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- Welcome to another amazing GCN Tech Unboxing
and this week we have a really exciting prize
from our friends at Park Tool.
Actually, who am I kidding?
They're not just our friends,
they're every cyclist's friend.
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I am excited,
I get to unbox a box.
It's rather meta.
Yeah, that, that was a Haiku.
Nice.
As always with a GCN Tech Unboxing, there is a chance to win
and this week, two of you lucky viewers will be in
with a chance to win one of these boxes.
And for one of you, there's gonna be a big surprise.
Don't worry though, it's a good surprise
and, be sure to stay tuned to the end of the video
for details on how to enter.
And if you haven't done so already, make sure you subscribe
and click the little bell icon
so that you get a notification
and don't miss any other future opportunities
when we have giveaways.
But for now, let's get stuck in and unbox the box.
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This is the Park Tool BX-2.2 Blue Box Tool Case
and, man, I have lost count of the number of these
that I've seen in world tour team trucks.
In many cases, each mechanic has their own one of these
which gives you an idea
of just how many tools you can fit inside one.
Couple of cool features on the outside first.
Well, firstly, the box is lockable
which is important for protecting your tools.
Any self respecting mechanic is gonna wanna do that.
And secondly the case has a composite construction
with an aluminum frame and I'm told
that it's virtually indestructible.
Sounds like a challenge but I've also been told
that I'm not allowed to try and destroy your prize.
In case you were wondering, the iconic Park Tool Blue
actually dates back to 1963.
But let's open the box
and hopefully we don't find Schrodinger's Cat inside.
Phew!
Now you'll notice here we've got these two flaps
that swing out.
And these are actually called pallet wings
and they're covered in slots to fit your tools.
There's also a detachable tool board here as well.
I'll fold those back in.
Like that.
Inside you'll also see that the keys for the locks are there
and in total, there's over 100 slots
to put individual tools inside this case.
How do I know that?
Well, I counted them, that's how.
I just take out the detachable tool board
and put that to one side.
Underneath, we have the tool tray
and the nice thing about this
is it has these adjustable dividers
that you can move around to suit your needs
and the tools that you're gonna put in there.
This is such a cool piece of kit.
World tour mechanics have them
but it's just a really neat and functional solution
for storing your tools at home.
Now, I said there was gonna be a surprise for one of you
and, while we're giving away two of these boxes,
well, one of them is gonna be completely full of Park Tools.
Yes, inside here, is the EK-2 Pro Travel and Event Kit set.
Now, I would love to have a set like this
to replace the motley collection of stuff
that I've accumulated over the last ten years or so.
With all the tools in here,
it actually has a retail price of $749
and inside we've got all the professional quality,
blue Park Tools in their packaging
so I'm not gonna unpackage them.
But you've got your Allen keys,
or hex wrenches if you're from the States.
We've got the lock ring tool here for your cassette
or for your disc brakes.
I'm not gonna go through every single tool
but just a few highlights.
So we've got the Park Tool adjustable torque wrench
in there,
we've got another lock ring tool for your bottom bracket.
Nice big double chain whip, really useful.
Massive wrench, pedal spanner.
All sorts, big hammer, that'll come in handy.
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Now, for the part you've all been waiting for.
How do I win one of these awesome prizes?
Well, that's really easy, all you do is click on the link
in the description down below
and that will take you to our giveaways page.
Fill in the details and you will be in with a chance
of winning one of these awesome boxes and tools.
(speaks foreign language)
And then, when you've done that,
why not head over to the GCN shop?
We've got all manner of goodies for you over there,
including these rather splendid GCN aprons
which are particularly useful when you're working
on your bike and using your new Park Tools
or, in my case, cooking Christmas dinner.
And if you'd like to watch another video,
then click on the Park Tool Box where you can watch one
with the legendary bike mechanic Calvin Jones
from Park Tool.