Full disclosure: when the Switch Multi-tool from Blackburn showed up at our door for a review, I wasn’t terribly excited about it. It felt a bit too similar to the modular t-handle Fix It Sticks. However, the primary difference between the products is in the execution; as opposed to utilizing standardized bits, the Switch integrates the […]
Silca T-Ratchet Multi-Tool and Ti-Torque Travel Torque Extension
My favorite multi-tool is a portable ratchet, so we came across the Silca T-Ratchet with its Titanium Torque Adapter, I had to take a closer look. Proper torque is crucial to the use and adjustment of high performance road and XC components, making a portable torque wrench (as well as proper knowledge of its use) a […]
Review: Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX Multi-tool
If using a folding multi-tool results in that all thumbs feeling, check out Topeak’s Ratchet Rocket Lite multi-tool, one of our favorite multi-tools to date.
Fabric Chamber Ratcheting Multi-Tool
One of the most interesting new multi-tools spotted at Interbike 2015 was the Fabric Chamber. Weighing in a 162 grams, the tool is small and light enough to easily pocket. Housed inside the chamber are 6 double-ended bits and an 8mm over-bit that all fit the ratcheting head for trail or road side repairs. The […]
Stuff We Like: Harbor Freight Tool Cart
One of the biggest challenges of apartment living and maintaining a fleet of bikes is where to store tools and parts. It was a lot worse when we lived in SF, but now we’re living on the other side of the bay there is a bit more room to play with. It also meant I […]
Lezyne Port-a-Shop Tool Kit
Lezyne has been making a bit of a splash lately with fresh product offerings that class up any workshop. In fact, it is probably safe to say they make the best looking shop tools available. While the pro level tools have been getting a lot of press, we had a chance to play with their […]