Shop Talk
A collection of mechanical musings, advice, news, and other interesting things from Park Tool.
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Written by Alex on February 27, 2024/Park Tool News
Park Tool Announces Winners of 2024 Community Tool Grants
After reviewing an astonishing 657 applications (an all time record), Park Tool is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Community Tool Grant.
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Written by Alex on December 6, 2023/Park Tool News
2023 Park Tool Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us, and if you’re reading this, the odds are good that there are a few bike enthusiasts still on your shopping list. Or maybe you’re the enthusiast and you’re looking for ideas for your own wishlist. With a lineup of over 500 products, Park Tool makes something to fit every budget and level of experience – here are a few of our recommendations, based on some common gift-giving scenarios.
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Written by Alex on November 15, 2023/Park Tool News
Park Tool Opens Applications for 2024 Community Tool Grants
Park Tool is pleased to announce that the application period for their 2024 Community Tool Grant will open November 15, 2023, and run until December 31, 2023.
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Written by Alex on May 19, 2023/Shop Rag Newsletter
Shop Rag Issue 26 — New Tools, 60th Anniversary, & More
Learn about all-new tools like the BCB-5 Professional Bike Cleaning Brush Set, updated staples like the IR-1.3 Internal Cable Routing Kit, and a little bit about our 60th anniversary in this issue of the Shop Rag!
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Written by Alex on March 30, 2023/Park Tool News
Park Tool Announces Sponsorship of Team Jumbo-Visma
Park Tool is excited to announce they have been named the Official Supplier of Team Jumbo-Visma for bicycle tools through the end of 2025. This agreement will give the Team Jumbo-Visma mechanics access to all the world-class bicycle tools Park Tool innovates and offers.
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Written by Alex on February 7, 2023/Park Tool News
Park Tool Announces Winners of 2023 Community Tool Grants
Park Tool Company is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Community Tool Grants. For the eighth consecutive year, the company is awarding bicycle-related nonprofit programs with shop quality tools and repair stands.
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Written by Joel on November 15, 2022/Park Tool News
Park Tool Opens Applications for 2023 Community Tool Grants
Park Tool is pleased to announce that the application period for their 2023 Community Tool Grant will open November 15, 2022, and run until December 31, 2022.
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Written by Joel on July 15, 2022/Shop Rag Newsletter
Shop Rag Issue 25 — New in Blue Ep. 9
Learn about all-new tools like the TS-2.3 Professional Wheel Truing Stand, Park Tool's history of teaching and educating people about all things bike repair, and more in this issue of Shop Rag!
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Written by Alex on May 6, 2022/Park Tool News
Immediate Stop Use and Inspect Notice for Park Tool Crank Pullers
Park Tool is issuing a Stop Use and Inspect Notice for our CCP-22, CCP-44 and CWP-7 crank pullers. More information in this article.
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Written by Alex on February 10, 2022/Park Tool News
Park Tool Announces Winners of 2022 Community Tool Grants
Park Tool Company is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Community Tool Grants. For the seventh consecutive year, the company is awarding bicycle-related nonprofit programs with shop quality tools and repair stands.
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