The LEBYCLE Disc Brake Mount Facing Tool is a well-built, versatile facing tool covering flat mount, post mount and IS standards plus thru-axle and quick-release frames, at roughly £400 versus about £700 for a competitor. The single independent review found it produced clean results on a neglected frame, but flagged that replacement cutters are not available for purchase and that long-term parts support is unproven.
Pros
- Costs about £400, significantly less than a competitor's roughly £700 tool1
- Covers flat mount, post mount and IS mounts, plus thru-axle and older quick-release frames1
- Handles alloy, steel, titanium and carbon, supplied with both metal cutters and diamond burrs for carbon1
- Comes with a good set of dummy bushings covering various standards1
- Preset adjustments click and lock securely1
- All adapters and parts are perfectly made, and the tool is pleasant to look at and work with1
- Cleaned up a neglected frame neatly and left no brake friction1
Cons
Key Facts
- Priced at approximately £400, versus about £700 for a competing tool that includes carbon cutters1
- Compatible with flat mount, post mount and international IS standard brake mounts1
- Works with thru-axles (e.g. 12x142, 12x100) and older cam-type quick-release frames using dummy bushings (100mm front, 135mm rear)1
- Suitable for alloy, steel, titanium and carbon frames, with metal cutting tools for the metals and diamond burrs for carbon1
- Adjustable with presets that click and lock for different mount types, using set screws and positioning screws (e.g. 4.8mm for flat mount)1
- Cutting head changes require a 15mm cone wrench1
- Can be driven with a drill via a 6mm hex adapter, though this is not recommended1
Reviews & Ratings
18:17The reviewer examines the LEBYCLE Disc Brake Mount Facing Tool, a Chinese-made tool for chamfering brake mounts on bicycle frames. He demonstrates its use on a flat mount carbon frame, praises its build quality and ease of use, and notes it works with flat mount, post mount, and IS mounts, as well as thru-axle and quick-release systems. He considers it a high-quality tool that could become his favorite, but raises concerns about the availability of replacement cutters and the need for long-term support from the manufacturer.
23:32The reviewer does not discuss the LEBYCLE Disc Brake Mount Facing Tool in this transcript excerpt. The provided text covers unrelated topics such as tubeless wheel systems, wheel prices, bearing press tool kits, chain waxing versus oil, and a separate tool for removing Shimano disc brake lockrings (TL-LR11). No mention of LEBYCLE or a disc brake mount facing tool appears in the transcript.
Where to Buy
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