Milkit Hassle'off Multitool for Minimalists

Finally, it's here, the lifesaver for tubeless riders and kids from the 90s. Last year, the information we received about the product launch of the compact multitool was sparse. But a few weeks ago, we received a sample of the Milkit Hassle’off, and what can I say - the wait was worth it.

Baywatch aside, I'm already a fan of the early 90s packaging look, even though the tool itself is anything but retro. Quite the opposite: The Hassle’off is modern, sophisticated, and as a fan of minimalist designs, the Milkit Ka’Gfrett tool hits the spot for me.

All information and details on the manufacturer's site: https://milkit.bike/hassleoff

The trend among bicycle manufacturers is clearly towards second and third hiding places for various rescue aids and tools. More and more bikes offer hiding places in the frame, under the Ahead cap, or in the handlebar ends. For those who do not have these options on their bike or prefer everything nicely compact in one place, the Hassle'off is a good choice.

• Simple frame mounting on the bottle holder
• All tools centralized in one place
• 2 universal interface rails
• Clip with Velcro strap for pump, granola bars or various spare parts
• Installation instead of or together with any bottle holder
• Chain breaker
• Valve core tool
• Spoke wrench
• Tubeless spike for piercing the tire including magnetic bit holder
• Tire levers
• Magnetic holder for chain lock
• Essential8 Multitool (Hex 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 8 and Torx 25)
• Sausage box
• Sausage cutter

In my Mondraker Foxy size M, there is relatively little space in the frame triangle; so until now, I have always used a Specialized Zee-Cage as a bottle holder. With the combination of Milkit Hassle'off and Fidlock bottle holder, not only does the tool box fit perfectly from now on, but bottle handling has also become significantly simplified. The solid clicking of the Fidlock-Twist water bottle is incomparable to the fumbling with classic bottles. The only downside is that you should never forget your water bottle when traveling.

If you are looking for a really compact and minimalist tool for on the go, which you can always have with you thanks to simple frame mounting, you will have a lot of fun with the Milkit Hassle'off. Not only are you well-equipped in case of a tubeless breakdown with salami, pliers, and tire lever, but also in terms of drivetrain with a chain riveter and chain lock, the most important tool and spare part on board - all readily available at a central location on the frame.

The only minor drawbacks are the tiny Allen keys, which have a certain potential to get lost. To prevent this from happening, you should always store the bits on the magnetic bit holder on the tubeless hook.

With the universal mount, there’s also a thoughtful and elegant way to click various other tools onto the tool box. Here, Milkit promises more tools that can be clipped on in the future. Besides the standard breakdown equipment, the Hassle'off also has smaller tricks like a valve core tool and a spoke wrench in stock.