Missing an Allen key? Now you can DoorDash it

Here at the Canadian Cycling Magazine office, we get a lot of bikes to review. Plus, we have our own rides as most of us commute. Which means we have a lotta tools. And, strangely, now and again someone doesn’t put some of the hex keys back. And then my cranky editor will get very mad. I tell him it wasn’t me, he never believes me. But yeah, when you need a 5 mm Allen key and there’s not one to find, what does one do?

(Well, you can start by looking through the pile of crap on your desk, Hansen? Ed.)

You can go buy one at the store, but now, you can also use Doordash through Rona.

RONA  is now offering on-demand delivery through DoorDash, giving customers access to tools, hardware, and household items without leaving home.

The service is available from nearly 200 RONA+ and corporate stores across seven provinces and more than 150 cities.

While the service is aimed at general home improvement needs, it also offers a practical option for cyclists and DIY bike mechanics. Rona has a decent supply of standard hex keys and other useful things like Torque wrenches for maintenance. (Which, unless you have the perfect touch, is a pretty important tool to use with modern carbon bikes.) But hey, since a misplaced tool can delay a ride or repair, you can order basic hand tools from participating stores and have them delivered within the hour.

Catherine Laporte, RONA’s chief digital and marketing officer, said the partnership reflects changing shopping habits and a push to make home improvement projects more accessible. “By teaming up with DoorDash, RONA is offering a solution that reflects consumers’ new shopping habits and is further positioning itself as a leader in the industry,” she said.

DoorDash general manager Kyra Huntington said the collaboration highlights growing expectations for fast, on-demand delivery beyond restaurants. Customers can browse thousands of items per store, including tools, hardware, cleaning supplies, small appliances, and seasonal decor. DashPass subscribers can also benefit from reduced delivery fees on orders over $20.

For cyclists and hobby mechanics, the service can be especially useful for last-minute fixes — a missing hex key, wrench, or other general hand tool can now arrive at the door without a trip to the store. Plus, you don’t have to hear your angry editor kvetching at you by the coffee machine. (Take responsibility for your actions, Hansen! It’s called being a grown-up! Ed.)