Abbey Bike Tools in Review

There are tools. There are good tools. There are quality tools. And then - then there’s Abbey Bike Tools. A small forge from Oregon that, in no time, has transformed from an insider tip among mechanics to a cult brand with professional status. The difference? Noticeable - and immediately so, when you hold one of their green-anodized masterpieces in your hand. Because once you’ve worked with an Abbey tool, you understand why a titanium hammer costs $189. Or why the Crombie Tool can be found in almost every professional workshop today, where the Campagnolo chain tool once reigned. Abbey doesn’t stand for off-the-shelf tools but for uncompromising quality, thoughtful design, and an almost obsessive attention to detail.

Born out of a side job, created from genuine hands-on experience, built with a clear mission: to create tools that aren’t just good, but the best. Not at the best price, but with the best results. And that’s exactly why Abbey Tools today are more than just functional assistants - they are an expression of a philosophy: precision as a religion.

That Abbey Bike Tools is considered the benchmark for tools in professional workshops around the globe today was originally anything but planned. Jason Quade, founder, chief developer, and passionate tinkerer, simply wanted to make ends meet after the closure of his bike shop in Bend, Oregon. The name "Abbey" came from an earlier project: a small frame-building label that began with Belgian beer romanticism and cyclocross passion but never managed to establish itself as a true brand.

After the shop closed, Jason switched gears and worked as a mobile mechanic, traveling from race to race, working on everything with two wheels, and gaining experience under real racing conditions. The need for truly excellent tools was evident—not just for himself but also for his peers. One of them was Jeff Crombie, a fellow mechanic with an aerospace background, who asked Jason to create a custom tool for cassette lockrings. The idea was simple but brilliant—and thus, the first "Crombie Tool" was born. The initial batch of 20 units went to friends and acquaintances. Suddenly, half the race mechanic world wanted one.

But Jason didn’t stop at just this one tool. Driven by his strong sense of precision and material quality, he gradually developed more specialized tools—always with the same principles: uncompromising functionality, thoughtful design, and absolute reliability. While other manufacturers optimize their tools for retail prices and margins, Abbey takes a radically different approach. Whether it’s a titanium hammer, derailleur hanger gauge, or pedal wrench—each item is only produced once it meets the internal standards of perfection.

"Precision is our religion" is the motto—and you can feel it. The tools are manufactured in small quantities directly in Bend, Oregon, using the highest-quality materials and tolerances that sound more like aerospace engineering than the bicycle industry. That this doesn’t come cheap is self-evident. But anyone who has ever tried to service a high-end carbon bike with a flimsy discount tool knows: quality pays off.

The portfolio of Abbey is large – and constantly growing. From the minimalist multitool to the intricately machined suspension fork socket, there is a suitable tool for almost every repair scenario.

We have picked out a few absolute highlights from the arsenal – not only because they are particularly popular, but because they embody just about everything Abbey stands for in terms of quality, functionality, and style.

What began as a favor for Jeff Crombie became a founding myth. The unassuming cassette remover with an integrated Centerlock tool is now a standard among WorldTour mechanics - and an indispensable tool in any serious workshop. Whether the Standard or Super Light version: The Crombie Tool saves time, fits perfectly, and feels incredibly good in the hand.

Standard version, for Shimano/SRAM/Campagnolo cassettes (Article no: 10200130)
Color: Silver
Weight: 275 g
RRP: €94.90

Super Light version*, for Shimano/SRAM/Campagnolo cassettes (Article no: 10200131)
Color: Silver
Weight: 145 g
RRP: €94.90

* Note: The Super Light version is approximately 130 grams lighter due to its hollow handle and is designed for work on well-maintained bikes with a maximum torque of 40 Nm. Please note that it is NOT suitable for loosening overtightened or extremely stuck lockrings.

Thanks to its long lever, ergonomic handle, and clever chain guide, the Abbey Bike Tools Whip-It chain whip fits like a tailored suit. No slipping, no scratching, no cursing. It provides enough leverage to securely loosen even stubborn 7- to 13-speed cassettes from all common manufacturers. Additionally, the Crombie tool can be inserted into the handle: perfect for saving space and reducing clutter in the toolbox.

Article number: 10200357
Color: Silver, green
Material: Stainless steel
RRP: 69.90 Euros

Flat, hard, sexy: The pedal wrench shop with a wooden handle features a 15 mm open-end wrench on one side - and a rotatable 6 + 8 mm hex bit on the other side. The shop version has an extremely robust black Cerakote coating and is 2" longer than the team version.

Article No: 10200250
Size: 368.3 mm
Color: Black, light brown
Material: Titanium with hardwood handle
Weight: 434 g
RRP: 189.90 Euros

Tip: Don’t place it near barbecue utensils - it might get mistaken for one.

