Crinkling Bicycle Wrenches

The 'Crankl' Torque Wrench Crinkles When the Torque is Optimal

The Crankl is a torque wrench that is designed to be used in order to secure your bike's tightening components appropriately.

Developed by British inventor Tom Lawrie-Fussey, the Crankl is superior to other torque wrenches available on the market because it is designed to be capable of performing hundreds of procedures without suffering lasting damage. It also has a different indication system to convey to users when the appropriate amount of torque is reached -- rather than simply tightening in place, the Crankl's body crinkles, at which point you know it's time to stop turning the wrench.

Expected to be sold for only around $1.30, the torque wrench could be a useful tool for cyclists who prefer to avoid going into the cycle mechanic's shop for every little problem.

Durable Torque Wrenches
The market could benefit from new and improved torque wrenches that can perform multiple procedures without sustaining lasting damage.
Innovative Indication Systems
New torque wrenches with unique indication systems, like Crankl's crinkling body, could be disruptive to the market and attract customers.
Affordable Bike Maintenance Tools
The demand for cheaper bike maintenance tools, like the $1.30 Crankl torque wrench, could lead to more innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Where This Applies

Bike Accessories and Components
Companies in the bike industry could explore the production of more durable torque wrenches with innovative indication systems to meet customers' needs.
Hardware and Tools
The development of new torque wrenches with advanced features could create disruptive innovation opportunities in the hardware and tool industry.
Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry could benefit from producing affordable bike maintenance tools by using innovative design and production methods.
SCORE
6.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 90%
Activity 96%
Freshness 8%

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