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It’s said that as a mechanic, you are only as good as your tools. Obviously the most important tool is your accumulated knowledge. Beyond that you must put something in your hand. Its these tools that allow you to perform the magic necessary to put a damaged bike back on the course, to properly set up the latest suspension bike and to prevent most technical mishaps. Here we provide you, the mechanic, with information on tools, where to put them and what other equipment will be useful to your job as the race wrench.

Tool Companies and Suppliers

Bicycle specific : Park Tool, Pedros, Stein, Bicycle Research
General tool companies: Craftsman, Stanley
Some power tools::Dremel, Black and Decker,Dewalt
Tool Cases: ProMechanics, C.H. Ellis and Howe
Repair equipment for Park Tool stands and tools >>>
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Welcome to ProMechanics

We've been the source for professional bicycle race mechanics for over ten years. With updates and information on tools, tool cases, mechanic's licenses, jobs on the race circuit and other resources for team, race and neutral mechanics, we are the hub for people interested in or already working on the race circuit. We also offer a company store where mechanics can aquire tool cases and other items designed to make tool access easier. For more information on ProMechanics, see our About Us page.

Stay tuned for more information on our new Community section including blogs for race mechanics.