Suggestions simply unveiled an all-new compact Reflex Fastened Torque Bit Driver designed to go together with you on the bike, for safer mid-ride changes on light-weight & carbon elements. The concept is just a small hole tube that tucks away the preset 5Nm torque limiter and 4 bits, which then turns into an ergonomic T-shaped driver when it’s time to work in your bike. Plus, Suggestions has added 3 torque limiting bit extensions that you could now purchase individually, to show any normal bit driver right into a preset 4Nm, 5Nm, or 6Nm torque wrench…
Final 12 months, device & coach maker Suggestions Sports activities teased us with a brand new Reflex class for compact on a regular basis carry instruments to take with you for mid-ride changes & repairs. That kicked off with an excellent sturdy mini ratchet device equipment, however then we hadn’t seen some other Reflex instruments… till now.
This one is even smaller, less complicated, and solely prices half as a lot!
But it nonetheless packs within the 4 commonest device bits used for trail- & roadside changes to your bike. After which, it features a 5Nm torque key to retighten delicate light-weight carbon & alloy cockpit bolts with out worrying about over-clamping & damaging something.
Tech particulars
- ergonomic T-handle design, with magnetic bit receiver so that you don’t drop your bits & bolts
- inside storage for 4x normal 1/4″ bits, plus 1x 37mm lengthy x 14mm diameter torque tube extension
- 4x S2 metal bits included for commonest changes: 4mm, 5mm, 6mm & Torx T25.
- 1x mounted, non-adjustable 5Nm torque limiting extension
- mounted torque tube accuracy rated +/- 4% for as much as 3000 cycles
- compact cylindrical composite physique with knurled alloy cap suits in jersey pockets, body luggage & hydration packs
- balanced ergonomics and measurement for portability, leverage, and bolt head entry
Suggestions separate Reflex mounted Torque Tube Extension Bits
Identical to the preset torque limiter within the Reflex Fastened Torque Bit Driver, Suggestions additionally now sells the torque extension individually. They usually’ve added 3 choices to cowl the commonest low-torque settings you’ll possible discover on premium light-weight bicycle elements: 4Nm, 5Nm & 6Nm.
Every mounted, non-adjustable torque key provides 37mm extension to any 1/4″ hex driver device and holds normal metal bits in place with a magnet. They usually all characteristic color-coded ends to make them simple to distinguish – inexperienced for 4, pink for five & black for 6Nm. Choose up all 3. Or extra possible, purchase simply the one you all the time wanted to exchange the torque key that got here together with your present device however was by no means really the proper setting in your ultralight carbon stem or seatpost.
Software availability and last-minute vacation buying deadlines
Each the brand new $35 Reflex Fastened Torque Bit Driver mini-tool and the separate Reflex 4/5/6Nm torque Extension Bits are in inventory and obtainable now, straight from Suggestions Sports activities’ on-line store. Transport from Denver, Colorado, Suggestions says US consumers can order till this Friday, December 13 and nonetheless get their new instruments in time for Christmas by way of UPS. Consumers outdoors of the states must attain out to their native worldwide distributor to see if that they had the brand new torque instruments and will ship them in time.
