Some riders have had great luck with it, while others have had trouble with the tip of the plug breaking off, or not being able to successfully seal a puncture. Stan's Dart tire plug tool has a mixed reputation. The high quality construction does make the price tag a little easier to justify, but there's still no denying that the Fix is on the more expensive side of things. The one thing missing is a chain tool - if that was included somehow it would cover pretty much all the bases when it comes to basic trailside repairs. It also does a very good job of incorporating the tire plug and CO2 inflator without taking up any extra room.
The Fix has me reconsidering my position due to how reassuringly solid it feels, and how well it fits into my hand. I typically prefer a multi-tool without removable bits, since I want to be able to take it out, adjust whatever it is that needs adjusting, and then get back to riding as quickly as possible. It comes with four two-sided steel bits (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, T6, T25), and three additional Dynaplugs to accompany the one that's already loaded up.Ī neoprene tool roll keeps it all from rattling around, and packages it small enough to put into a pocket, pack, or the downtube of a bike. The tool unthreads into two parts to allow access to the plug or CO2 head.
There are several multi-tools on the market that incorporate a ratcheting head, but Canyon's Fix tool takes things a step further with the inclusion of a Dynaplug tire plug tool and a CO2 inflator. As with any helmet, it's best to try before you buy. The Ambush and Tactic both fit me a little better than the Camber – the Camber feels like it perches higher on my head, and the lack of a height-adjustment feature means there's not really a way to change that. However, it did receive a five star rating from Virginia Tech, and its 370 gram weight is very reasonable, especially considering the price. The Camber doesn't provide quite as much coverage at the back of the head compared to the Ambush and Tactic models, and it also has a little less ventilation. A ratcheting dial at the back of the helmet is used to adjust the fit. The Camber uses a basic MIPS liner, essentially a layer of slippery plastic that sits between the wearer's head and the helmet itself in order to provide 10-15mm of sideways movement, movement that's intended to reduce some of the rotational forces that reach the brain during an impact.
It shares a similar futuristic look, but comes in at only $80 USD.
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Specialized recently released a new version of their high-end Ambush helmet – you can read the full review here – and at the same time launched a more wallet-friendly option, the Camber. I'm wearing a size medium in the above photos, and for my slim build and 5'11” height it's a great fit – there's plenty of room to move without any overly-baggy areas flapping around. The hood easily fits over a helmet, and elastic drawcords on the back of it help snug it down to keep it securely in place. The Lupra is a bit bulkier than a super-light emergency rain shell - that means it's compact enough to stick into a backpack, but it's too big to stash in a hip pack. The idea is that it can be worn for an entire ride, rather than being taken on and off depending on the conditions. The entire jacket is water-resistant and windproof, but the panels on the chest, shoulders, and hood are the most water-resistant, while the back, hips, and lower arms use a more breathable fabric. It's sort of a hybrid jacket, a mix between a hard shell and a soft shell. Gore's new Lupra jacket is designed for days when the weather can't make up its mind, those rides when it's rainy and windy one moment and calm and sunny the next.
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