New In Blue Episode 12 | New Tools for 2026 and The Calvin Jones "Exit Interview"

New tool alert! Join Park Tool President and Chief Mechanic Eric Hawkins and Technical Expert Truman Purdy as they cover the latest gear from Park Tool and keep you up-to-date with everything new in blue.

In this episode, we catch you up on the last year of Park Tool products, with over a dozen new tools including some you can 3D print at home! Highlights include a crank lifting repair stand, a tire bead breaker, and a pickle-fork looking thing. What!? Tune in to find out!

Also, our very own Calvin Jones has announced his retirement. Calvin sat down with Eric for an "exit interview" of sorts where you can learn all about Calvin's history with Park Tool, and what he has got planned for his future.

00:00 New Tools
17:17 Calvin Jones' Exit Interview
46:53 Coming Up from Park Tool

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Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education?
• Visit our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/parktool
• Visit the Repair Help section of Parktool.com: parktool.com/blog/repair-help
• Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: parktool.com/product/big-blue-book-of-bicycle-repair-4th-edition-bbb-4

➤ About Park Tool:
Park Tool has been manufacturing bicycle specific tools since 1963. Based out of St. Paul Minnesota, we are the world's largest bicycle tool manufacturer. A long-term dedication to quality, innovation, and customer service has made Park Tool the first choice of professional and home bicycle mechanics around the world.

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