Nice looking obviously quality stuff. But you certainly payfor it. Personally, I prefer dedicated keys rather than multi-bits, because the bit socket on the tool is usually a bit bulky, which can stop you from accessing bolts in tight spaces (e.g. clamp bolts on SRAM brifters). Also, there are no bits to inevitably go missing. On the downside, individual tools take up more space in your kit, but that doesnt matter for shop tools.
Abbey is awesome. Most of my stuff is from them. Park Tool is no where near as good. Their stuff is tighter fitting and has better purchase onto components. I’ve never scratched or damaged the anodizing on my bike parts using Abbey. However I do love the T-handle spinning Hex & Torx made by Park Tool. My go to L shaped Hex keys are Wera.
looks fantastic . please check your lighting for your close ups . it was a bit difficult to see fine detail in the close ups and linger a bit longer on each shot ? 👍
Ok , but that tool its thick , there is some screws on the bikes that can be reached only with thin tools , like the brake caliper lower screw on the TRP brakes
Nice review, but the background noise (music?) was not only unnecessary, but annoying. Lose it! The downside of this excellent tool is that most modern bike work requires torque wrenches. You're out of luck if the tool you have can't do that.
Just another company jumping on the boutique bandwagon trying to make mega bucks, I'm afraid Don't get me wrong, they appear nicely made looking on their site
They have expanded their product line, but Abbey Tools primary USP is/was tools for traveling race mechanics. So they focused on lightweight and compact designs. That is why there are titanium versions of some of the tools in their catalog; not necessarily to be Gucci, but to save weight.
I would generally agree with some other brands, but almost every pro mechanic on the Pro Tour speaks highly of Abbey and their quality, so I imagine they must be doing something right.
Xenophobia is a fear of foreigners, which I am not expressing, nor condoning. Wanting to spend my money in a way that benefits the local economy and that rewards countries with at least somewhat fair labor laws instead of modern day wage slavery is not xenophobic.
Nice looking obviously quality stuff. But you certainly payfor it.
Personally, I prefer dedicated keys rather than multi-bits, because the bit socket on the tool is usually a bit bulky, which can stop you from accessing bolts in tight spaces (e.g. clamp bolts on SRAM brifters).
Also, there are no bits to inevitably go missing.
On the downside, individual tools take up more space in your kit, but that doesnt matter for shop tools.
$120.00 for that? Dude you can get a very nice, made in America, 1/4" torque wrench with an extension and loads of bits for that. No thank you sir.
Abbey is great! I’m glad to pay the premium to support them!
100%! They definitely care about their products.
Abbey is awesome. Most of my stuff is from them. Park Tool is no where near as good.
Their stuff is tighter fitting and has better purchase onto components. I’ve never scratched or damaged the anodizing on my bike parts using Abbey.
However I do love the T-handle spinning Hex & Torx made by Park Tool.
My go to L shaped Hex keys are Wera.
Yup! I have the t-handle hex from Park, love them. Wera Hex-Plus, love them. Abbey, love them!
A LOT of effort to drag this out over 10 minutes
Great details 👌 I am buying the whole set. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏
Thank you for watching!
Awesome tool great craftsmanship
Yup, incredible quality! Thanks for watching.
looks fantastic . please check your lighting for your close ups . it was a bit difficult to see fine detail in the close ups and linger a bit longer on each shot ? 👍
Good call, I'll work on that. Thanks!
Ok , but that tool its thick , there is some screws on the bikes that can be reached only with thin tools , like the brake caliper lower screw on the TRP brakes
Why not get a park tool socket and bit set? They have more sockets and bits than wera
I find that the Wera bits are just a bit more precise and I never round anything off with them!
Not Portland
My mistake!
Wera very nice stuff too!
So, how is Abbey going to keep out giant neighbor to the far east from copying this awesome tool and selling it for $9.00?
They probably won't, but anyone who values what Abbey brings to the table wouldn't be buying a knockoff anyway.
They're made in Bend Oregon
You're correct, misspoke on my part. Thanks for watching!
Nice review, but the background noise (music?) was not only unnecessary, but annoying. Lose it! The downside of this excellent tool is that most modern bike work requires torque wrenches. You're out of luck if the tool you have can't do that.
Dad update on the timberjack?
I was in until you said they were located in Portland. Ugh.
@mark Is there a problem with manufacturing something in Portland. i don't understand your comment .
They are in Bend not Portland
My bad - you're right on that.
Based in Bend, Oregon.
My bad, you're right
Just another company jumping on the boutique bandwagon trying to make mega bucks, I'm afraid
Don't get me wrong, they appear nicely made looking on their site
They have expanded their product line, but Abbey Tools primary USP is/was tools for traveling race mechanics. So they focused on lightweight and compact designs. That is why there are titanium versions of some of the tools in their catalog; not necessarily to be Gucci, but to save weight.
I would generally agree with some other brands, but almost every pro mechanic on the Pro Tour speaks highly of Abbey and their quality, so I imagine they must be doing something right.
Yawn. Kinda long winded. It's a t-handle. End.
Isn't this xenophobic to view US made products as better in any way?
Xenophobia is a fear of foreigners, which I am not expressing, nor condoning. Wanting to spend my money in a way that benefits the local economy and that rewards countries with at least somewhat fair labor laws instead of modern day wage slavery is not xenophobic.