The Radavist

Imagine having (just about) everything you need to make trailside adjustments and even chain repairs hidden in your thru axle (15×100 or 15×110) on your mountain or ‘cross bike. The Industry Nine Matchstick is the result of over a year’s worth of R&D and is finally available for ordering. Here are the specs from I9: “Bits – Stainless steel #5 hex integrated into handle, stainless steel #6, #4 + #3 hex, T25 + T30 torx and a flathead bit are included with each MatchStix. Each rider can choose 4 bits of their choice to carry in the bit sleeve.”

Check out pricing and more information at Industry Nine.

Silca’s tools and pumps are some of the best in the industry, so it’s safe to say this T-Ratchet multi tool and Ti-Torque extension will follow suit with the rest of their products. For the engineering process and more product information, head over to the Kickstarter.

Size doesn’t matter. Not when it comes to multi-tools anyway. The Grid 13 is Blackburn’s newest tool with a baker’s dozen of functions. Check out more information at Blackburn.

Your bicycle has a lot of unused space, so why not utilize it for something useful like tools? That’s what Barstow System aims to do, via their Kickstarter campaign. Head on over to read all about it!

Having essential tools you need in one easy to access and transport location is a must. Silca takes their precision line to another level with these German and Swiss precision hex heads, with a twist. Along with the standard hex wrenches, is the proprietary made in the USA SILCA 17-4 Stainless Magnetic Adapter. The Adapter with a pleasant magnetic click turns the 6mm Hex Key into a ¼” socket drive which can fit any common ¼” driver Bit. Also in the HX-One Kit are are the 6 most common Torx sizes, 2 Phillips Head and 2 Flat head Drivers.

All tools fit in a laser-etched Beech wood case. In stock from Silca for $125 on September 1st. Head over for more information.

Full Windsor is taking their multi tool to new limits and needs the help of Kickstarter:

“Featuring a chain breaker with a tool grade stainless steel pin. The Breaker uses the tool bit extender as a handle, giving you the functionality of a workshop chain breaker in a multi tool. A magnetic tool bit slot is located in the tool’s end allowing the tool to be used like a screw driver. The Breaker is compact and fits nicely into a leather and recycled inner tube pouch. The Breaker is cast from stainless steel using a loss wax casting process and then is tool hardened. It is currently Patent Pending.

The tool weighs just 100g/3.5oz and magnetically houses 2 tool bits inside it’s structure. While the full tool pouch weighs just 185g/ 6.5oz.

The Breaker features:

Chain Breaker with tool hardened stainless steel pin (replaceable)
Glass filled nylon tyre lever with a steel core
Spoke key
3,4,5,6,8mm hex tool bits
Philips head screw driver (PH2)
T25 torx bit
Tool bit extender
Bottle opener
Leather (jet black or burnt brown) and recycled inner tube pouch “

I haven’t thought about buying a chain whip in some time. Partially because my Park Tools whip always does the job, but the GB Leather multitool chain whip looks more like a piece of art than it does a tool. I love the leather grip and the flame-kissing on the end is a nice touch.

See more at GB Leather.

For a while, I refused to post Kickstarter campaigns. Mostly because the products seemed chintzy or a little too hastily designed. Until recently, I’ve been coming across some products that are so simple that I want to share them. That’s what I thought about the Lever+ Bike Tool.

It’s a tire lever, something most people carry when they ride, combined with a 4 mm, 5 mm hex, Phillips head driver and a T-25 Torx head driver. Basically everything you’d need in a multi-tool, stuffed into the plastic gut of a tire lever.

Check out more information on the Lever+ at its Kickstarter campaign.

Here’s a video showcasing that cool tool roll I posted about earlier this week, the Nutter.

Clean and simple tool rolls are essential, especially if you’re touring or traveling with a bike. The latest from Full Windsor is just that. Introducing the Nutter multi-tool, complete with leather roll. Either attach it to your Brooks saddle, or toss it in your pannier or backpack. See more at Full Windsor!

Portland Design Works keeps it weird with this new video highlighting how multi purpose their 3Wrencho can be!

I tend to shy away from Kickstarter projects but when I caught wind of Fix It Sticks, the Made in the USA, minimalist bicycle tools, I gladly posted to support their cause, as many of you did. Well, all the support paid off. Fix It Sticks are now in stock. They even come in titanium…

Scoop up a set here.

NAHBS is always overwhelming for me but sometimes I just like to see really useful products mixed in with all the high-end, custom bikes. I’ve put my Feedback Pro Elite stand through the ringer over the years and I really love the simplicity of it but when I saw the Sprint Work Stand, I had to check it out. The front fork mount is compatible with all spacing for front or rear dropouts and the bottom bracket padding slides to accomodate all wheelbases.

See more details at Feedback Sports and a few more shots below.

Look, I don’t like posting Kickstarter projects. I believe in a good old fashioned pre-order or a loan. Crowd funding has gotten out of hand in the past year and the amount of utter garbage that makes its way to my inbox is embarrassing for the human race. Ok, I’m overreacting here but when I got an email from Brian from Fix it Sticks, I almost deleted it without reading past the word “Kickstarter”. Call me a cynic. What I do appreciate about Kickstarter is many individual’s desire to bring fabrication back Stateside, for even the simplest products.

Cynicism aside, bicycle tools are something we all need, whether at home or on the road. I’m partial to Leyzne’s ultra mini SV tool line for the jersey pocket but sometimes you need a little more leverage (yes, even on the road). The Park tri tool is great but too bulky to take with you. That’s why I dig the Fix it Sticks “tinker toy” design. I put them in my zippered pouch I carry with me on rides and hardly notice that they’re there. There’s no moving parts and you don’t have to worry about losing the tool head (they’re in there!).

Simply arrange the sticks in any order to gain the leverage you prefer on the tool head you need. It’s so simple that I’m surprised Craftsman or someone didn’t already think of it. Check out more photos below and more information at the Fix it Sticks Kickstarter.