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We made the annual trip to Towcester in England, within audible distance of the famous Silverstone F1 and MotoGP circuit, to check out the latest and greatest road, mountain and gravel bike kit to land on, or originate on, the shores of Brexit Island. Topeak, Maxxis, Transition, Hope, DMR, Rapid Racer Products, Fasthouse, Crankbrothers, Endura, ABUS and Ride Concepts all had something newsworthy to show, while Industry Nine and Surly held their cards somewhat closer to their chest. More to come from those brands but, in the meantime, here’s what’s new! Topeak Handlebar and Bottom Bracket Stashed Tools
The Topeak Plug N’ Tool Mountain stows a multi-tool and tire plugging tool safely away inside your handlebar such that both are accessible in a heart beat. They come with variable sizes of expandable rubber bungs that secure them in place to prevent rattling. This one retails at £57.99. There is a Topeak Plug N’Tool Roadie version which is shorter to fit inside drop bars; that one will set you back £54.99. Hollow bottom bracket axles also present usable real-estate for tool storage, and Topeak are looking to fill yours with their BB Hide N’ Tool. The compact, 7-function multi-tool comprises a T25, 2/3/4/5mm Hex Keys, a Flat Head screwdriver and a chain tool compatible with chains up to 13 speed. Integrated magnets secure it in place. Part with £57.99 to get your hands […]
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