What’s your favorite bike tool?

Working on bikes requires specialty tools. And some tools are more special than others.
By Jeff Barber

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If you enjoy working on bikes, you probably have a favorite tool. Maybe it’s the quality of the tool that you like. Maybe your favorite bike tool has sentimental value. Maybe it just gets the job done effectively every time. Whatever it is, we want to know which bike tool is your favorite to use.

What is your favorite bike tool to use?

Tell us what makes your favorite tool special in the comments below!

 
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