Wish to really feel previous? The Park Device TS-2 is now 50 years previous. To have a good time, Park Device is releasing 50 special-edition variations of its TS-2 truing stand to mark the instrument’s anniversary. Initially launched in 1976 and designed by Park Device founders Howard Hawkins and Artwork Engstrom alongside worker Jim Johnson, the TS-2 has been a fixture in bike outlets and residential workshops for half a century. The present manufacturing mannequin, the TS-2.3, handles wheels as much as 32″ and hub widths as much as 200mm, with thru-axle adapters included for compatibility with trendy bikes – even these but to be launched.
The anniversary version, referred to as the TS-2.50, stands out with a gold powder-coated end, an individually numbered engraved nameplate, customized decals, and CNC-machined aluminum knobs that includes the unique Park Device brand.
A portion of the run will go up for public sale on-line, with proceeds directed to bicycle-focused nonprofits. The primary public sale is already reside on eBay (presently as much as $721 and ends on 7/20), with funds benefiting PeopleForBikes, a company centered on increasing entry to biking by means of advocacy and coverage work. Park Device CEO Eric Hawkins states, “We’re excited to associate with Individuals for Bikes to public sale one of many fifty restricted version TS-2.50 fiftieth anniversary Truing Stands. By their advocacy, promotion, and coverage work, PFB continues to profit us all by serving to to make America a greater and safer place to trip a motorbike. Park Device is proud to associate with Individuals for Bikes to supply this particular once-in-a-lifetime piece for public sale to profit their group.”
Park Device has indicated that further auctions supporting different nonprofits will observe, however doesn’t point out how lots of the 50 truing stands will go up for public sale. The truing stand is presently on the Park Device web site, but it surely factors to the public sale for buy, which means this received’t be a regular merchandise you may simply order up from the Minnesota-based instrument masters.
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