A few instruments stood out on the 2024 Taipei Cycle Present, each with a seaworthy theme. Above, the brand new Bacon Anchor Web bullet suggestions from Intelligent Design, that are created from reclaimed plastic ocean waste.
Initially (and nonetheless) provided in metallic, these plastic tire plugger suggestions seize the plug strip and fix to any 2mm hex software. Merely slide the plug by way of the tip, connect it to your current mini-tool, and press it into your tire. The tip retains the plug captured within the tire so it received’t get yanked out in a skid when you don’t have something to chop it with.
The model proven above is a restricted version “mannequin” equipment with pop-out deal with and plugger tip that threads into it. The deal with doubles as a storage pod for plugs and bullet suggestions. Come out all of the items and assemble! All the factor is created from plastic sea waste, too.
Equipt Software’s Sardine is a compact, solidly-built mini software that includes 3/4/5/6 hex bits and a Torx 25. The physique is aluminum, with metal software bits, and the entire thing weighs simply 38g. The smaller bits all swivel 180º, making it simple to get hte angle you want when making a restore, then folding them flat for storage.
The software is made in Japan and retails for $60-70 USD (store round). A motorcycle body holster bought individually and has two units of holes to suit totally different widths of motorcycle frames. Accessible in a wide range of colours.
Their upcoming Cucumber pedal wrench software provides an extended lever with gap on the finish to hold it in your workshop. The software finish has a swiveling 6mm and 8mm to suit most pedals.
MSRP and availability TBA. Observe them on Instagram for updates.
Enduro Fast-Launch Bearing Press Software
Enduro Bearing’s new quick-release model of their Linear Bearing Press Software makes use of a break up threaded press tip that permits you to shortly slide it near the bearings, then snap the T-handle on to shut it onto the threaded shaft.
Usually, you’d want to string all of it the best way down the shaft, which may take a while to each set up, after which additionally to take away the software. Enduro’s Matt Harvey obtained bored with all that spinning, so he developed this model of a quick-release design.
In typical Enduro vogue, it’s very properly constructed. The threaded suggestions have threads on either side, not only one, which is extra widespread on cheaper instruments. This provides it glorious chunk and even urgent as you twist the deal with. To launch, simply pull the deal with again till it snaps off of the bit and slide every part off. Numerous bits are included in an entire equipment, giving mechanics every part they’ll want for contemporary hubs, BBs, and so on. Coming quickly, value TBA.
