Ironically, that old-school bottom bracket tool was one of the few that I recognized, even if I would have no use for one now. Credit to cheap childhood bikes I guess!
The bottom bracket tool has a use on modern bikes, if you have Shimano pedals and take them apart to service them using the TL-PD40 tool, the bottom bracket tool is the perfect size for leaverage.
Don't know what an old school bottom bracket wrench…. definitely spoiled on new up to date bikes and equipment. Now that i think about it, you hardly touch old school bikes.
Alex, Thanks for this new series. Loving the useful tips. Here's my question. Using two sets of wheels of different widths, rim brakes, other than the barrel adjustment on top of the caliper, how do I adjust the firmness of the brake lever pull? Thanks for the response and hoping this makes one of your MM videos.
Most full-service bike shops still use the HCW-4 on an almost daily basis. A lot of mass-merchant bicycles still use loose ball and caged bearing bottom brackets, and there are also still a whole lot of bicycles in daily use that were manufactured during the 1970’s and 1980’s. I guess in addition to being too young, neither of the presenters have ever worked in the service department of a busy bicycle shop.
I have got an HCW-4 and use it on my classic bike bottom brackets, it is a very goot tool for this job. The pins do the adjustable cup and the 36mm cut out does the fixed cup, it is used with a c spanner for the lock ring on the adjustable cup. I like Park Tool tools they are well designed and good quality and make bike jobs easier.
#AskGCNTech – I need to install noise canceling foam – as internal routing making a lot of noise. Can i unscrew hose, fit in foam, and screw back in to calliper – without replacing olive ? Any difference between Shimano vs Lifeline or any other ?
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Nice
No guest slot from Doddy?
Wtf is going on to this channel ? I mean , it went downhill since Matt left but damn
“Wait.. that’s not a pump”
no prank with dildo?
Now Olly hides not only his hair, but and his eyes.
Guys, please, stop this, because next time he should speaking under table.
Do "How much does all of the tools cost on the toolwall"
Do they make a left angled pick for us southpaws?
Reoccurring segment?
Yup, it's Oli wearing those goggles
I’m old. I knew and have used the bb tool starting 35 years ago. I have one in my tool box to this day.
Love the hi-tech blindfolding goggles! Great prop! 😂😂
Best. Game. Ever.
another quality stupid video
I always called that bb tool a thing or something, now what do I use pliers for 😀
it's a tool for tools like y'all
Next time have Alex and Ollie sit on the tools to guess what they are. Will be more entertaining that way.
My bike frames in the past had scratches from not using the proper tools. I needed that bb tool when I was a kid.
A Stanley knife would've been interesting.
Ironically, that old-school bottom bracket tool was one of the few that I recognized, even if I would have no use for one now. Credit to cheap childhood bikes I guess!
The bottom bracket tool has a use on modern bikes, if you have Shimano pedals and take them apart to service them using the TL-PD40 tool, the bottom bracket tool is the perfect size for leaverage.
Don't know what an old school bottom bracket wrench…. definitely spoiled on new up to date bikes and equipment. Now that i think about it, you hardly touch old school bikes.
Alex please explain why you know an inch and a half so well please 😉
An inch and a half. Did Alex really suggest…. 😂
Alex, Thanks for this new series. Loving the useful tips. Here's my question. Using two sets of wheels of different widths, rim brakes, other than the barrel adjustment on top of the caliper, how do I adjust the firmness of the brake lever pull? Thanks for the response and hoping this makes one of your MM videos.
Most full-service bike shops still use the HCW-4 on an almost daily basis. A lot of mass-merchant bicycles still use loose ball and caged bearing bottom brackets, and there are also still a whole lot of bicycles in daily use that were manufactured during the 1970’s and 1980’s. I guess in addition to being too young, neither of the presenters have ever worked in the service department of a busy bicycle shop.
That hook is essential to routing cables inside of handlebar!
Every bike mechanic over 50: That's a HCW-4!! I have one and a HCW-5 to go with it!
Hey mate I am from India and I love cycling but I want to become popular in field of cycling can u help me out mate like what I have to do
Ollie touches Alex's tool with blacked out goggles on….I feel like this should be behind some kind of pay wall…
Those goggles made me sick to my stomach🤣Otherwise it was a fun video to watch. Thanks Ollie and Alex👏👍
I need one of those old school BB tools! Can I borrow that one for 10 mins 👍
Ohhh my goodness let the laughs fly @4:07 ahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaa
I have got an HCW-4 and use it on my classic bike bottom brackets, it is a very goot tool for this job. The pins do the adjustable cup and the 36mm cut out does the fixed cup, it is used with a c spanner for the lock ring on the adjustable cup. I like Park Tool tools they are well designed and good quality and make bike jobs easier.
Finally, a competition where Ollie didn't get dropped!
Ollie cringed through this segment. He can't hide his excitement about it. lol
#AskGCNTech – I need to install noise canceling foam – as internal routing making a lot of noise.
Can i unscrew hose, fit in foam, and screw back in to calliper – without replacing olive ?
Any difference between Shimano vs Lifeline or any other ?
I thought guess the tool was gonna be a blindfolded guess the presenter game!
Didn't he say an old fashion bottom bracket spanner???? I swear he did. That is exactly what that is.
Loved Ollie's nonplussed "Really?" At 2:41 When Alex said he was adamant Ollie had no chance. #teamwork
Ollie is going bold. That is why he is wearing a cap
#askgcntech why is nobody riding the s-works models from specialized at the olympicd, i have watched road and mtb and not seen an s-works
i just had to get a hcw4 a few months back. worked great but i wish i didn’t have an old bike that needed it haha
Ollie looks like he just finished a 12 hour ride. Could he be less enthusiastic?
8 tools you might not recognize, and two you certainly do.
Thanks for the chuckle gents.
Bet jon cannings won't even need to touch the tools🙏🔥
Uhm… Alex actually won that. His guess on the BB tool was correct.
Paton won! What are you fools doing!?!?!
I thought the answer to "guess the tool" would be either Ollie or Alex. That could get nasty, though.
Bring this back!