Multitool recomendation

Dav3m
Dav3m Posts: 84
edited June 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hi - can someone recomend a decent multittool which will be the only tool I need to carry? My chain broke when I was last riding, and luckily someone else stopped and fixed it for me - so this made me realise how important a decent multitool is :-)

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  • papasmurf.
    papasmurf. Posts: 2,382
    park tools ibeam is the best multitool i've used, then just get a seperate chain tool aswell, as they are better anyway. I got a CB multi tool with loads of functions and a nice little case, to replace the park, but its rubbish to use.
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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Lezyne CRV 19. SRAM's Powerlink also comes in useful.
  • BorisSpencer
    BorisSpencer Posts: 786
    Topeak Hexus.
    Northwind wrote: It's like I covered it in superglue and rode it through ebay.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Lezyne tools are very nice, the hex keys are a bit on the short side though. I have one for my road bike as it fits in a dinky seat pack. For longer rides I take a Topeak Alien II, not much you can't fix with that, but some tools may be redundant (spanners) unless you are riding a tourer. Topeak tools seem to be top quality, so really any of theirs that have the tools you need should be a good choice.

    Powerlinks or KMC quick links are a good idea, as above, I always carry them, though you still need a chain tool to remove broken links.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Topeak Hexus, not saying that it's the best but it's certainly as good as you need. Very compact but still easy to use, good range of tools (not too many, not too few), and an excellent chain tool seals the deal. It does have integrated tyre levers but I don't trust them much, they feel flimsy, so I never use them. But they're cleverly designed to double as grips anyway so that's no loss, I just forget they're there.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Pedros tool is fine - nothing fancy but durable.
    'Happiness serves hardly any other purpose than to make unhappiness possible' Marcel Proust.
  • Daz555
    Daz555 Posts: 3,976
    I have the Topeak Alien II and rate it highly. I also carry a small 'leatherman' style multitool as well for the pliers and a couple of other things.
    You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
    If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
    If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Daz555 wrote:
    I have the Topeak Alien II and rate it highly. I also carry a small 'leatherman' style multitool as well for the pliers and a couple of other things.
    This is what I carry when touring - the pliers have come in handy to tighten those cable tie type repairs, and numerous other fixes with both bike and camping gear. The scissors on them get a lot of use too.
  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 3,983
    Another vote for the Topeak Alien II, good chain tool as well. I also have the stand alone chain tool, very easy to use.
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Topeak Alien II

    I've used it as a workshop tool before, it's very good as a multi tool. The chain splitter is one of the best on any multi tool.

    Very highly recommended
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  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Just got the Lezyne Stainless 19 for my birthday today - it's BRILLIANT!
    Well made too.
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Surf-Matt wrote:
    Just got the Lezyne Stainless 19 for my birthday today - it's BRILLIANT!
    Well made too.
    hApPy BiRtHdAy have a good one 8)
  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    I've got a topeak ratchet rocket. Mostly for the gadget appeal.

    No complaints about it though.
  • chorscroft
    chorscroft Posts: 254
    One vote for the crankbrothers multi mini tool here!
  • kopite1979
    kopite1979 Posts: 443
    theres a hell of a lot of good ones out there tbh
    i use this http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_ ... cts_id=890
    It`s changed a bit since...
    2010 Zesty 314

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