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The Cycle Workshop on YouTubeabout 4 hours ago
00:11:40
The reviewer discusses a disc mount facing tool from a Chinese manufacturer, which costs £50 and uses a grinding disc instead of a cutting head. It is designed for modern road and gravel bikes with 100mm front and 142mm rear axles. The tool grinds both mounts simultaneously and uses a spring to apply pressure, reducing the risk of over-grinding. The reviewer demonstrates its use on a rear disc mount and achieves a silent brake after facing.
AI Summary
Pros
- Costs only £50, much cheaper than existing tools over £400.
- Uses a grinding disc rather than a cutting head, reducing chance of overdoing it.
- Grinds both mounts simultaneously for even results.
- No need for specialist cutting fluids or tool sharpening.
- Spring applies pressure, so user does not apply force.
- Can be turned both ways.
- Effective: after use, disc brake runs silent.
Cons
- May struggle on forks where the mount is almost flush.
- Aimed at modern road and gravel market (100mm/142mm axles), not all bike types.
- Requires careful alignment and checking to avoid removing too much material.
Key Points
- Tool uses a grinding disc instead of a cutting head.
- Grinds both mounts simultaneously.
- Spring-loaded to apply consistent pressure.
- Axle sizes: 100mm front, 142mm rear.
- Tool is from a Chinese manufacturer.
- Price: £50.
- Reviewer achieved silent brake after facing a rear disc mount on a Dolan frame.
Purchase
Where to Buy
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