"TRIXIE"
"VICE WHIP"Hello folks,
Just thought it worth a quick post to let you know about a couple of new bits we are stocking from good ol' Pedros. Pedros are one of the finest tool brands in the cycle market and they are always pushing the boundaries with innovative new developments to make looking after your bike that bit easier. The quality and experience that goes into every Pedros tool means that when they release some new bits and bobs, its worth sitting up and taking notice.
Two of their recent developments are the Pedros Trixie Fixed Wheel multi tool and the Vice Whip.
Trixie
We've just taken delivery of the Trixie tool. Its a wonderfully made super simple device that can deal with most maintenance problems on fixed wheel /track bikes. Its got the typical hardened steel construction with the black finish that Pedros has used on its tools for years. Absolutely solid. The tool offers:
- 15mm box end wrench
- a lock ring hook
- 8,9,10mm box end wrenches,
- 5mm hex
- a bottle opener.
It also comes supplied with wingnuts so the tool can be attached to your bottle cage bosses. A nice idea, but I suppose if you might be needing the tool quickly storing it in a bag or pocket is probably better. All tools are easy to use even the 8/9/10 wrenches that are housed in the main body of the tool. As with almost all Pedros tools it is backed up with a lifetime guarantee. All in its a great tool for a fixie rider who likes a minimal, cool looking and superb quality do it all tool.
If you're interested you can buy one right now from Bikegoo here
Vice Whip
The Pedros Vice Whip is a locking device (noticably similar in design to a set of molgrips) that clamps around the cassette to offer an unslippable cassette removal tool. It replaces the chain whip which can be susceptable to slipping when removing your cassette.
Now this is a pretty expensive tool for just removing your cassette but it is professional quality and the design is brilliant. If you are removing cassettes regularly it can provide a real benefit.
It will fit all 3/32" cogs from 11t - 23t and is made from heat-treated steel tough enough for everyday use. NOTE: It will not fit 1/8" track cogs.
We're currently waiting for stock to arrive on these but you should hopefully see them up on bikegoo soon. One thing is for sure, the Bikegoo workshop will be the first customer for one of these cracking little devices.
More to come...
There are quite a few other new bits to come from Pedros for 2009 and we'll be bringing you a bit of an update once we have them in stock so watch this space!
