Can anyone recommend a good multi-tool with a chain splitter

rrsodl

I want to buy a good quality multi tool with a chain splitter, 8 speeds. this one seems to be a good one.... or this onebut probably too heavy


Rick

bobtravers

If you have access in UK to Topeak multi tools, they are great, cheap and slim (they easily fit in a jersey pocket or a saddle bag)
Check for Topeak Mini18 since it has a chain splitter

rrsodl

bobtravers wrote:

If you have access in UK to Topeak multi tools, they are great, cheap and slim (they easily fit in a jersey pocket or a saddle bag)
Check for Topeak Mini18 since it has a chain splitter

Thanks for the post.

I had looked at that one but I wasn't sure of its chain tool quality.

Rick

Pirahna

Why do you need a chain splitter?

dennisn

Crank Brothers makes a nice one.

Dennis Noward

Gussio

Pirahna wrote:

Why do you need a chain splitter?

Useful thing to have on a multitool. I've used mine before now and would have been stuck without it. I opted for the Topeak one.

el_presidente

I have both a Specialised and a Crank Bros tool (long story, i thought i had lost one so bought a replacement, then found the original). I have used the chain splitter on both "in anger", they are both fine to use.

alfablue

The quality of Topeak tools is very high, they are accurately made and are hard wearing. I have the Topeak Alien, and the chain tool has been used a couple of times "in the field". The tools included can cope with almost all road or trailside repairs.

rwsbike971

I have a Topeak Alien 2, it has pretty much every tool you should need including a chain tool and a wire hook for holding the chain together while you're fixing it. It's not cheap but it has a real quality feel to it, the allen keys are very good too.

Bianchi Boy

Pirahna wrote:

Why do you need a chain splitter?

A mate of mine was riding this weekend when his rear mech hanger sheared off. Chain splitter!!!!! I take one on every trip.

rrsodl

It sounds like the Topeak then.

I already have a multi-tool with a Allen keys and screwdrivers so I will probably go for the Mini 18+


Thanks for all the advice.


Rick