers tyre levers
- Feedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque Bit Driver
- Feedback Sports Mini Needle Nose plier
- Feedback Sports Mini Diagonal Cutters
- Feedback Sports Pliers Wrench
- Feedback Sports Pro Mechanic repair stand (comparison review)
- Feedback Sports Range Click Torque Wrench (also covered in a comparative review of portable torque wrenches)
- Feedback Sports Thru-Axle Chain Keeper (and a guide to on-bike chain cleaning)
- Feedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque Ratchet kit (also covered in a comparative review of portable torque wrenches)
- Feedback Sports Chain Tool 3.0
- Feedback Sports Rotor Truing Fork 2.0
Fumpa
- Fumpa OG electric tyre inflator (new comparison review to come)
Granite Design
- Granite Rocknroll TQ Torque Ratchet (comparative review of portable torque tools)
GripEdge
- GripEdge T-Handle Hex Keys (also included in my 2024 Favourite Things)
- GripEdge Torx 1/4" sockets
Harbor Freight
- Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro 1/4" torque wrench (comparative review)
Karl A. Steinel GmbH (KAS)
Knipex
- Knipex Bolt Removal Plier, small (82 01 150)
- Knipex Pliers Wrench (Most Loved Tool feature)
Leap Components
Lezyne
- Lezyne Pocket Torque Drive (also covered in a comparative review of portable torque wrenches)
Makita
MIP
Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Long Reach Pliers
- Milwaukee M12 Compact Tyre Inflator (comparative review)
Monolith
Neutron Components
- Neutron Components Emergency Bleed Kit (the original portable bleed cup)
Noble Wheels (closed)
- Noble Bearings Extractors (now produced by Abbey Bike Tools)
- Noble Hub Axle Extractor Conversion Kit (discontinued)
- Noble Speedplay Zero pedal service tool (discontinued)
- Noble Nipple Driver (discontinued)
Park Tool
- Park Tool CT-15 Professional Chain Tool
- Park Tool FCT-1 Fork Cap Tool
- Park Tool #1971 D-Shaped Clamp Adapter Insert
- Park Tool BO-6 Bottle Opener
- Park Tool CM-25 Professional Chain Scrubber (and a guide to on-bike chain cleaning)
- Park Tool EWS-2 electronic wire three-way tool
- Park Tool IR-1.3 Internal Cable Routing Kit (full feature on internal cable routing methods and tools)
- Park Tool LRT-5 Fazua Ride Lockring socket
- Park Tool THH-H T-Handle Hex Wrench holder
- Park Tool PRS-26 Professional repair stand (full comparative review)
- Park Tool HXH Hex Key Wall Holder (Most Loved Tools feature)
PB Swiss
- PB Swiss Mixed-Length Ball-Ended Hex Bits (PB E6.714 CN)
- PB Swiss SwissGrip Picks
- PB Swiss Rainbow Hex Key Set (Most Loved Tools feature)
Pedro’s
- Pedros’ Pro BB Socket modular tool set
- Pedro’s Pack Chain Tool
- Pedro’s Pro Socket Handle 3.0
- Pedro’s Pro Cassette Lockring Tool
- Pedro’s T-Handle Bit Driver
- Pedro’s Tyre Lever (Most Loved Tools feature)
- Pedro’s Pro Spoke Wrenches
Pinner Machine Shop
- Pinner Brake Bleed Cup (the original metal bleed cup)
PrestaCycle
- PrestaCycle Pro Torqkeys
- PrestaCycle TorqRatchet Go (also covered in a comparative review of portable torque wrenches)
- PrestaCycle Pro Presta Head
- PrestaCycle PrestaFlator Mini Pro
Pro Bike Gear
- Pro Bike Gear Internal Cable Routing Tool (full feature on internal cable routing methods and tools)
QiCycle
Radar Laboratories
- Radar Laboratories Dualco Grease Gun Hop Up Kit
- Radar Laboratories LoobToob Slim applicator syringe
- Radar Laboratories 100 ml tyre sealant or suspension oil syringe
- Radar Laboratories 3D-printed tool organiser
- Radar Laboratories Pro Syringes
Remco Tools
- Remco Tools Bike Lift electric repair stand (full review)
Rollingdale Cycles
Runwell
Ryden Bike
Ryder Innovation
- Ryder Innovation x Smoove Luberetta (chain lube applicator)
Silca
Sinter
- Sinter Smart Bedding Machine (more to come on this)
Shimano
- Shimano TL-CN10 Chain Quick Link pliers (Most Loved Tools feature)
SQLab
- SQLab Nine Key Card (made by Wera)
SpurCycle
Smart Lever
SRAM
- SRAM Pro Mineral Bleed Kit
- SRAM Ultimate Press (plus a comparison with a copy, and a comparison with the Sumart/beaut Mini Piston Press)
- SRAM Universal Bleed Block
- SRAM Powermeter Chainring Removal Tool
Straz
ThinkRider (AliExpress)
- ThinkRider NL-15 Pro 1/4" torque wrench (comparative review)
Topeak
- Topeak E-Booster Digital tyre inflator (new comparison review to come)
TRO Designs
Tru Tension
Unior
- Unior Pro Spoke Wrenches
- Unior Chain Wear Indicator #1644/6 (plus a full explainer and review of chain wear tools)
- Unior Flare Nut wrench #1760/2
- Unior Speed Pedal Wrenches #1613S/1BI
VeloColour
Vessel
- Vessel Cordless Electric Slim Ratchet
- Vessel 220 USB Plus electric screwdriver (also covered in my 2023 Favourite Things)
Wera
- Wera 9532 Chain Riveter Set
- Wera 7515 Kraftform Safe-Torque Speed Torque Screwdriver
- Wera 838 RA ratcheting screwdriver
- Wera Hex Wrench Set benchtop/wall holder
- Wera Impaktor Torx bits (Most Loved Tools feature)
WolfBox
WolfTooth
Wheels Manufacturing
- Wheels Manufacturing Axle Ruler Pro
- Wheels Manufacturing Thru Axle Gauge Essential
- Wheels Manufacturing Centerlock Socket (see full feature on Centerlock rotor tools and tips)
- Wheels Manufacturing Shimano XTR crank bolt cap tool
ZTTO
- ZTTO Internal Cable Routing Kit (full feature on internal cable routing methods and tools)
- ZTTO Hub Bearing Tool Kit
- ZTTO Disc Brake Hose Cutter and Barb Press
Unbranded
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