🔩 Inch Massca Quick Clamp with Aluminum Construction Review

These clamps require two hands to work effectively. Because of the lever that has to be pushed down toward the handlebars, it's a lot easier to use the bar and manipulate it like pliers and squeeze it, meaning you have to stick the rear end of the bar out to make the most of it Effective. The jaw opening is only 8 inches, not 12 inches. While a bit tricky to use, it's more compact than the Quickgrip clamp and seems to offer a lot more clamping force. Although these clamps are metal, they are…

I really like this clip. It's made in Taiwan, not China, and in my experience the difference is huge. The design and execution of this clip is superb and I would not hesitate to combine it with my (German) Besseys. There are several models, so check out the others to find the one that suits you best. This model has a flat metal lower jaw with multiple degrees of rotation. The lever comes out of the jaws when fully open, which can cause interference when you're on a flat edge such as a car. B…

This review is for 3 Massca clamps of two different types: Quick Gear and 6" and 12" (this) aluminum lever terminals . Ratchets differ between the two types, the main difference (for me) is that the Quick Gear pawl does not fully engage the ratchet. Having used these clamps for a few weeks this has not proved to be a problem in practice, although I'll have to wait and see if this is a durability issue. Despite concerns about the ratchet, I preferred the Quick Serrated Clamps. They are quicker…