Which multi tool ?

Scoobie

Being a bit new to the sport can anyone suggest a light do it all multi tool for a weekend riding in Wales plus what spares to take.

Cheers

paulfitz

Anything by topeak

Ive got the Hexus... Sweet as.

Telemaster18

Yep, topeak make, quality, not too expensive multi tools.

rhysduk

Have a browse:
http://www.topeak.com/products/Tools

Rhys

Scoobie

Thanks for the link Rhys great help.

rhysduk

Scoobie wrote:

Thanks for the link Rhys great help.

No problem

JxL

TESCO multi tool - £2.50

Does the job

FunkMaster007

Helpful post for me too .... just getting into MTB

Ellio

I just bought one of these and it seems o do the basic jobs I need it for http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0307130058

Daz555

Topeak Alien 2 for me.

Northwind

Topeak Alien 2, you can almost build a bike from scratch with it. It's kind of overkill for most rides of course but I'd sooner have too many widgets on my multitool than one too few.

Dirtydog11

Crank Brothers multi 19 ??

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7455

neonplanet40

Dirtydog11 wrote:

Crank Brothers multi 19 ??

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7455

Ive got that. I think its grand

Grimy

I'd recomend something like the topeak mini 18, it has everything you need and nothing you dont, and its small and light. The Alien 2 looks great but after a good look at my bike and my two mates machines, I couldnt find a single hex bolt or nut, so why carry all them spanners and i'm fairly sure i dont need a bottle opener to fix my ride. Save yourself a tenner and get the hexus, rx or mini 18.

cougie

I'm gonna be controversial here and say that a lot of multitools are a bit pants.

When out - I'll use allen keys occasionally and maybe screwdrivers.

I can get a selection of those and a dinky screwdriver for less and takes up only marginally more space in toolpack - and you can use them all far easier.

BorisSpencer

Topeak Hexus, and with two 4mm alan keys it's perfect for changing the wheels on inline skates.

King Donut

cougie wrote:

I'm gonna be controversial here and say that a lot of multitools are a bit pants.

When out - I'll use allen keys occasionally and maybe screwdrivers.

+1
Each to their own obviously, but that's spot on for me too. It's amazing how many functions a small flat screwdriver has. It's also cheaper to replace.

A chain tool can be a life saver.

TheRevOlutionary

Surely the powerlink has meant even they are less needed these days though?

Northwind

If you break a link, you'ev got to get rid of the broken parts before you can fit a powerlink- unless a plate comes right off you tend to get left with bits in the chain.

ESHER SHORE

I only take a Park AWS-10 multi tool when riding

and carry a spare derailleur hanger

for longer rides I might take a pump and spare tube in case my tubeless tires randomly fail...