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Park Tool AV 5 Spindle Inserts Review

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Very good

Revainrating 4.5 out of 5  
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4.7
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Description of Park Tool AV 5 Spindle Inserts

Top retainer legs and magnets hold the inserts securely in place during bench vise use. 5, 9, 10, 12, 14, 20, 25, 30, and 36mm jaw openings. Includes jaw opening for safely holding hydraulic tubing. Mini V-block. 1" hex, compatible with Park Tool Freewheel Removers (FR-1, FR-2, etc.).

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

High Quality On Bike

Haven't used it yet but plan to soon. The look gives the impression that this tool is of high quality and should last a very long time.

Pros
  • Mini V Block
Cons
  • Nothing Here

Revainrating 5 out of 5

They are amazing and work as intended, but that's the way it should be.

They are great and work as intended but that is to be expected. If you have Shimano hubs (or other hubs with loose bearings) you will need a set of these to properly set the bearing preload. Works great. I love that they included magnets to hold them in a vise.

Pros
  • 5, 9, 10, 12, 14, 20, 25, 30 & 36mm Jaw Holes
Cons
  • Repair

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Meets the Park Tool rule: Expensive but works well

I've tried several magnetic soft clamps and other hub end cap removal methods in a vise and none of them seemed to work as well or safe. The flat soft jaws don't grip as well and move if I clamp too tight or try to pull up to pop the end cap out. This tool stayed in place and held the end cap on all sides, making it much easier to pull straight up to remove. Like most Park Tool tools, they are expensive but work well. If you want to hold a wheel in a vise or remove end caps very easily, then…

Pros
  • Includes a clamp hole to securely hold hydraulic lines
Cons
  • Cleanliness