Originally Posted by
Camilo
I don't know about their adjustable torque wrench. But any of their tools that I have that have functional equivalents by normal tool suppliers, are just normal tools with the blue Park label on them. Nothing special ergonomically. I'm thinking of the stuff I have like various types of hex key wrenches, beam type torque wrenches, etc. They're just normal tools with ergonomic equivalents abounding. Maybe there are others I just haven't worked with.
On the other hand, a lot of their tools are specific to bike maintenance and repair and don't have functional equivalents among "normal" mechanic's tools (dishing tool, truing stand, bottom bracket tools, repair stand, etc.) But that's function, not ergonomics. I don't think that's what you were referring to.
That's a good point about their tools that are specific to bike maintenance, and you're right I was thinking more that the Park Tools I've used (which is not a lot really) all seem well made, fit in the hand very well and are comfortable. That said though, I'm sure there is a lot being paid for the name. Sort of like Snap-On tools for bikes. Definitely true that you could buy an equivalent tool from someone else.
All that said though, I do think their adjustable torque wrench is well designed and very functional for what I need for adjusting handlebars and getting my bike packed and ready for shipping places.