Dropout Alignment Tools
08-24-22, 04:58 PM
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Dropout Alignment Tools
Picked up a pair of Cyclus Dropout Alignment Tools for about $32 bucks. They appear to be shop quality, with nicely machined surfaces and deep knurling. Most of the tool is blackened steel--almost like a gun blue.
Knowing the Campy versions of the same tool can cost over $200 bucks, these seem like a steal. Even the Park versions are over $100. Got them on-line from a shop in Germany called Bike24.
Dropout Alignment Tools
Knowing the Campy versions of the same tool can cost over $200 bucks, these seem like a steal. Even the Park versions are over $100. Got them on-line from a shop in Germany called Bike24.
Dropout Alignment Tools
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As with any tool the manor od handling and applying the tool is more important than its cost. I have three different DO tool brands in my basement. All are good at what they do. My friends drool over the Campy ones. I more often reach for the Cyclus or the Steins though. Andy
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Cyclus makes some decent tools, I really want a Radonaut (which I mentioned in a thread a while back) and if I needed alignment tools I might pick up a set of those but I simply would just bring my bike to work and do it there. I don't really have the want to do it at the house and collect more tools when I have other tools I want and more bike parts I "need".
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I guess I’m sort of a tool junkie. I like being able to do almost everything on my bike. I’d never heard of Cyclus until I found these alignment tools, and was impressed by the price. Even more impressed with their quality.
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I never heard of Cyclus ether, and was looking at their tool offerings. I'm trying really hard to think what tool I need. From the few comments on this post, they seem to be a quality product.
08-25-22, 04:25 AM
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I have a bunch of Cyclus tools. Mostly facers and reamers for frame prep. They were the most affordable and have worked well for me.
As far as dropout alignment tools, I owned both Campy and Park versions. I'm a Campy man and hate to admit this, but I found the Park ones were easier to use. I sold off the Campy tool.
As far as dropout alignment tools, I owned both Campy and Park versions. I'm a Campy man and hate to admit this, but I found the Park ones were easier to use. I sold off the Campy tool.
