…or are you just happy to be riding?
Stuffing a dozen or more functions into a compact triangle, Crank Brothers’ new Y12 and Y16 tools aim to bring shop-quality tools to the trail. The trilobular multi-tools feature magnetised Y-wrenches in a carrying frame alongside everything from interchangeable bits to a chain tool to a CO2 inflator to storage containers “for personal items.”
The Y12 comes with seven hex tools, Philips and flat screwdrivers, T10 and T25 Torx wrenches, a patch kit, and the aforementioned storage compartments. The Y16 adds a CO2 inflator and chain tool- but loses the patch kit and storage capability. There also looked to be spoke wrenches on the chain tool- but those don’t contribute to the count.
Prior to hitting shelves, the storage containers will be covered so as not to scatter their contents when popped free of their housing. While not as compact as many tools on the market, the Y series could work well for those who find mini tools too mini in terms of handling or leverage.
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Cold fingers on a dark night ride and those bits are gone.
They look like standard bits though, so easily replaced.
Roughly what dimensions? It’s a little difficult to work out without some point of reference in the photos. Ta.
Think I’ll stick with my CB17.
I love that. The sticklebricks of trail tools