Given the fact that Pedro’s NA is based in Boston, MA it’s impressive they even made it to Frostbike given the huge amounts of snow piling up, let alone with quite a few new surprises. Starting with hand tools, Pedro’s is jumping into pliers with the new Needle Nose and Diagonal cutters. Both tools feature self opening jaws that are designed for bike related tasks, especially the needle nose plies which feature notches for crimping, gripping, and cutting. Forged and heat treated with dual density grips, the 6″ long tools each sell for $26.
Another set of pliers is found with the new Quick Link Pliers meant to, well, open and close quick links. Not exactly a new concept, but the Quick Link Pliers will sell for just $15 and are an extremely useful tool to have around the shop. There’s plenty more Pedro’s yellow after the break including some prototypes and bike care products…
Every mechanic has had to go out back and break down bike boxes at some point in their career. The new Pedro’s Utility knife is designed to make that task a little easier while fitting a little better in your pocket or clipped to your belt. Using standard replaceable razor blades, the folding utility blade locks into place and combined aluminum and stainless steel for a light, durable tool that sells for $18. If you’re still using the plastic discs from Shimano to tighten your Hollowtech II crank preload bolts it’s time to upgrade. The Pedro’s Crank Adjusting Cap Driver makes the task a little easier and allows for better control over the torque applied. Equipped with a dual density handle, the tool sells for $14.
Technically still in development, Pedro’s is working on a new dual sized spoke wrench. The key to the design is the ergonomic handle which is flippable to get proper ergonomics on both sides of the spoke wrench.
Along with the spoke wrench, Pedro’s will have a few other new products this Fall including preset torque wrenches and THE Hammer.
Pedro’s is also working on new Apprentice and Pro chain tools to address the needs of various 11 speed drivetrains. Pricing on the new Pro tool is TBD, but expect the 11 speed compatible Apprentice to come in around $45.
The big news on the cleaner and degreaser side of Pedro’s is the move to all new formulas that are completely solvent free and have no VOC (Volitile Organic Compounds). According to Pedro’s it’s very expensive and difficult to produce chemical products for bicycles, but it’s even harder to make products that work well and aren’t terrible for you or the environment. Because of this, Pedro’s is very proud of their new potions that use advanced surfactants instead of solvents to remove dirt and oils and rinse completely clean with water. In development for three years with another year of solid testing, Pedro’s is releasing their new Pig Juice and Degreaser 13, both of which will be shipping in April.
Designed for their Chainpig chain cleaner, Pig Juice is a fragrance free, biodegradable, dye free, solvent free, plant derived cleaner that will leave your chain sparkling. Sold in either 40z or 160z bottles, Pig Juice will retail for $8 or $11. Degreaser 13 is a similar product but meant for other drivetrain components and benefits from light scrubbing and rinsing. Available in 4, 16oz, and 1 gallon sizes Degreaser 13 will sell for $9.50, $14, or $65. Green Fiz has also undergone the zero-VOC next generation treatment, and is the perfect cleaner for the entire bike. Available in standard concentration in multiple sizes for $10-15, Green Fizz is also available in the new 16x concentrated version in 4oz ($12) or 16oz ($18.50) sizes.
