We can ship orders placed on our website internationally and have distributors throughout the world. Check out ourdistributor page to locate an option in your part of the world
Unfortunately no. The skewer nut is a part that hasn’t had to conform to anything in the past. It does fit over an estimated 85% of skewers. Skewers from Salsa, Shimano, Mavic and most other manufactures clear without issue. Campagnolo skewers made after 2012 will also clear. Skewers that have a plastic cap over a metal nut are hit or miss.
The HAG was tested on as many bikes as we could get our hands. Trek frames with ABP are fine as well as the couple of Specialized frames that are known to have issues. It also works well with Shimano’s direct mount rear derailleur fitment. We couldn’t test everything out there so if you run across something let us know.
The HAG gauge stick can get pushed to far down in the top of the tool making it hard to pull out with the fingers. This can occur in shipping, travel with the tools, or just by mistake.
To free the gauge stick, unscrew the top cap and push the gauge stick out.
Most of the tools in the Abbey range started as custom tools. Including the Crombie that started it all. We love to do custom projects but time is in short supply these days. Contact us if you have an idea and we can discuss how to move forward.
The only difference in the Chain Whip is the plug in the end. It comes two sizes. A 3/8” plug for single sided crombies purchased before 2020. Or with a ½” plug for dual sided, Team Issue, and single sided crombies after 2020.
Early tools that were either bead blasted or red anodized worked with 12X142, 12X150, 15X100, 20X110, and 24mm maverick. Green colored Geiszlers made after 4-1-2014 will also work with Lefty hubs.
The HAG is a precision instrument with tight tolerances. Brand new the tool will feel tight but will free up as the grease breaks in. We suggest sliding the tool up and down with slight rotations to accelerate the break in.
The short answer is no. We build tools for professional mechanics and price them for that market. A very large percentage of our customers are professional mechanics so this makes the most sense to us. We could have an inflated MSRP so most of our customers could get a ‘deal’, but that would alienate our discerning non industry customers.
Typically Abbey Bike Tools has a sale in late November which coincides with Black Friday. Discounts are occasionally offered on pre-orders for new tools and there are random discounts and sales when we are in the mood.
Other than that, don't expect to see our tools on sale.
We try our best to do that, but ultimately the tools are only as good as the hands they are in. Send us a note if you need guidance on how to use the tools
We stand behind every tool that we make and will warranty to the original purchaser. If you are having a challenge with one of our tools send us a message on the contact page and we will sort it out.
We don't post our phone number. We are a small shop and the darn internet bots robo call us all the time. Drop an email to precision@abbeybiketools.com and we will get in touch via email or phone (if preferred).
