2021 Tool Gift Guide – Wolf Tooth, Finish Line, Handlebar Jack, Dynaplug, Muc-Off, and Outdoor Element

by Brian Mullin on December 21, 2021

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Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Multi-Tool System

The new Wolf Tooth 8-Bit System is a group of multi-tools designed to work together to solve most trailside fixes. They are lightweight, strong, versatile, and small enough to fit in a jersey pocket or riding tool wrap.

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Three multi-tools begin the 8-Bit System:

  • 8-Bit Chainbreaker + Utility Knife Multi-Tool, which also includes a tire plug – $69.95
  • 8-Bit Tire Lever + Rim Dent Remover Multi-Tool – $19.95
  • 8-Bit Pack Pliers with 17 functions on their own – $69.95

A total of 22 functions between the three tools will keep you rolling to the next town or trailhead. All three tools nest together via magnets and clever machining. Buy them separately or as a complete system.

  • 8-Bit Kit One $139.95

I’ve been using the 8-Bit Pack Pliers for around a year now, and they are my go-to tool while out mountain biking. The addition of the new tools will make 8-Bit System the ideal multi-tool for field use for any type of biking. I am most intrigued with the ‘8-Bit Chainbreaker + Utility Knife’ since that will make my 8-Bit Pack Pliers do just about any repair. All the tools are handy and have the typical excellent craftwork from Wolf Tooth. 

Click here to purchase the Full 8-bit Kit
Click here to purchase the 8-Bit Pack Pliers
Click here to purchase 8-Bit Chainbreaker/Utility Knife
Click here to purchase 8-Bit Tire Lever + Rim Dent Remover

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Wolf Tooth WT-1 Chain Lube

The WT-1 Chain Lube is a premium synthetic chain lube and drivetrain treatment for all conditions. It cleans, protects, works in all conditions, and lasts 3-5x longer than most other chain lubes out there because it is a highly concentrated lubricant (95% lubricant vs. the 25-50% of most other chain lubes) and bonds well to the metal in your chain and drivetrain. It’s available in 2.0 and 0.5 fl oz bottles, retailing for $18.95 and $6.95, respectively.

It cleans and protects chains while improving the overall mechanical efficiency of a drivetrain. This allows cyclists to have just WT-1 Chain Lube on hand instead of separate dry chain lube, wet chain lube, chain cleaner, and drivetrain treatment. As a drivetrain treatment, WT-1 will clean your chain by pushing dirt and debris to the surface where it can be wiped away, and then it will protect your chain in all riding conditions and allow you to ride longer between applications.

  • It cleans, lubricates, and protects chains.
  • Peak performance in all conditions
  • An optimal choice for complex modern drivetrains
  • Available in 2.0 and 0.5 fl oz bottles, sold individually and by the box
  • Easy to use. Quick to apply.
  • It also works on other places of your bike, including hubs, cables, and pulley wheels.

The WT-1 chain lube is highly effective and functional on a bike’s drivetrain, and it’s nice to have a lube that performs ideally in both dry and wet conditions. Its multi-facet use cleans, lubricates, and protects chains in any situation. Just dab some on a clean or dirty chain, let it sit for a bit, and wipe the chain clean to get a perfectly lubed chain ready for any sort of ride.

Click here to purchase WT-1 Chain Lube

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Finish Line FiberLink Sealant

Finish Line FiberLink Tubeless Sealant represents the new tubeless bicycle tire sealant standard. Developed with Finish Line’s proprietary FiberLink Technology, this low viscosity and free-flowing pro latex formula seals punctures quickly up to 8mm, ensures maximum seal integrity, and delivers optimum longevity.

Kevlar fibers work synergistically with fast-acting natural latex to seal punctures as they occur. The natural latex cures rapidly and seals the puncture while simultaneously Kevlar fibers flow to the puncture, linking and intertwining for extra strength and durability. This hybrid idea was internally referred to as “a double-sealant with triple benefits during development.”

  • Pro latex formula utilizes FiberLink Technology.
  • Kevlar fibers ensure strong, long-lasting seals.
  • Low viscosity is ideal for race conditions.
  • Fast-acting natural latex reduces air loss.
  • Optimum longevity between refresh cycles.
  • Low odor and easy to set up.
  • 8oz Squeeze Bottle – MSRP $12.99
  • 32oz Bottle – MSRP $34.99
  • 1 Gallon Jug

The FiberLink tubeless tire sealant offers some innovative technology, including the use of Kevlar fibers and natural latex. It has a low odor, optimal viscosity and is easy to use. It has the proper amount of chunks to seal bigger holes and is fluid enough for pinpricks from thorns and cactus. It doesn’t dry out, so it lasts a long time, so you don’t have to replenish it as often.

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The Original Handlebar Jack

The Original Handlebar Jack is a simple, innovative portable bike repair stand that protects many bicycles and e-bikes’ accessories attached to the handlebars. Those handlebar accessories include GPS computers, night lights, smartphone mounts, e-bike displays/controls, etc.

