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You're supposed to test at the valve stem to account for wheel (un)trueness. A super bent wheel will still rotate on a parallel axis, and the RD hanger is made parallel to that axis spin
Not being a mechanic, it was slow going (I was very careful, as I had never done this before), but the results were perfect, and I'm glad to have the tool for the extra cost.
I just think it looks flimsy which is why I went for the Park Tool DAG-3 instead. I also don't want my hand covered in grease everytime I use it because it's so easy to touch that greased shaft by mistake. Park Tools version is so much simpler design. Personally this kind of tool will live at home so size was no issue. I just wanted a sturdy and well working thing that I can just rely on for lots of years. I've used it once and no issues. Simple straight forward job and I had never done it before. About accuracy you adjust the screw at the bottom of the tool to limit slack. After that you simply measure the exact same spot on the rim but at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o'clock position(turning the wheel together with the tool). Then simply adjust what ever needs adjusting. As this park Tool version has no shaft moving up and down that limits play from use which is another reason I never went with the HAG. Once you got play there you're screwed. I just feel it's an overcomplicated tool made to look neat and I have no use for that. An alignment gauge is pretty much just a breaker bar you screw onto the derailleur hanger. It shouldn''t be complicated at all.
Good points being made! To this point I never had issues with play or the greasy bit (you can avoid that pretty easily). Once the tool develops play you can replace the brass bushing and you get rid of it
The DAG-3 has its own weaknesses. In fact, nearly every tool on the market has its own weaknesses. You learn to live with the one you have, to get an acceptable outcome.
@@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589 You came here to share your opinion of not having an opinion while sharing that as an opinion. Well I'll be damned...
This tool is great if you like only checking 24in and above size bikes and it barely works on those ...it is to under designed for a proper bike tool ...A HAG should be able to do ALL sizes of bike not limited to a few....it is over priced and not worth it.. worst investment i made in my 30y as a bike mechanic , the Park DAG 3 is the best one made today IMO ...its not perfect but far better than the Abbey!
@@sebibuchs Bikes are Bikes and a tool should either be specific to a component or be Universal...I bought it because i thought it would be better but its just over priced with a lot of flex and limitations !
