Integration has long been one of the cycling industry’s cherished concepts. From integrated headsets and bottom brackets to seatpost and stems, it has seemingly all been done before (with varying degrees of success). But a relatively new and hopefully more useful take on the concept of integration was the SWAT system developed by Specialized. Short for storage, water, tools and air, the concept of SWAT is basically tidying up — incorporating the items we already ride with into the bike.
Other companies have taken notice and are developing their own improved methods for transporting ride essentials. Here’s a look at a few of the items that caught our attention at this year’s tradeshows.
Industry Nine MatchStix
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Anybody remember Pedro’s Tülio? That quick-release axle tool took years to develop. By the time it was finally introduced, the industry had ditched quick-release levers for thru-axles. Now, wheel manufacturer Industry Nine has taken advantage of the oversized diameter of the thru-axle to devise a new axle-based multi-tool.
Enter the MatchStix, a thru-axle multi-tool with up to 10 functions. Industry Nine claims that the chain tool with bits and a quicklink plus the front axle is less than 25 grams heavier than a 15mm front Fox QR or Maxle. Even better, replacing front and rear Maxles with MatchSticks can actually save 20-30g, the company claims.
Industry Nine plans to produce MatchStix for Fox and RockShox forks in 100 and 110mm version. There will also be MatchStix rear axles for RockShox and Syntace X12 standards in 142x12, 148x12, 150x12, 157x12mm versions.
Topeak Ninja tools
Ritchey Barkeeper levers
Fix It Sticks
Bar Fly
Fabric Chamber tool
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