I previously used a basic waxing machine prior to this and it worked ok but this is a game changer. So much easier and the hitting the correct temperature is a lot faster. All in all a great product.
This nifty little device does indeed replace most CO2 cartridges in your bag, it is NOT cheap, it is sized better than the cartridges it replaces though. I do have a friend with it that used it prior to my purchase and sang it's praises. I run tubeless and last puncture pulled it out. It (or maybe me) failed miserably. I am suspicious that the puncture, which was deep and when I later removed my tire found a sizable glass shard inside of the tire, was too great to pump the tire back to snuff given the volume and ended up using a CO2 cartridge. Alternatively, maybe I was not able to press the nozzle head onto the valve sufficiently. Moving forward I will probably use the included screw-on adapter intended for use with tpu tubes to be certain it's not a me issue.
I bought a new chain, and I dislike the hassle of paint thinner method of removing the factory grease. So I thought that I would try this new product.
I used it as directed, and I guess it worked. But, I don't know how I would ever know if it actually did anything since the grease removal and the waxing is all one step. I ended up with a waxed chain, but I would have ended up with a waxed chain if the "StripChip" was just a placebo.
I guess it works if you really believe.
Holds everything you need for road riding. Secure once installed but I feel like I have to tighten it down occasionally, maybe because it's still new or maybe because it loosens on its own. Not easy to move from bike to bike. Not super easy to get things out once installed. It does seem highly durable and well made.
It's sleek enough for my roadie sensibilities.
For what it's worth, in +30 years of being a 'roadie', I'm not sure I've ever found a saddle bag that I would call great. But I can't bring myself to call this one great either and it's quite pricy.
