Nowadays, most bikes have an 8mm bolt somewhere, and with all other sizes accounted for, it would be the final piece to a well-rounded tool. The only improvement we would like to see with the Stash Tool is adding an 8mm hex key. We lost our valve core remover shortly before receiving the Stash Tool, so it has received more use than any other tool in the kit and has functioned without a fuss. The spoke key tool was an excellent addition that performed as intended and fitted tightly on nipples with enough leverage to add tension. Granite Design realized this was an area for improvement, and the new Stash RT model does offer more leverage with its long ratcheting wrench. While more leverage would be appreciated for some situations, the Stash Tool resolved most trail-side fixes enough to get us back home where we could completely fix the problem with proper tools. The tool was helpful for tightening loose pivot bolts, checking derailleur adjustments, or moving our lever angle, but we could not loosen pedals or axles without feeling like we were going to snap our wrist in the process. The downside to the compact size was the lack of leverage. The size of the multi-tool was relatively small, and we couldn’t find a nook or cranny on any bike that the tool couldn’t reach. Compared to the SWAT tool, we spent way less time fumbling with the multi-tool trying to pry out the hex key we desired. Requiring just a simple outward rotation to select the desired tool, accessing each bit was straightforward. Once removed, we loved the multi-tools compact, organized design, and the crisp quality of the hex heads.
While we always want peace of mind that our on-bike tools are secure, the Stash Tool was more challenging to remove than the SWAT tool we used prior with its spring-loaded system. On a few occasions, we yanked so hard on the top cap that when it released, we tossed the tool down the trail. However, pulling out the multi-tool required some finger strength to decompress the o-ring. The tolerance of the multi-tool inside the tool carrier was exact, and the o-ring created a tight seal that eliminated any rattling, water contamination, or the chance of the tool ejecting mid-ride. Two small lips protrude on the side of the top cap to remove the tool.
Once installed, the multi-tool and top cap press into the carrier and are held in place with a rubber o-ring. Luckily for us, our Specialized Enduro came with a SWAT tool, and tossing in the Stash Tool took just a few minutes. Installation is incredibly fast, besides the time it takes to knock out your star nut. Using a 5mm hex key from the top and a 6mm from the bottom, the Stash Tool tightens down on the headset spaces, acting like a top cap. Three bolt lengths are included to accommodate steerer tubes from 150 to 240mm. A plug with a long threaded shaft is inserted from the bottom while a threaded bolt and tool carrier drop in from the top. Instead, the Stash Tool replaces the star nut and tightens from the top and bottom of the steerer tube, preloading the headset simultaneously. The Stash Multi-Tool Kit shares similarities with Specialized’s SWAT Conceal Carry tool and OneUp Components EDC threadless tool, requiring no steerer tube tapping to install.
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Does not require tapping the steerer tube to install.Limited compatibility with RockShox and FOX eMTB forks due to internal tapered steerer tube.Compatible with tapered and 1-⅛-inch straight steerer tubes (different model for each).Innovators of on-the-bike solutions, their Stash Tool Kit provides easy access to essential tools in a simple, effective, no-fluff design. A common location for on-the-bike tools has been inside the steerer tube, popularized by a few brands. (Don’t get us started on hip packs, though). Nostalgia aside, the shift to stuffing every orifice of our bikes with trailside necessities has been a welcomed advancement that has left more riders prepared and prevented a lot of sweaty backs.
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Remember the good old days when lugging around a stuffed-to-the-brim pack was commonplace on rides? From big pedals to bike park laps, a ride wasn’t complete if it didn’t include digging through multitools, tubes, derailleur hangers, and old beer cans to find the last patch kit at the bottom of a crusty bag.
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