bike tools.

kpr1969
kpr1969 Posts: 112
edited February 2008 in MTB buying advice
anybody recommend a good multi-tool to carry for all round swiss army style usability. Know that Topeak used to make really good ones but I'm sure they must have some decent challengers now.

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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Topeak Alien II is a very good bit of kit, the chainsplitter is very good quality (as is the rest of the tool!)
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  • dunker
    dunker Posts: 1,503
    seconded, lovely little handheld toolbox.
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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    New Lezyne tools meant to be good too.Also look at Crank Bros.
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  • dav1
    dav1 Posts: 1,298
    topeak make some decent value kit, My multitool and minipump are made by them.
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    Giant Yukon singlespeed conversion (winter MTB/Ice/snow)

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  • artillerydave
    artillerydave Posts: 715
    the crankbros 17 is a good all round tool.
  • dirtbiker100
    dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    i think they've got some reviews on bikeradar of multitools. maybe.
  • cunning-stunt
    cunning-stunt Posts: 614
    Can't fault my Topeak Alien DX at all.
    It has everything I need,and I haven't broken any of the tools on it yet..
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  • S_J_P
    S_J_P Posts: 908
    I have an Alien II but whilst it's a great tool, the weight and lack of pliers does detract from it's rating for me.

    A more basic tool, coupled with a pair of pliers would be my choice.
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  • dirtbiker100
    dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    S_J_P wrote:
    I have an Alien II but whilst it's a great tool, the weight and lack of pliers does detract from it's rating for me.
    A more basic tool, coupled with a pair of pliers would be my choice.
    ditto pretty much. pliers would be nice but i'm pretty happy with mine.

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