Park

The largest bicycle tool manufacturer in the world. Park Tool didn't earn that title for anything other than hard work, selling the best products, and providing great customer service. Park Tool has a selection of nearly 300 products to get any repair job done right. They promise there will always be a blue tool for the evolving modern bicycle. 

 

 "We are not standing still: Park Tool Co. continues to develop and refine bicycle repair tools and equipment to improve the service and efficiency of all bicycle mechanics, professional or hobbyist. We will continue to be an active part in the advancement of the sport of bicycling."

Location: 
5115 Hadley Ave N
St. Paul , MN
United States
45° 1' 21.9972" N, 92° 58' 6.6936" W
Minnesota US

Park Tutorials

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Cut and Resize Shimano Disc Brake Hose

Today, we are going to be cutting the hose. As you can see I installed this hose and it's huge. You can do this off the bike or on the bike, however you like. I do it on, because I...

Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Set Up and Adjust Cantilever Brakes

Hi, I'm Jonathan from Franklinton CycleWorks. Today I'm going show you how to adjust your cantilever brakes. Now, cantilever brakes are also known as cyclocross brakes because...

Company: Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
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Replace a Road or Mountain Bike Chainring

Why would you want to replace your chainrings? Well, it might be that you’re upgrading them, changing the size, or you might want to experiment with some Osymetric or Rotor rings on the road. If...

Part Crankset
Type: Repair Tutorial
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Replace a Bicycle Spoke

To replace a spoke you're going to need a spoke wrench of the correct size, a nipple driver or flathead screwdriver, a ruler to measure the correct spoke length, as well as some lube to put inside...

Part Spokes wheels
Company: Park
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Replace an SRAM Crank and Bottom Bracket

I'm Mike from tree fort bikes. Today we're gonna show you how to remove and install a SRAM crank and external bottom bracket.

To do this work we're going to need a few tools, a 16 notch...

Company: Park Schwalbe SRAM
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Replace a Shimano Threaded Bottom Bracket

There are too common types of bottom brackets on modern bikes.

One is the press bit the other one is the threaded which is exactly what we've got on this bike. Here in this video we can...

Company: Park Shimano Ultegra
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Bleed Avid Hydraulic Brakes

Avid hydraulic brakes require DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 brake fluid so DO NOT USE MINERAL OIL.

The Avid brake bleed kit comes with two syringes, one to catch discarded fluid and one to push clean...

Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Remove and Install a Shimano Cassette

First things first: a freewheel is not a cassette. There are several differences between the two. In a cassette, the ratcheting mechanism is part of the hub and is integrated, not screwed on. A...

Part cassette
Company: Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Adjust Your Road Bike Brakes

Adjusting your road bike brakes is a pretty straightforward matter. And faulty braking, at any level, is something you don’t want.

First, you’ll want to look at what is going on. Maybe the...

Company: Park Truvativ Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Adjust Shimano STI Shifters

“STI” stands for “Shimano Total Integration” and it refers to the fact that the gear shifter and the brakes can be accessed in the same lever.

How it works is that the lever is a vertical...

Company: Park SRAM Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Check If Your Bike Chain is Worn Out

Chain wear can definitely affect your ride for the worst and can cause an accident. They wear out as a result of the rivets being pulled on by the outer plates. It’s what they call a chain...

Part chain
Company: Park Truvativ
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Overhaul a Threaded Headset

When you want to overhaul your threaded headset, remove the handlebar stem and use a wrench for the locknut. Remove the spacers and the top race. Check the races for pitting. Remove fork and...

Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Install a Threadless Headset

A headset is basically the piece that holds the fork to the frame of a bike, thereby allowing for steering. A sealed bearing headset normally has a plastic or rubber gasket to protect the insides...

Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Install a Threaded Headset

A headset is basically the piece that holds the fork to the frame of a bike, thereby allowing for steering. A sealed bearing headset normally has a plastic or rubber gasket to protect the insides...

Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Adjust and Straighten Disc Brakes

Adjusting disc brakes is pretty straightforward. What you’ll need is a rubber band and an allen wrench.

Yep. That’s it.

To start, you’ll have to slightly loosen the mount bolts that...

Part brakes Disc
Company: Park
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Install a Sealed Bearing Headset

A headset is basically the piece that holds the fork to the frame of a bike, thereby allowing for steering. A sealed bearing headset normally has a plastic or rubber gasket to protect the insides...

Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to Install a Sealed Bearing Headset/Threaded Headset/Threadless Headset

Headsets are the bike components that provide an interface between the moving forks that steer, and the head tube of the frame. There are a lot of special tools for the installation. If you...

Type: Repair Tutorial
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How To Adjust Sidepull Brakes on a Road Bike

Misaligned brake pads can cause a decrease of braking power, or even a blowout! With 5 minutes of your time, you can ensure that you have the ability to stop when you're supposed to. Here's the...

Company: Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How To Adjust a Mountain Bike Front Derailleur

How To Adjust a Mountain Bike Front Derailleur

Tools you will need:

allen key

...
Company: Maxxis Park Shimano
Type: Repair Tutorial
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How to String or Replace Derailleur Cables

After a while, your cables will need a little work. If you live by the ocean, have wet weather or ride through mud, you’re going to have humidity issues and possible rusting going on. And in order...

Company: Park SRAM
Type: Repair Tutorial