{"title":"Wheel Tools","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"abt-truing-stand","title":"Abbey Bike Tools Truing Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a truing stand and then there is The Truing Stand. What's long been a bike shop staple isn't always the most glamorous tool in the shop, in fact it's usually a pretty basic device. But the work that comes off the truing stand is often the thing bike shop hero's are made from, the legendary perfectly built wheel. So what if we revisit the lowly truing stand, approach it like a piece of metrology equipment instead of something that does little more than hold a wheel? There's so many ways to 'hack' a truing stand, if you're going to make a proper tool why not go all out? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe set out to make a truing stand like no other, something that had a stable base as a foundation for precision and repeatability. We wanted the stand to reliably mirror on a centerline so it would always be in dish regardless of hub or rim width. We needed a good thru axle solution that didn't require adapters. In the disc brake era we wanted to be able to straighten rotors while the wheel was in the stand. We wanted a stand that was equally at home truing wheels for a general tune up as it was building wheels worthy of elite competition. We added the ability to run dial indicators for radial and lateral deviation and you can run one for the rotor if you'd like. Design is all about compromise and we spent nearly 6 years thinking and tinkering this one, the results do not disappoint. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgus drive components for nearly maintence free operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinear rails for smooth movement of the uprights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elateral indicators ride on sealed cartridge bearings for smooth operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindicators operate on a push pull motion so they are always mirrored from centerline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe radial indicator can be positioned wherever you like or used for single sided lateral truing if desired. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with hub widths from 70 to 220 millimeters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLateral indicators are compatible with rim widths from 15 to 65 millimeters. The single indicator can work with any rim width if additional compatibility is needed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotor indicator can accommodate rotor sizes from 120 to 210 millimeters. Rotor truing mount can also accommodate a dial indicator if desired. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with traditional QR and bolt on hubs with axle diameters up to 14mm. Wheels can also be bolted into the open dropout plates for added wheel security which is recommended for internally geared hubs and hub based motor systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Mitutoyo analog indicators for enhanced accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Islandix Instruments quantitative truing system. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Islandix System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all the tech in our daily lives it's sometimes great to do a simple analog process like working on bicycle wheels. But what if we point that tech at the wheel? Ryan at Islandix Instruments came up with a great analytical approach to truing and tensioning wheels. We were a little skeptical that this would add meaningful value to the process but after testing it we came away impressed by how much smoother it made the process and how it saved time going from good enough to perfect. We've partnered with Islandix to offer their setup as an original equipment option on our stand should you want to add this modern touch to your Truing Stand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does Islandix work? The system turns live measurements into visualizations for wheel work. Visualization overcomes traditional problems with quantitative truing: eliminating the need to zero indicators, remembering alignment around the wheel, and scaling to work quantitatively right from the start or knock out gnarly repairs. Visualization combines data from multiple sensors, helping find the shortest path to perfect alignment. Data supercharges wheel building but respect for the craft remains at its center. Digital functions are controlled by foot pedal so the muscle memory of working with your hands remains the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbey Bike Tools","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":60774239535438,"sku":"Whl-Std-TrngStnd","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"With Islandix indicators","offer_id":60774239568206,"sku":"whl-std-TrngStnd_Islndx","price":3099.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"With Mitutoyo indicators","offer_id":60774239600974,"sku":"whl-std-TrngStnd_mtty","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/5765\/2046\/files\/ahs4okmc-1024x1024.jpg?v=1789159320"},{"product_id":"abt-titanium-hanger-alignment-gauge","title":"Abbey Bike Tools Titanium Hanger Alignment Gauge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur standard HAG has glowing reviews a mile long so what could we possible do to make it better? 6\/4 titanium. The lower half is machined from the high quality alloy the bike industry has been using for decades. Saving a significant 170 grams over our standard HAG, it's noticeably lighter and every bit as durable. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbey Bike Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60774240354638,"sku":"Frm-Tm-Ti HAG","price":413.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/5765\/2046\/files\/abbey610-1137a87b-b91c-499e-baf0-728231ef05a4-1024.webp?v=1789159323"},{"product_id":"abt-harbor-dishing-gauge","title":"Abbey Bike Tools Harbor Dishing Gauge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's a lot of simple and cheap ways to dish wheels but where's the fun in that? Our new Harbor Gauge is simple, quick to use and offers all the modern compatibility you need. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Harbor gauge, a gorgeous gem of a dishing instrument. These dishing gauges are fully machined from big billets of aluminum to a final shape and accuracy that's as nice to use as it is to look at. Compatible with wheels from 20-29 inches and all hub combinations. Stand off feet are included for checking dish with the tire in place, even the big fat ones. The gauge uses a unique spring loaded mechanism to drop the plunger. Press that little brass button on the front and the plunger will drop to the face of the hub. No archaic time sucking threaded indicators here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the best thing about the Harbor Gauge is the story behind it. The tool started as a computer model like most of our tools but that's as far as it went for a couple of years, until one fateful email from the other side of the world. Tracy Rome contacted us to inquire about a surprise birthday present for her husband Dave's upcoming 30th birthday. Apparently she forgot it the year before and wanted to make the pending day something to remember. So after some secret spy photos of Dave's existing tool collection we pitched her what would become known as the Harbor Gauge. We built that first prototype and commissioned a custom walnut case for it and shipped it to Sydney where the Rome's live. It was one special morning to get a bespoke tool from your favorite bike tool company. At the time it was one of a kind and is a standout favorite in a rather extensive tool collection. Dave said the tool resembles the famed Harbor Bridge in Sydney and that's where the name comes from. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abbey Bike Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60774254149966,"sku":"Whl-Std-HrbrDGg","price":255.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/5765\/2046\/files\/hdg.jpg?v=1789159358"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bikeprovider.com\/collections\/wheel-tools.oembed","provider":"BikeProvider","version":"1.0","type":"link"}