PARK TOOL
- PARK TOOL Pumps - Mini Pumps
- PARK TOOL Tools - Cleaning and Transportation
- PARK TOOL Tools - Pocket Maintenance Tools
- PARK TOOL Tools - Workshop Tools
A2Z of PARK TOOL
PARK TOOL BBT-32 Compact Bottom Bracket Tool 20-Tooth Splines: Shimano and ISIS (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)PARK TOOL BBT-9 External Cup and Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL BO-2 Bottle Opener (On display in Accessories » Tools - Pocket Maintenance Tools)
PARK TOOL CT-3.3 Chain Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL CT-5 Mini Brute Chain Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL CWP-7 Crank Wrench and Puller (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL Dummy Hub (On display in Accessories » Tools - Cleaning and Transportation)
PARK TOOL FR-3 Freewheel Remover - Suntour 4 Pin (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL FR-5.2 Cassette Lockring Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL HCW-16.3 Chain Whip and Pedal Wrench (Spanner) (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL HT-8 Hex Wrench Tool 8mm (Allen Key) (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL IB-2 I-Beam Multi Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Pocket Maintenance Tools)
PARK TOOL IB-3 I-Beam Multi Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Pocket Maintenance Tools)
PARK TOOL MT-10 Mini Fold Up Multi Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Pocket Maintenance Tools)
PARK TOOL MT-20 Mini Fold Up Multi Tool (On display in Accessories » Tools - Pocket Maintenance Tools)
PARK TOOL PMP-4.2 Mini Pump (On display in Accessories » Pumps - Mini Pumps)
PARK TOOL PW-5 Home Mechanic Pedal Wrench (Spanner) (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL SW-7.2 Triple Spoke Wrench (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
PARK TOOL TL-4.2 Tyre Levers - Set of 2 (On display in Accessories » Tools - Workshop Tools)
Eric Hawkins, Park Tool:
"It seems everything was simpler in 1956 and bicycles were no exception. A common day of repairs consisted of a few flat tyres, a broken spoke and possibly a coaster brake hub overhaul. As the 1960s arrived, so did calliper brakes, shifting systems, and lightweight components. One problem surfaced along with these complicated new parts. No tools! My father, Howard, and his business partner, Art Engstrom, were both "hands on" guys, usually figuring problems out for themselves. Both were up to the challenge as they crafted their own problem solvers. Most of these early tools were built from scratch with whatever materials and leftovers they could find.
One of the first time-savers they invented was a stand that held the bike off the ground allowing easy, back saving access to any part of the bike. This original stand was put together using legs from a dining room table, an empty shell casing and a truck axle from a '37 Ford. As other shops, and eventually Schwinn Bicycle Company, saw the stand in action, requests were made for a production model. Park Tool Company was born!
The line grew quickly to include a wheel truing stand, more repair stands including a double arm shop version, wrenches gauges, fixtures and consumer tools soon joined the company's offerings. The retail side of the business also grew earning Top Ten Schwinn dealer status fifteen years in a row including number one overall in 1977. In the early 1980s all three retail shops were sold to concentrate on the tool business.
Our history says a lot about who we are and what we do. We still solve problems ourselves and we still insist on a 'hands-on' philosophy of invention, testing, and production. The sixty employees of Park Tool take great pride in building the best bicycle tools in the world. Since that first stand, we've built hundreds of thousands more, reaching bike shops worldwide. Since the first hand tool, we've built millions more and our line now includes over 400 different items and a recent history of fifteen to twenty new product introduced each year.
In April of 2013 we celebrated our 50th anniversary and moved into our fourth location, an 80,000 square foot facility built specifically for us. We're doing more manufacturing in-house than ever and our plans include expanding to do even more ourselves. The new facility also includes a photo and video studio so we can expand our web repair help articles and how-to videos. We're poised and ready for the next 50 years!
Howard and Art never imagined in 1963 that Park Tool Company would grow to what it is today, but we will not take our spot at the top for granted. Our pledge for the future is simple: Build the best tools. Our commitment to that principle is stronger than ever. We build bicycle tools and maintenance equipment, it's all we do and we're good at it. Thank you for choosing Park Tool. We're honoured to make tools for you."
"It seems everything was simpler in 1956 and bicycles were no exception. A common day of repairs consisted of a few flat tyres, a broken spoke and possibly a coaster brake hub overhaul. As the 1960s arrived, so did calliper brakes, shifting systems, and lightweight components. One problem surfaced along with these complicated new parts. No tools! My father, Howard, and his business partner, Art Engstrom, were both "hands on" guys, usually figuring problems out for themselves. Both were up to the challenge as they crafted their own problem solvers. Most of these early tools were built from scratch with whatever materials and leftovers they could find.
One of the first time-savers they invented was a stand that held the bike off the ground allowing easy, back saving access to any part of the bike. This original stand was put together using legs from a dining room table, an empty shell casing and a truck axle from a '37 Ford. As other shops, and eventually Schwinn Bicycle Company, saw the stand in action, requests were made for a production model. Park Tool Company was born!
The line grew quickly to include a wheel truing stand, more repair stands including a double arm shop version, wrenches gauges, fixtures and consumer tools soon joined the company's offerings. The retail side of the business also grew earning Top Ten Schwinn dealer status fifteen years in a row including number one overall in 1977. In the early 1980s all three retail shops were sold to concentrate on the tool business.
Our history says a lot about who we are and what we do. We still solve problems ourselves and we still insist on a 'hands-on' philosophy of invention, testing, and production. The sixty employees of Park Tool take great pride in building the best bicycle tools in the world. Since that first stand, we've built hundreds of thousands more, reaching bike shops worldwide. Since the first hand tool, we've built millions more and our line now includes over 400 different items and a recent history of fifteen to twenty new product introduced each year.
In April of 2013 we celebrated our 50th anniversary and moved into our fourth location, an 80,000 square foot facility built specifically for us. We're doing more manufacturing in-house than ever and our plans include expanding to do even more ourselves. The new facility also includes a photo and video studio so we can expand our web repair help articles and how-to videos. We're poised and ready for the next 50 years!
Howard and Art never imagined in 1963 that Park Tool Company would grow to what it is today, but we will not take our spot at the top for granted. Our pledge for the future is simple: Build the best tools. Our commitment to that principle is stronger than ever. We build bicycle tools and maintenance equipment, it's all we do and we're good at it. Thank you for choosing Park Tool. We're honoured to make tools for you."
If you can't find the items you are looking for within our main site, you should be able to view the complete range from PARK TOOL by visiting their own website: (although please be aware that not all products may be available within the UK)
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