The Stainless Steel Hammer Shop features a double-sided striking surface made of metal and plastic (replaceable) and comes with an original ESI silicone grip. With its balanced weight, low-vibration grip, and uncompromising manufacturing quality, it has everything a workshop hammer needs – just in a beautiful design.

Item No: 10200280
Size: 305 mm, striking surface 38 mm
Color: Green, silver, black
Weight: 648 g
Material: Heat-treated stainless steel, ESI silicone grip
RRP: 154.90 Euro

The Decade Chain Tool has dismantled over 10,000 chain links with a single pin during extensive tests carried out during its development! That’s 3 chain dismantlings per day - for an entire decade. This is where the name “Decade” comes from.

The threaded body and spindle are made of CroMoly steel and feature a low-friction PVD coating (Powder Vapor Deposition). The comfortably large handles ensure easy handling and optimal power transfer, while the interchangeable center/holding plate ensures that your investment in this top tool will still pay off even when 18-speed cassettes hit the market!

Article number: 10200145
Color: Green, gray, silver
Weight: 530 g
Features: Includes replacement pin, interchangeable center/holding plate
RRP: 279.90 Euro

Compatible with standard 9-13-speed chains (including Campagnolo 12-/13-speed) and Shimano XTR 9100.
Optionally available: SRAM AXS Road and MTB Transmission Flat Top chains (Article 10200146).

The T-Way Multitool with a 10-piece bit set is the perfect addition to your workshop at home or at work. It provides precise power transmission as well as great leverage and sits securely in hand thanks to the textured grip surface.

All three sockets and the bit magazine feature a magnetic coupling. This ensures the bits are held firmly in place, do not rattle, and are always readily accessible.

Article number: 10200295
Multitool including 10-piece bit set: Hex keys 2/2.5/3/4/5 mm, Torx T10/15/20/25/30
Color: Silver
Material: Handle and bits made of stainless steel
RRP: 179.90 Euro

The 3D-printed preHAG derailleur hanger gauge is the perfect tool for quickly and easily checking the alignment of derailleur hangers – no need to remove the derailleur!

Developed as a travel version of the larger HAG, it forgoes adjustable scales and long lever arms but still delivers remarkable precision at the derailleur mount. Ideal for quick checks after bike transport, before a race start, or as a minimalist onboard tool for stage races and World Cups.

Article number: 10200194
Color: Green
RRP: 19.90 Euros

The double-sided bottom bracket tool for Shimano with a 3/8" square drive for your favorite tool. The integrated inner pin has the same diameter as the crank spindle and prevents the bottom bracket tool from slipping off by functioning as a second holding point - very helpful for stubborn bearings!

Article number: 10200101
Color: Green
Material: 7075 aluminum, hard-anodized surface
Features: Engraved torque recommendation
RRP: 63.90 Euros

Compatibility: Shimano DA-9000/XTR-BB93, Shimano 6800 Ultegra, Shimano 5800 105 11-speed, but not compatible with Shimano 10-speed

Precision on a completely new level: The patent-pending chain wear gauge LL Chain Wear!

With the rise of 1x drivetrains, measuring chain wear has become more complicated as these drivetrains are designed to function even with extreme chain angles. Additionally, new variables like SRAM Flattop chains with larger rollers come into play. The Abbey Bike Tools LL Chain Wear gauge is the ideal tool for this, measuring both linear AND lateral (side-to-side) wear.

Item number: 10200312
Color: Green
Material: CNC-milled from a solid aluminum block
Features: Perfectly suited for 1x drivetrains and SRAM Flattop chains, accuracy up to 0.005 mm
RRP: 64.90 Euro

Measurement of linear wear: The chain is aligned with a pin at one of the five measurement positions. By precisely capturing the center of the rollers, the result is not distorted - regardless of roller wear.

Measurement of lateral wear: Remove the chain from the bicycle and press it upright against the holder. The degree of lateral bending indicates whether the chain is still functional. A value above 6 here indicates significant wear and poor shifting performance, which is why replacing the chain is recommended.

The Fit Kit for the optimal adjustment of the saddle allows precise measurement of saddle height, tilt angle, and setback with an accuracy of up to one millimeter.

Article number: 10200151
Color: Green
Material: Aluminum
Features: Includes tool for Shimano crank pre-tension cap and 8+10 mm magnetic attachments
for precise crank center determination
RRP: 194.90 Euro

The Fit Kit from Abbey is not a tool in the traditional sense, but a precision instrument for bike fitters, professional mechanics, and anyone who has ever struggled with a tape measure on the seat tube. Thanks to slotted holders for the tape measure as well as clever stops, grooves, and markings, saddle height, tilt, and setback can be reproduced with exact precision in just seconds.