If you own an eBike then you’ll know that cleaning and lubing your chain is a tricky business, as the crank doesn’t spin backwards like a regular bike unless it’s flipped upside down. However, this can scratch components, or if you use an Allen key in your crank bolt it can get stuck in the bolt, or worse, damage your precious cranks. So Muc-Off knew they needed to come to the rescue with a rad new tool that quickly and easily allows you to clean and lube your eBike.
Muc-Off's new eBike precision machined drivetrain tool contains three different sized tool bits, which snap into place with a magnetised connection, all wrapped up in a durable CNC machined 6061 aluminium body. It fits straight onto your chain ring, so you can spin your crank backwards, and the protective silicone sleeve prevents any crank damage.
It comes supplied with a handy lanyard and carabiner clip, so you can keep the tool on hand for when your drivetrain needs some lovin’.
- Precision Machined, 6061 aluminium body with a screw cap
- Inner polypropylene tool bit holder contains: 5mm, 6mm Hex & T30 Torx bits
- Rubber O-ring reduces water ingress into tool bits
- Silicone sleeve protects bicycle crank when backpedalling
- Corrosion-resistant neodymium magnet snaps tool bits into place
- Handy size can be taken with you anywhere
- Allows drivetrain cleaning, maintenance and lubing to be completed easily
- Anodised finish in Muc-Off pink
HOW TO:
- Unscrew the top cap then remove the tool bit holder from inside the body.
- Select the appropriate tool bit for your crank (5mm, 6mm Hex, T30 Hex) then place the tool bit holder back inside and re-screw the top cap on.
- Place the selected tool bit into the end of the tool. You will feel it magnetically snap into place.
- Place the tool bit into place on your crank bolt, ensuring it is in straight and central.
- Slowly backpedal until the crank buts up against the silicone sleeve on the body of the tool.
- Rotate the crank backwards whilst holding the pedal to carry out your cleaning and lubricating regime.
- When removing the drivetrain tool from the chain bolt you may need to pedal forward slightly.
- Carefully remove tool and store tool bit back inside tool bit holder
NB: Periodically spray a protectant such as HCB-1, MO-94 or Bike Protect onto the end and magnet to ensure there is zero corrosion
PROJECT GREEN:
Project Green is Muc-Off's never-ending commitment to deliver a multitude of environmentally-focussed improvements across their business. Muc-Off love the planet they ride on, it’s their playground, and they’re driven to protect it for everyone.
The eBike Drivetrain Crank Tool is designed to last a life time of use. At the end of it’s life the various materials used for the tool can be split down and recycled (Aluminium, Silicone, Rubber and Steel). Packaging is all card which can also be recycled easily.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Precision Machined 6061 Aluminium Tool
- 1x T30 Torx Bit
- 1x 5mm Hex
- 1x 6mm Hex
- O-Ring to keep it water tight
- Lanyard with carabiner fit