Tool rocket from Topeak

Touring tools are a bit like tea and coffee: personal preferences determine whether you want a multifunctional tool or individual keys. The "Ratchet Rocket" from Topeak combines the advantages of both concepts in one tool.

The heart of the tool is the eponymous mini ratchet, which can be used with individual bits. This means that even hard-to-reach screws can be tightened without the other functions of the touring tool getting in the way. Thanks to the small tool inserts, which are stored in the handle of the chain riveter, the weight and size of the tool are nevertheless kept within limits.

Jersey pocket-friendly packaging
The "Ratchet Rocket" comes in a flat box with a dust-proof rubber lid. This means that the tool set can also be carried comfortably in a jersey pocket without the edges of the keys pressing or leaving painful marks in the event of a fall. Alternatively, the box can also be screwed to the bottle cage eyelets or attached to any frame tube with an integrated strap. The tool and box together weigh less than 200 grams.

Eleven functions in the smallest space
In addition to the standard Allen key sizes and a Torx key for fastening brake discs, the "Ratchet Rocket" offers a chain riveter with replaceable pins and two tire levers. Clever details such as the hollow 6-millimetre Allen key, which can be used to break off the rivet pins of Shimano chains, underline the practicality of the tool set.

Topeak received the "Red Dot" design award this year for the harmonious design of the tool set. The "Ratchet Rocket" is already available in stores.

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