{"product_id":"front-end-service-buddy-fork-headset-handlebar-maintenance-tool","title":"Front End Service Buddy","description":"\u003cp\u003eServicing the front end of your bike shouldn't require three hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know the routine: the fork comes out, the handlebars are hanging from the brake hoses, headset spacers start disappearing across the workbench, the brake caliper needs somewhere to go, and you're trying to keep track of a pile of bolts and bearings while making sure nothing gets scratched, dropped, or yanked by a cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Service Buddy fixes all of that\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Service Buddy gives every part of your bike's front end a dedicated place to go while you are performing what used to be the most frustrating service routine. Your fork, handlebars, headset spacers, press rings, bearings, caps, brake caliper, thru axle, bolts, and tools all stay organized, supported, and directly within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo balancing handlebars. No dangling fork. No scattered parts. No asking someone to hold something while you grease your bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a clean, organized workspace that makes one of the most frustrating bike-maintenance jobs dramatically easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built layout: every holder is positioned to keep components accessible while creating a clear, uncluttered working area around the head tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated fork clamp: securely holds your front fork once it's removed from the frame, keeping it close to the bike and in the perfect working position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandlebar support: holds your handlebars out of the way without leaving them dangling from brake hoses or shift cables.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteerer spacer holder: keeps headset and steerer-tube spacers together and in order instead of scattered across your workbench.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadset component storage: dedicated space for upper and lower headset bearings, compression rings, covers, and other headset components.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSloped hardware tray: keeps stem bolts, headset hardware, and other small parts contained, with angled walls that make them easy to grab.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake caliper hangers: gives your front brake caliper a strong and secure place to rest while you work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThru-axle holder: keeps your axle clean, protected, and exactly where you need it when it's time to reinstall the wheel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex key holders: keep your four most-used hex keys immediately within reach instead of disappearing underneath the bike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for most modern road, gravel, and mountain bikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with drop bars and flat handlebars, including both short and long stems (unlike other front-end service holders).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for front forks with 1\" to 1.25\" steerer tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with rigid and suspension forks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan hold standard M5 and M6 brake caliper bracket assemblies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated thru-axle holder fits 12 mm and 15 mm thru axles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts securely to a wide range of top tubes using compatible Voile straps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSecure, adaptable top-tube mounting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible straps conforms to all round, oval, aero, oversized, and unconventional top tubes, while the natural grip of the straps keeps the Service Buddy firmly planted while you work, and protects your frame from the plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated frame-boss cutout also helps prevent top-tube mounting bolts from interfering with Service Buddy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Voile Nano Series and Standard Voile straps, which can be added to your purchase if needed. It is recommended to use the aluminum series straps and make them very tight when mounting.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions about compatibility?\u003c\/strong\u003e Reach out before or after ordering. If there’s an issue, BackroadsLab will help make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA note on the Voile straps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Voile straps are optional for customers who already have a compatible pair. For those who don’t, two 15\" Voile Straps with aluminum buckles can be added for a complete order and ready-to-use setup. They are offered at Voile’s retail price with no markup from BackroadsLab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly Service Buddy (main body and tension screw) plus optional Voile straps included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BackroadsLab","offers":[{"title":"Without Straps (I already have two nano or standard Voile straps)","offer_id":47328082624687,"sku":"SRVC_BDY_WO_STRP","price":39.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Two Black Voile Aluminum 15\" Standard Straps","offer_id":47328082657455,"sku":"SRVC_BDY_W_BLK","price":55.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"With Two Orange Voile Aluminum 15\" Standard Straps","offer_id":47344803152047,"sku":"SRVC_BDY_W_ORG","price":55.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2654\/3535\/files\/front-end-service-buddy-8915203.jpg?v=1787130979","url":"https:\/\/backroadslab.com\/products\/front-end-service-buddy-fork-headset-handlebar-maintenance-tool","provider":"BackroadsLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}