Abbey Gets Heavy Duty with Shop Whip-It & Crombie Tool, Reinforced Spoke Wrench Support us! Bikerumor may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More It’s not a trip to the Sea Otter Classic without catching up with the Friar, AKA Abbey Bike Tools founder Jason Quade. Not only does he usually have new product to show us, but it’s always a fascinating conversation covering all aspects of the industry. On the product side, Abbey has always focused on making professional tools for professional mechanics on the go. Now, those professional mechanics who hold down the local shops are getting some love with some new shop-specific tools. Jason calls these “the right tool for the right application. These aren’t the Team Issue tools made with exotic materials.” Instead, these are for stationary mechanics who desire ultimate durability over lightweight portability. As a result, Abbey has introduced the Shop Whip-It and the Shop Crombie tool. Both are fully heat-trea