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The DART Tool is certainly a different concept than most of the other tools we tested and that came with its pros and cons. USD MSRP $49.95 (EnCase System Bar Kit One $119.95) Wolf Tooth does acknowledge that this system will not work with some ergonomic-style road bars with extra bends in the drops and has a running list of known bars that fall into this category. The system storage sleeves seemed to fit snugly with no noise or rattling but were not tested on the trail.
As a stand-alone, the chain tool seems robust, but was not tested, and does require an external 4mm hex to function.
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The Encase System is well designed and richly featured, a pro if you’re looking for a full took kit and a con if you’re just after a plug tool to add to your existing kit. Strips loaded into the fork easily, even when doubled up, and plugged punctures well, detaching from the fork to remain in the tire. On its own, the plugger was pleasant and easy to use. It has space to store the included 5 repair strips and preload the fork tool with one as well. The tubeless plug tool is encased in an aluminum body and threads onto the tool which pulls double duty as a chain breaker. Initially, the kit seemed too large to fit in the curve of a drop bar, however, once the design of the pivoting tool was placed correctly, the installation was consistently a breeze. The Wolf Tooth Encase Chain + Tire Plug Multi-Tool is meant to be a multi-tasker, but it’s a clever one at that. Blackburn claims repairs are permanent so you can ride easy knowing that your tire should last. We thought strapping it to our travel pump was rather clever.
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The Plugger kit comes with a hook and loop strap that enables fast access by strapping the kit to the bike’s frame, fork leg, or zip tied anywhere as well. Two plugs were nearly enough to seal a larger (8mm) sidewall tear, but we might not trust that as a long-term fix.
#SLIME TIRE PLUG KIT REVIEWS MANUAL#
The manual encourages loading “up to two plugs at once” for larger holes and the tube was fairly easy to load with one or two stips. The wider diameter of the system can be a bit tricky to insert in a smaller puncture, but those would likely seal up with sealant alone. This difference was a benefit as strips always stayed in the tire and were easy to insert and load. A quick turn releases the tool from the housing, which is a metal tube with an open and pointed end, rather than the frequently seen fork. It allows the plugger to be preloaded, allowing for fast deployment. The plastic housing feels lightweight but durable and contains the tool and ten plug strips. The Plugger kit from Blackburn does one job and it does it quickly and reliably. If you click on this then we may receive a small amount of money from the retailer when you purchase the item. With each tool is a ‘Buy Now’ or ‘Best Deal’ link. The Best Tubeless Puncture Repair Toolsīelow is our round-up of plug tools, our favorites as well as the ones that we tested but missed the mark. Some tools are oriented toward fast and light, while others are heavier duty or feature-rich. Additionally, the kit you carry may vary depending on pace, terrain, and remoteness. We struggled with this larger strip size and left off several tools that fell into this category. Many of the pluggers in the market are oriented to mountain biking and size their tools and repair strips accordingly. Type of riding - This test was structured with gravel riding and the tires and likely punctures of this style of riding. Are you happy with your existing multi-tool or other elements of your flat kit? If not then consider these multi-taskers as a clever way to build out your tool arsenal. Multi-taskers - Many of the best plugger tools we tested were built to do that one thing, while others are built into multi-tools or entire tool systems.
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