How neat is this little U-Lock tool? It’s a 15mm wrench – the size of pretty much all axle-nuts – in the form of a sleeve which slides onto the barrel of a Kryptonite lock.
The chromed steel tool fits onto Evolution and Gray Kryptonite locks, and the curved section of the lock slots through a hole in the tool to keep it safely in place when you’re bike is unattended, thus avoiding the number-one problem with bike-mounted tools: they’re pretty handy for a thief.
The lock comes in at just 100 grams, making it lighter than many wrenches, and of course you don’t need extra space to carry it. You can also use the lock itself as a lever.
The tool is designed by the folks at Monkey Likes Shiny, and has been in testing for a year. At $30 retail, it’s certainly more expensive than even a top-brand box-wrench, but then you’re not just paying for utility, you’re paying for convenience and style, along with a healthy dose of clever engineering. There are no retailers yet, but you’ll soon be able to order from tool-supplier Tom Hall Enterprises.
U-Lock Tool Released [Monkey Like Shiny via Trackosaurus Rex and Corpus Fixie]
See Also:
- Hands Off! With the Kryptonite Evolution Mini
- Custom Bike Features Built-In U-Lock
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