The stand solves this problem by attaching to the handlebars to lift them 3.5″ off the ground, thus protecting the accessories and handlebar grips. It holds the bike upside down securely and stably via the saddle and the two handlebar jacks. While the item itself is light and compact, it can quickly secure even a heavy e-bike, and it’s is compatible with virtually any bicycle design on the market, from e-bikes to mountain bikes to road bikes.

The Original Handlebar Jack is an ideal portable bicycle repair stand for quick repairs, tire fixes, and maintenance out in the field, around the house, or at the trailhead. It’s compact, decently light, and provides a stable stand design, in which your bike is upside down and held up via the saddle and the two jacks. It lifts your handlebars 3.5-inches off the ground to protect handlebar accessories from damage. Ideal for group rides out on the trail!

The Original Handlebar Jack is available online for $29.95 at HandlebarJack.com, while a new 1/2-inch Handlebar Jack Extender Kit is $5.99.

Click here to purchase the Original Handlebar Jack

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Dynaplug DynaPlugger

The Dynaplug DynaPlugger is a bombproof and featherweight tubeless repair kit that is easy to use. Simply insert into the tire puncture and pull straight out, fixing your flat in seconds without the mess.

Molded from Glass-Filled Nylon, weighing a scant 35 grams, made in Chico, CA – the new DynaPlugger is a one-stop solution for road/trailside repairs. The silicone end cap stores an additional insertion tube, providing double the flat protection in the same package. With a price tag of $29.99, the DynaPlugger is perfect for new riders and seasoned cyclists alike.

  • Constructed from Glass Filled Nylon with Aluminum Insert
  • Silicone end Cap with additional insertion tube storage
  • Made In Chico, CA
  • Weight: 35 Grams
  • Packaging designed by SF cyclist Chas Christiansen
  • Dimensions: 4.875 x .875
  • MSRP: $29.99

The DynaPlugger offers a quick and easy way to repair tire punctures. Just jam the DynaPlugger into the puncture, pull it out, and your tire is sealed. 

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Muc-Off Punk Powder Cleaner

Muc-Off Punk Powder is the world’s first plastic-free bike cleaner and is vegan and vegetarian friendly. It’s an all-eco, smaller, and more convenient cleaner that’s safe for the environment as well as all types of bikes. Sustainability is built-in, with a state-of-the-art formula made from readily biodegradable ingredients, 75% of which are plant-based. The product comprises two small but mighty 30g powder sachets, which can each be made into 1 liter of cleaner by simply adding water. This means enormous carbon footprint reductions for the brand, as Punk Powder uses 92% less packaging than the equivalent 2 liters of regular bike cleaner.

The packaging is 100% plastic-free and petroleum-free and is made from more than 50% renewable raw materials, with vegetable-based inks used for printing on the packaging. Each sachet is compostable and certified to EN 13432 standard so that riders can enjoy conscience-free cleaning. The two sachets come packed in a recycled FSC card box, which even comes with instructions for converting it into a handy funnel, so no powder will go to waste.

Formulated using the latest technological advancements, the fast-dissolving powder lets users quickly clean their machines so they can get back to the critical business of riding them. To activate Punk Powder, it’s as simple as refilling an old, washed-out Nano Tech cleaner bottle, adding the powder, and shaking.

Punk Powder is priced at $19.99 for two 30g sachets.

Punk Powder provides an easy and convenient way to make your bike cleaner fluid as you need it, without having to buy a large and wasteful container. Once it’s added and mixed in a bottle, just spray it on your bike, let it soak off the dirt, and rinse for a spanking clean bike. 

Click here to purchase Punk Powder

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 Outdoor Element Pot Gripper and Canister Recycle Tool

Do you have your camp kitchen handled? The Outdoor Element Handled Pot Gripper, and Fuel Canister Recycle Tool is a lightweight, comfortable, and secure pot gripper and a fuel canister recycling tool. They surveyed over 1,000 outdoor enthusiasts and discovered 66% weren’t sure of the proper disposal process of fuel canisters. They saw room for both innovation and education with this sage old camp essential.

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Lift a hot pot off your fuel cooker, camp stove, or campfire with the sturdy, light Outdoor Element Handled pot gripper. This pot grabber features a fuel canister recycle tool that helps release excess gases and safely punctures holes in the canisters. Now it’s ready for recycling. Whether through hiking or Overlanding, get your Handled now and protect your hands and the environment.

  • Hard anodized aluminum construction is lightweight, sturdy, and comfortable.
  • Heat-resistant silicone tabs provide a comfortable, secure grip and won’t scratch the surface of your pot.
  • Recycle tool for EN417 isobutane/propane fuel canisters safely releases remnant gas and depressurizes canister for proper recycling and disposal
  • Stainless steel puncture point has a protective rubber cover to keep hands safe.
  • Can safely lift and support up to 10 lbs.
  • Works with most standard camp cookware. Pot Gripper. Pot Lifter. Pot Holder.
  • Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.8 x 1.56 inches
  • Weight: 2.2 oz (2.8 oz with packaging)

The Handler is an excellent multi-tool for the camper. It offers a functional, secure, and large gripper/grabber useful for any size pot. Pull the clip and screw on the recycler portion to a fuel canister, and pierce holes to make it recyclable. 

Click here to purchase the Handler

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