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CrankBrothers’ Pixl tool provides all the essential Allen keys – from 2mm to 8mm – with no fiddly snap-on attachments. We like the 137g weight and compact 65mm length, which makes the tool perfect for stashing in your pocket if you’re out for a quick spin.
All the bits are indexed and flip into place when opened – it’s an innovative touch that helps minimise faffing. We like the inclusion of three screwdrivers along with the T10 and T25 Torx keys. We’ve deformed the T25 Torx key slightly already but it still works fine. It’s the price that’s the real hang-up here.
This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Pixl tool (11) |
| Brand | CrankBrothers |
| Features | • Weight: 137g • Length: 65mm • Frame: 6061-T6 aluminium • Tools: investment cast stainless steel • Chain tool: not included • Spoke wrench: not included • Hex wrenches: #2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 • Screwdrivers: 2-phillips, 1-flat head • Open wrench: none • Torx: t-10, t-25 |
Authors
Rob Weaver is BikeRadar's technical editor-in-chief. Rob manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus. Rob first graced the pages of MBUK back in 2001 when working as a freelance writer and went on to start testing bikes for the title in 2007. In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Rob’s expansive knowledge of bikes comes courtesy of his passion for racing. He cut his teeth racing cross-country mountain bikes in the early 90s before finding his feet in downhill. After many years competing on the UK national circuit (including a year attempting to race UCI DH World Cups), Rob realised his know-how and passion for bike setup, tech and writing clearly outweighed his racing ability. A degree in sports technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too.
