Anyone know what this is for?

[Pistolpete]

This small tool came with my almtn 4, can anyone tell me what it's used for,it looks like it has a specific use.

 

[ajbalfe]

Looks like a very fancy (with bottle opener??) plug in lever for an axle.

 

[Pistolpete]

Looks like a very fancy (with bottle opener??) plug in lever for an axle.

Yeah,I was thinking it was some fancy tool to lock the drive chain or something, but iv been told its a combi tool and bottle opener lol!

 

[ajbalfe]

SWITCH LEVER - THRUAXLE.COM

THRUAXLE, SWITCH THRUAXLE, SWITCH SYSTEM, SWITCH LEVER

www.thruaxle.com

 

[Pistolpete]

SWITCH LEVER - THRUAXLE.COM

THRUAXLE, SWITCH THRUAXLE, SWITCH SYSTEM, SWITCH LEVER

www.thruaxle.com

Nice answer, but in layman's terms please as I'm a newbie, does it have a specific function?

 

[Beekeeper]

I think the early pedal assisted bikes had a clockwork system instead of batteries and you had to wind them up with a key.

 

[Nicho]

I think the early pedal assisted bikes had a clockwork system instead of batteries and you had to wind them up with a key.

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I wonder if they have thought of retro-fitting this system to Levos. They might last longer.

 

[Mikerb]

Nice answer, but in layman's terms please as I'm a newbie, does it have a specific function?

Since it was provided with your bike I assume it fits either the front wheel thru axle or rear wheel thru axle and is used just like an allen key to undo/remove one or both of those thru axles in order to remove the wheel. It can be left plugged into the thru axle without falling out. Yours also has a bottle opener for whatever reason!!

 

[urastus]

Yeah, I don't think it's a bottle opener . Could it be for holding the chain?

 

[ajbalfe]

Yeah, I don't think it's a bottle opener . Could it be for holding the chain?

It's a bottle opener. "There are two Switch Lever shapes, and both come with various options. The slotted versions are milled to reduce weight. If you prefer added functionality, you can choose from a bottle opener or valve core remover".

 

[Pistolpete]

Since it was provided with your bike I assume it fits either the front wheel thru axle or rear wheel thru axle and is used just like an allen key to undo/remove one or both of those thru axles in order to remove the wheel. It can be left plugged into the thru axle without falling out. Yours also has a bottle opener for whatever reason!!

I see,it must hook round something to stop it falling out.

 

[Pistolpete]

It's a bottle opener. "There are two Switch Lever shapes, and both come with various options. The slotted versions are milled to reduce weight. If you prefer added functionality, you can choose from a bottle opener or valve core remover".

Wow they don't half chuck the tools at you, one measly bottle opener and Allan key combined.at least with a Honda you get a tool kit!