Name That TOOL #3
by Bikeman • June 30, 2023
This was as much fun as the Attic What IZIT used to be back in the early days of the internet. Being an ol' fashioned bike shop since the 70's, we've seen a lot of technology and "standards" come and go. As a result we have a lot of mostly outdated tools around the shop. For this contest we'd dig out an old tool and put it out to our visitors to identify. Much like we are posting reruns of the What IZIT we'll try to dust off one of these gems every week or so for a walk down memory lane.
Originally Published early in this century
Time to test your skills again, Name that TOOL is back. This edition at first glance may seem easy but to get full credit we will need the TOOL manufacturer as well as the intended use of the tool.
The winning answer is in! Several folks had the correct name but only one can win. The winning answer had just a bit more pizzazz.
Here is the winning answer and runners up. Remember that a tie breaker in all Bikeman's contests is originality and depth of information.
WINNER: Peter Hanchak
"That tool looks like a Lockring Wrench from Paul Component Engineering. The body is made of aluminum and there are two reversable, replaceable stainless steel teeth to engage with the lockring. Very Cool Tool!"
RUNNER UP: Dave Popdan
"That's a Paul lock ring wrench. used to tighten lock rings on track hubs. please, let me know where and when to pick up my prize and I'll be there." ...Not so fast my friend.
RUNNER UP: Ethan McGraw
"That tool is a lock ring wrench made by Paul Component Engineering."