Cassette Gauge by Jarod Bourdeau

Informally known as Count Sprockula, this is a bicycle tool I, Jarod Bourdeau, created, developed, and tested over the past few years to help myself—or now, any other professional bicycle mechanic—quickly determine the tooth count of the lowest gear on a cassette or multi-speed freewheel.

Why? I'm glad you asked! Let me paint you a picture:

A customer rolls into the shop—drivetrain totally clapped. They accept their fate, and give you the green light to replace it. So, you check the cassette's gear ratio to determine what parts you need...but the grime is real. Maybe its caked in oil and dirt. Maybe the shop lights are dim. Maybe you just forgot your reading glasses. Either way, that tiny stamp showing you the tooth count on the lowest cog? Nowhere to be found. So you have to count the teeth. Ugh. Total bummer!

Sure, you can count them. But if you had this tool, all you'd have to do is grab it and slap it on. Takes three seconds. No guessing, no squinting, no scaping off gunk. Honestly, why even bother hunting for those tiny stamped numbers anymore? Lets be real: 99.99% of people will never need this—and out of the remaining 0.01%, most still wont. Its a luxury. But a damn useful one. Like a glass or a cup: you don't need one to drink, but it makes the whole experience better.

To the non-mechanics out there: maybe instead of that case of beer, grab one of these and gift it to your local bike shop—for always being there when you needed them most. They'll love you for it. <3

Features:

• Flanged edges for easy positioning on cassettes and multi-speed freewheels
• Easy-to-read scale ranging from 23-54 teeth (future-proof!)
• Ball bearing gauge
• Wooden pinch grip
• Notched for easy hangin'
• Stainless steel construction
• Made in the USA

Disclaimer:

Marks and imperfections from the bending and laser-cutting process are part of the deal. These were built for function, not flawless looks—though they do look pretty cool. And no, if you throw it, it wont come back. I've tried..