Alternative uses for cycling tools

graeme_s-2

I've just used the chain tool on my Crank Brother's multitool as a nut cracker. Bit fiddly, there's a bit of a knack to it, but it did the job. Ironically I've never actually used it to split a chain.

Anyone else got any unusual or imaginative alternative uses for their cycling tools?

Angus444

I used a puncture repair patch to fix my 2-yr-old daughters beach ball on Saturday, after she had bitten a hole in it :shock:

GraemeT

A lot of people seem to advocate using a D-lock as a weapon :shock:

White Line

Allen keys! I use them to build stuff from Ikea.

taz3611

How about cable cutters on dogs claws when they get too long?

chriskempton

Campag corkscrew to open bottles of wine?

greasedscotsman

GraemeT wrote:

A lot of people seem to advocate using a D-lock as a weapon :shock:

Saw someone using a D-lock as a set of aero bars...

finchy

What about a sharpened chain splitter to pierce body parts?

dennisn

chriskempton wrote:

Campag corkscrew to open bottles of wine?

Wait a minute. How is THAT an alternative use?

nwallace

Surprised no Weegie has piped in with "Chib"

I use a crank bolt driver to part brake pads on my MTB but that's still a bike use.

bobpzero

not really a bike tool
white lightening dry lube with matches makes for a good fire lighter. just remember to chuck the match in, dont place it in.