Best multi-tool

brearley

As you may be aware by now I'm getting ready for winter.
As a result the next on my list of purchases is a multi-tool.
I'll be wanting all the usual things such as a wide range of allen keys, screwdrivers, chain tool.
Must be compact as it'll be going into one of these, http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/2798/products ... tAodATwAOg
along with a tube, repair kit pump and co2 cartridges.

Let me know what you guys are using and what is best.

richard_farrant

If only you could still get these, I loved mine, bit rusty now, and quite possibly the best name ever

Grill

I use the Lezyne SV10, which has been fantastic. They also have many other multi-tools that offer even more attachments.

sungod

main thing is to first check what size hex keys and crosshead/flathead you need to be able to tweak, it's annoying when you discover the one bolt that has got loose is a size not on the tool or cannot be reached due to the tool shape

if there were a decent pick n mix multitool it'd be handy

cougie

I swear by the standard allen key tool and a flat/cross screwdriver - as sungod says - its a pain when you find something that the multi tool cant reach. Standard allen keys are so much easier to use than a clumpy multitool. And cheaper.

As to trying to use the chain tool on any of them....

mfin

If you make sure the multitool is small, you can get all the stuff mentioned in the OP into a 500ml version of the bottle with tyre levers, plus it packs in real well, so no rattling at all. I don't mind it all being packed in, as I hardly ever need to open it, don't think I've had a puncture in the last 3000 miles.

me-109

I just take 4, 5 and 6mm ball-end allen keys, a separate chain tool, tyre levers and a spoke key. Job done. Probably lighter and cheaper than a multi-tool. Nothing has nuts only and the only place with screws are f/r mech limit screws, which aren't likely to alter mid-ride.

For the winter bike I also have a 6-8mm adaptor for the allen keys just to fit the crank bolt and may take a 3mm key for the light's clamp.

dav1d1

I have this very good, thought I don't know how to use the chain tool yet

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 6000000000

junglist_matty

I swear by my multi tool....

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tope ... p-prod4695

Has saved me and many others on many occasions, has a tool for just about every roadside mechanical, downside is it's a little heavy, but I don't care, I want a tool that helps me continue riding.

Why did I choose it? About a year ago I had a lightweight multi tool (that didn't have a chain tool), my chain snapped in the middle of nowhere (off road on my MTB) and I had to walk for 2 hours with my bike to get back to the car, I got home and ordered the alien 2 tool immediately,

mroli

Got one of these recently and really like it: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-ratchet-rocket-11-function-multi-tool/
had a lezyne rap and left it in the saddle bag of my fixed gear for months. Open up my bag to find it had unscrewed itself and left itself in bits in the bag....

KonkyWonky

Got one of these for a little over a tenner.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maxgear-Bike-Go ... xgear+tool

Was surprised at the quality of it TBH.

blackpoolkev

I'm on my third multi-tool in 4 years,the supporting cross struts don't seem to be able to cope with much force.

I've recently acquired this sturdy little number http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Birzman-Pocket-Ride-Feexman-Aluminium-Mini-Tool_50890.htm. It seems to be so much better made than my previous multi-tools and so far has served me well - nice price reduction too!
If that doesn't fit,this one is smaller and looks lovely-http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Birzman-Feexman-Neat-Mini-Tool-5-Functions-Multi-Tool_50909.htm

Monty Dog

Another vote for Lezyne SV10 - need anything more and you need to spend more doing maintenance