Tool transport on the MTB: Everything you need - 3 tool boxes for frame assembly
Stefan Frey
· 22.03.2024
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Milkit Hassle`Off
Who invented it? Of course, the Swiss again. With the Hassle`Off, Milkit has developed perhaps one of the cleverest tools of recent years. The flat case fits on any standard bottle cage mount and contains a fully equipped tool. All the important bits are combined in the Daysaver tool, an L spanner. Magnets hold the small bits in position, but you still have to be careful not to lose any of the tiny bits. Milkit also combines a chain riveter with a robust tyre lever. The top cover of the case is also a tubeless plug puncher. The waterproof box even contains a small pair of pliers for shortening the sealing sausages. Two sliders on the outside can be used to attach a tube or pump. You don't have to do without a bottle cage here if the frame doesn't have a second mount: The Hassle`Off can also be mounted underneath. In an early version, the tools corroded after a while. This should no longer happen with the new material.
Equipment and details
- Waterproof case for mounting on bottle cage holes
- 20 functions
- Additional holder for hose, pump, etc.
- Tools: Tubeless tool, incl. cutting tool; chain tool; tyre lever; 3x tubeless plugs; chain lock holder; 2 additional bracket options
- Hexagon socket 8/6/5/4/3/2.5/2; Torx T25
- Weight: 133 grammes
- Price: 109,95 Euro >> available here
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Good equipment; compact; magnetic holders; additional mounts; L-key handling
- Mini bits sometimes fiddly; mounting only on bottle cage bores; quite expensive
You can find more clever solutions for transporting tools on the MTB frame in our test series of on-board tools
Topeak Toolbox 20+
If there is no free bottle cage position on the bike, Topeak's own series of clever puncture repair tools come into play. The Ninja tools are based on the same high-quality, waterproof case that can be opened with a quick-release fastener after swivelling to the side as the Phoenix Dock Tool System from Pivot. The advantage: the holder can be attached to the frame at any suitable point using cable ties and is rubberised on the underside to protect the paintwork. Another option is to attach it to the lower end of one of the Ninja bottle cages. The well-equipped Mini 20 Pro sits firmly in its case and doesn't rattle while riding. In our opinion, it is also an excellent choice for bikers in terms of handling. It offers the most important functions and - with the exception of the chain rivet - sits comfortably in the hand when wrenching, although at 226 grams it is not exactly light.
Equipment and details
- Holder for bottle cage holes, bottle cage and frame
- Waterproof case with quick-release fastener
- Minitool with 20 functions
- Tools: Phillips/flat head screwdriver; spoke spanner 14G/15G/Mavic; Shimano chain riveter; chain fixing hook; tyre lever; bottle opener with spoke holder; rivet pin breaker
- Hexagon socket 10/8/6/5/4/3/2.5/2 L; Torx T10/T25
- Weight: 226 grammes
- Price: 54,95 Euro >> available here
Advantages and disadvantages
+ Well protected; features; very good handling; various mounting options
- Chain riveter somewhat unwieldy
ACID Multi Tool Husk 24 / Stash holder
The two aluminium tubes of the Husk 24 sit in the slim bracket like two torpedoes. Alternatively, they can also be stowed under a bottle cage, in the handlebar ends or in the boot of Cube bikes - provided they have the right mount. The equipment is sensational, the handling intuitive. The tool heads can be folded down by 90 degrees for screwing, and the threads can be used to screw the tubes together and thus extend the lever. The bits are stored securely in a magnetic holder.
Equipment and details
- Two waterproof aluminium tubesincluding tyre lever
- Various brackets and spare parts available separately
- Tool: Tubeless tool incl. spare plugs; tyre lever; chain tool; PH2/slotted screwdriver; spoke spanner; valve spanner; chain lock
- Hexagon socket 2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8/10; Torx 10/25/30
- Weight: 174 grammes
- Price: 89.95 / 4.95 Euro (bracket) >> available here
Advantages and disadvantages
+ rattle-free seat; spare parts available; good equipment; handling
- Exclusive holder; moderate tool quality
You can find more clever solutions for transporting tools on the MTB frame in our test series of on-board tools
Stefan Frey
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