"Park Tool is the behemoth of bicycle tools, repair stands, and shop equipment for North America, and we got an inside look at how they make it all. From on-site machining and welding and assembly to partnering with more than a hundred Minneapolis-area vendors and suppliers for everything from cutting to anodizing to heat treating, here's how it all comes together to help you (and your local bike shop) fix your bike!"
"Walk in and you're greeted at the front desk, where you can pick up online orders. They don't sell directly onsite, but if you order on their website you can pick it up and check out... ...their impressive collection of classic Schwinn bikes. Many were donated or acquired after Eric's father's passing - he was a Schwinn dealer in the area and helped start Park Tool out of the back of a bike shop."
Park Tool operates extensive on-site machining, welding, and assembly capabilities alongside partnerships with more than a hundred Minneapolis-area vendors for cutting, anodizing, and heat treating. Facilities include research and development, modular assembly stations, packing and shipping, laser engraving, machining stations, and a video studio. The front desk serves as a pickup point for online orders, while retail sales are not conducted onsite. A notable collection of classic Schwinn bikes connects to company origins tied to a Schwinn dealer, and in-house machining produces components such as threaded rods for derailleur hanger straightening tools.
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