Silca debuts multi-tool and torque wrench combo

T-Ratchet ratcheting multi-tool plus Ti-Torque mini torque wrench

Silca's T-Ratchet ratcheting multi-tool the Ti-Torque mini torque wrench

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Josh Patterson

Published: July 22, 2016 at 4:30 pm
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Tool fetishists rejoice, Silca has released details of two mini tools designed for on-the-go adjustments.

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The T-Ratchet is a lightweight and compact multi-tool that converts between T-handle tool, ratcheting tool, and flag-handled screwdriver. It uses a 72-tooth ratchet mechanism, which is twice as many points of engagement as many other ratcheting tools.

The T-Ratchet can be used as a T-handled multi-tool: - Courtesy

The T-Ratchet uses magnets to hold bits in place. It comes with 10 hardened steel bits (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, and 6mm hex bits, as well as T10, T20, T25 and #2 Phillips bits). The T-Ratchet is compatible with any 1/4in bits, so owners can customize it as the wish.

Ti-Torque is a extender for the T-Ratchet that uses a titanium torsion beam to measure torque readings from 0-8Nm.

Ti-Torque mini torque wrench displays readings on the side of its body: - Courtesy

"We started this project with great excitement, but the response from our test athletes and mechanics in the field has been truly overwhelming. We've literally had product testers refuse to send them back for evaluation as they felt the tools were too critical to their daily lives,” said Silca’s president, Josh Poertner. “Stories of fixing bicycles at the Dauphine and Giro, on the Tour Divide route, adjusting ski bindings in a helicopter on the way up a mountain and so many more. We are thrilled that we can finally bring accurate torque and along with superior ergonomics and function to this category."

The case is a hand-sewn trifold design made from canvas and ripstop nylon. The case conveniently holds a T-Ratchet, 10 bits, and a Ti-Torque torsion tool with magnetic closures: - Courtesy

Silca is launching this pair of tools on Kickstarter. Through the Kickstarter campaign, the T-Ratchet retails for $40. The T-Ratchet plus the Ti-Torque add-on will set buyers back $80. (UK and Australian pricing TBA.)

The complete T-Ratchet and Ti-Torque tool set retails for $80 through Kickstarter. (UK and Aussie pricing TBC.): - Courtesy

The company plans to bring the T-Ratchet and Ti-Torque to market in December.

Josh Patterson

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Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.
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