Crankbrothers recently dropped the Plug-Mate, and it takes the best of all the tubeless tire plug solutions and combines them into one simple insert. They have now taken that tech and stuck it inside a hand pump – but not as an afterthought. The Crankbrothers Klic pumps are excellent, and now they come with the option to house a Plug-Mate tool, making it that much easier to save your ride.
The Klic HV pumps come with or without a gauge, which is pretty great and, overall, quite accurate. It’s been a faithful companion on most of my rides, and the newly added Plug-Mate tool has made this great hand pump even more versatile. I love innovation like this, and reducing the amount of small things that I need to carry in a pack or on the bike is always welcome.
Deven McCoy
Crankbrothers
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While there are plenty of tubeless plug offerings out there, Crankbrothers has taken a fresh approach to plug design, with reusable tips and a familiar strip-style plugging material. The tips are plastic, so they won’t damage the rim, even if you’re running carbon hoops. One thing I really appreciate about the Plug-Mate system is that it works with almost all tire plug forks, so there’s no need for a proprietary tool for installation.
Combining the plug tool with a reliable pump is really cool, and I’m all for paring down the ride kit to make things simpler overall. The Klic Pumps with Plug Mate are both simple in operation and effective in function – what’s not to love here?
Klic HV & Plug Tool
Weight: 129g
MSRP: $49.99 / 54.99€
Crankbrothers
Klic HV Gauge & Plug Tool
Weight: 156g
MSRP: $59.99 / 64.99€
Crankbrothers
Details
- Magnetic head for quick connect
- Twisting collar protects the connection from dirt and debris
- Flexible hidden hose inside
- High volume
- Presta / Schrader interchangeable valve
- 110 psi / 7.6 bar rating
- Handle includes: Quick access plug tool, Presta valve core tool, 4 tire plugs (2 thin, 2 thick), 3 reusable Plug Mate anchors (2 small, 1 large)
- Easily plug tires using the pump as a handle
- Can store plugs pre-installed for fast repairs
- 5 year warranty