The [**Bontrager BITS**](https://nsmb.com/articles/bontragers-steerer-tube-mounted-bits/) is basically a Headlock with a tool at the top (and includes a chain breaker). I'd even argue that the multi-tool itself on the BITS is a bit better in use than the EDC. It works great. It is a lot more money though and a bit more complicated to install.
I quite like the simple execution of the EDC Lite. Hammering the, included, longer bolt using the stem cap as the guide was a truly simple bit of genius. I haven't had many issues with star nuts over the year mind.
That said, there's nothing stopping a rider from using a long bolt in the EDC Lite carrier along with a Headlock-style plate at the bottom of the steerer tube - that's all that BITS is doing. A Trek dealer can probably even get the BITS base plate to use.
Dec. 15, 2020, 11:55 p.m. - Andrew Major
The [**Bontrager BITS**](https://nsmb.com/articles/bontragers-steerer-tube-mounted-bits/) is basically a Headlock with a tool at the top (and includes a chain breaker). I'd even argue that the multi-tool itself on the BITS is a bit better in use than the EDC. It works great. It is a lot more money though and a bit more complicated to install. I quite like the simple execution of the EDC Lite. Hammering the, included, longer bolt using the stem cap as the guide was a truly simple bit of genius. I haven't had many issues with star nuts over the year mind. That said, there's nothing stopping a rider from using a long bolt in the EDC Lite carrier along with a Headlock-style plate at the bottom of the steerer tube - that's all that BITS is doing. A Trek dealer can probably even get the BITS base plate to use.