"I think the thing I admire most about Calvin is that to this day he lives and breathes what he teaches. He's passionate about the science of bikes and is a gifted teacher who can clearly explain even the most complex concepts. Through his writings, videos, and personal interactions, he's helped millions understand how their bike works and how to best keep it working."
"If you've ever watched a Park Tool tutorial on YouTube, you probably recognize Calvin Jones, Park Tool's Director of Education. His face has become synonymous with the bicycle-tool giant... easily as much as the brand's familiar blue-colored tools have. He's probably one of the most famous bicycle mechanics in the biz -we even featured Mr. Jones on a podcast back in 2024."
"Jones joined Park Tool in 1997 and became the recognizable face behind Park Tool's YouTube channel. The brand's YouTube channel has grown to a whopping 900,000 subscribers and attracts 13 million views annually. He has a natural and approachable teaching style that offers clear explanations. The result helped to establish Park Tool as a go-to resource for cyclists looking to understand and maintain their bikes."
Calvin Jones retired after nearly 29 years as Park Tool's Director of Education. He became the recognizable face of Park Tool's YouTube channel and helped grow the channel to roughly 900,000 subscribers and about 13 million annual views. He developed educational resources, including the Repair Help section on parktool.com with nearly 200 detailed guides, and contributed to numerous projects shaping how people learn bike repair. His teaching style is natural and approachable, providing clear explanations that helped cyclists understand and maintain their bikes. Park Tool's leadership credited him with demystifying bike repair and maintenance for millions.
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