Topeak PLUG ’n TOOL mountain PRO

If your bike needs repairs the last thing you need is to be digging around in a bag for the tools you need or worse, realising you have left it at home, Topeak have come up with a clever design to ensure your gear is always close to hand. This set of three tools are easily accessible and hidden into your handlebar making it a great tool companion for mountain biking, the kits come in a 3.5mm plug insertion tool for tubeless tire repairment and a full set of 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 10mm hex bits, T25 Torx bit, a number two Phillips bit for bike maintenance, and chain tool with chain hook for all speed chains.

It is worth noting that the PLUG ‘n TOOL is designed to be used on handlebars with round ends only and should not be used on bars with other shaped ends, it needs a minimum of 128mm in length and a diameter range ø18mm – ø21.2mm. The chain tool is compatible with single and multi-speed chains up to 13 speed, including Sram Flattop chains and Campagnolo hollow pin chains. Theres a ring pull knob that makes it easy to remove the tools and they are made from a robust hardened steel and engineering grade polymer, there are two different bungs so you can get a secure fit, they can rattle a little but its not really an issue and certainly doesn’t damage the tools.

The tools can be a little difficult to get out if your hands are cold or wet, or you have sausage fingers, but it just takes a little time to tease them out, its also important to ensure they are correctly fitted back inside the handlebars are they can wobble loose. All things considered if you have the compatible handlebars, and not everyone will, it’s a clever way to ensure that you always have the right tools with you in case you need them. RRP £69

Topeak PLUG ’n TOOL mountain PRO