We’ve all got riding essentials that we can’t leave the house without. It’s usually a couple of tools to keep you riding, a tire plug, maybe a chain tool, and a set of quick links alongside your snacks. The EnCase System his exactly that—except for the snacks. And here’s the best part: all of those essential riding tools can now fit inside your handlebars.
The key to the EnCase System is the Storage Sleeve, which is a machined aluminum bar end plug and a firm rubber sleeve that’s just slender enough to live inside your bars, but thick enough for a snug fit. It’ll work with most standard mountain bars and most drop bars. The rubber material of the Storage Sleeve keeps the multi-tool clean and securely in place while riding. We even designed the Storage Sleeve for a bit of tailoring to be customized for your bars because no two handlebars are the same.
Two multi-tools are included in the EnCase System: a Hex Bit Wrench and a Chain + Tire Plug. The Hex Bit Wrench has 14 functions, including spoke wrench; valve core wrench; 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm hex; Phillips and flat-head; and T10, T25, and T30 Torx. The Chain + Tire Plug has a chain tool that is compatible with all chains on one end, and a tire plug inserter to fix tubeless punctures on the other. There’s even storage space inside the handle of the Chain + Tire Plug Multi-Tool to store bacon strip tire plugs. While we designed these multi-tools for the Storage Sleeves, they’ll do pretty well on your home workbench or tucked in a jersey pocket, too.
STORAGE SLEEVES
● Bonus storage space—fits a presta-to-schrader adapter and valve core or a master link (both sold separately)
● Vibration-damping material and snug fit prevents rattling
● Durable precision-machined aluminum end caps
● Custom fit rubber flap can be trimmed to fit in smaller diameter bars
● Included Drop Bar Fit Kit to customize fit for larger-diameter road handlebars
COMPATIBILITY
● Fits most standard mountain handlebars and most drop bars (except ergonomic dropbars that have hard angles in the drops)
TECH SPECS
● Weight: 36g
● Material: EPDM rubber, 6061 aluminum
● Made in the USA
EnCase System Chain +Tire Plug
● Compatible with all bicycle chains, including 12-speed
● Inserter tool and bacon strips plug holes in tubeless tires
● Five bacon strip tire plugs included; refills available
● Hardened steel chain pin driver for lifetime durability
● Store in handlebar with a Wolf Tooth EnCase Storage Sleeve (sold separately) or carry in a jersey pocket
● Chain tool driver requires 4mm hex (available on EnCase System Hex Bit Wrench)
COMPATIBILITY
● Chain tool will work with all bicycle chains, including 12-speed
● Fits most standard mountain handlebars and most drop bars (except ergonomic dropbars that have hard angles in the drops)
TECH SPECS
● Weight: 46g
● Material: 7075 Aluminum, CrMo Steel
● Made in the USA
HEX BIT WRENCH MULTI-TOOL
● 14 functions (spoke wrench; valve core wrench; flat head #3.5; Phillips #2; 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 8mm hex; and T10, T25, and T30 Torx)
● Magnets & O-rings keep all parts in place
● Ball detent swivel head helps access hard-to-reach places
● Handle doubles as breaker bar when ball detent swivel head is bent for extra torque
● Store in handlebar with a Wolf Tooth EnCase™ Storage Sleeve (sold separately)
● Magnet on bottom end of tool allows for storage on steel bike stands
COMPATIBILITY
● Fits all standard mountain handlebars and most drop bars (except being ergonomic dropbars that have hard angles in the drops)
TECH SPECS
● Weight: 50g
● Materials: 7075 aluminum, CrV steel
● Made in the USA
These multitools are just the beginning, others will be presented in the coming months.
The new EnCase System is available right now on our website and wherever Wolf Tooth is sold.
