Wolf Tooth has announced the new 8-Bit System, which builds on the previous
8-Bit Pack Pliers to create a more comprehensive multi-tool. Now a three-part system, the pieces all nest together using magnets and a clever design to keep the tool compact enough to fit in a tool roll or pocket.
The original Pack Pliers tool includes eight bits that fit into a swiveling hex driver, a spoke wrench, a valve core tool, a rasp, and a master link storage spot all integrated into the handle of the master link pliers and magnetically held in place.
The two new pieces are a rim dent remover / tire lever and a chainbreaker / utility knife / tire plug tool. There's also a storage spot inside the chainbreaker piece for tire plugs, a valve core, and a spare utility knife blade. As one of the biggest things that was missing from the Pack Pliers was a chainbreaker, the tool system now has all the most important multi-tool features, plus some.
The 8-Bit System is designed and machined at Wolf Tooth's Minnesota headquarters from 7075-T6 aluminum. The system can be purchased as the complete 8-Bit Kit One or as individual tools, and is available at
wolftoothcomponents.com and through Wolf Tooth dealers.
Pricing:8-Bit Pack Pliers: $69.95 USD
8-Bit Chainbreaker + Utility Knife Multi-Tool: $69.95 USD
8-Bit Tire Lever + Rim Dent Remover Multi-Tool: $19.95 USD
8-Bit Kit One: $139.95 USD
94 Comments
I can get all of those tools separately for under $50. I'll just stick with separate tools.
Squirrel!
I always think that the ergonomics of portable tools shouldn't be that much worse than what you're using at home. You often don't get to pick the conditions you're working in. It may be messy, dark, wet. You may be tired, shaking, hungry and with frozen hands. Are you really going compromise on ergonomics just so that you can ride with less baggage?
I’ll pass on this new tool thanks.
Seems like the kind of thing that you wouldn’t think about, until they didn’t work anymore.
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