PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — Mineral Design is launching two related products — a multi-tool and a chaintool that fits in the end of handlebars — on Kickstarter this month.
The Mini Bar tool is a welded steel mini wrench with removable 1/4-inch bits. Bits can be attached to any of the three ends of the L-shaped tool, and are held in place with magnets. The tool also comes with a small "bit rack" that holds six bits and attaches to the wrench body.
The Barstow System is a chain tool that can fit in the end of road or mountain bike bars, like an expanding bar plug. It has a holder for an extra chain connecting link and is sold with a matching plug for the other end of the handlebar.
The company's Kickstarter campaign has raised nearly $7,000, toward a $20,000 goal. The campaign ends Feb. 11. Supporters who pledge $35 can receive a Mini Bar tool. Those who pledge $45 can receive a Barstow System.
