MULTI-TOOL Rcommendations???

AORboyo

Hi Folks,

On the lookout to purchase new Multi-Tool for whilst out & about mishaps, any tips / recommendations please???

All input appreciated.

kajjal

I would think about what you likely to need for your normal riding and check your bike. For most people the right screw driver and Allen key is more than enough, with maybe a chain breaking tool. Beyond that unless you carry loads of spare parts with you multi tools can be more difficult to use than the actual separate tools.

Dippydog3

I use these. They are really good.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-hexus-ii ... ulti-tool/

But I so want one of these.
https://www.bike-components.de/en/Crank ... 15-p41340/

mrdsgs

you can't beat the hexus II, well under £20 and it includes tyre levers and chain tool.

ugo.santalucia

Do you need a multitool? I use a limited set of allen keys and a small Lezine chain breaker, each of them is individually more functional than a swiss knife type of multitool and I have pretty much everything I might need. The space they take is not much different and so is the weight.
I had a multitool in the past, but often the bit you need comes at an awkward angle and becomes impractical... ended up in the bin

dj58

^^ This was the conclusion that I also came to, more flexible to just carry the 2 or 3 good quality ball ended allen keys that fit all your bikes fasteners, a small flat bladed screw driver to carry out derailleur adjustments, small chain breaker and quick links, tyre levers/repair kit, spoke key, cable ties. Can all fit into a small seatpack.

gozzy

Aye, I saw someone chuck his (cheap) multi tool this week after breaking one of the hex keys, if you've got individual tools then you've still got the other end of a hex key if you bust one.
Someone gave me a Topeak multi tool a few years ago, the chain tool broke first time it used it. Never again, stuck to individual tools ever since.

crikey

Buy a good quality multitool and use it well and you should have no problems.

silverpigeon

A good multi tool is the way to go. I needed allen keys and a screwdriver today to rescue my front mech and my crank bros tool had the job done in under 5 mins. I do always carry a separate(small) chain breaker though. This one gets good reviews

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/uc/en/park-tool-folding-allen-key-screwdriver-set-aws9/rp-prod3885

Plus this chain tool

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/uc/en/park-tool-brute-chain-tool-ct-5/rp-prod7843

northpole

Word of caution for Campy users - I find it a bit of a b*gger that allen keys are needed for some bits on the bike whilst the Campy bits need the other head type - there's only so much one can carry! Chain breakers seem to be specific for 11 speed too, albeit I've taken the marketing blurb word for that and not sure if an 11 speed breaker works with a 10 speed chain (I am handless for such matters!).

Peter

nferrar

I've yet to find the perfect multi-tool, I usually just carry one with allen key & screw driver heads and also take a separate chain splitter + 4mm normal allen key. The reason for the 4mm one is on my seatpost design I can't get to the saddle clamp bolt with a chunky multi-tool allen key, I've also seen someone not be able to adjust their front-mech limit screw with their multi tool as it was fouling the seat tube (mine was slim enough to just about work). So although I do think multi-tools have a place I would double-check the one you have works on the bolts/screws you may need to adjust on a ride.

Man Of Lard

This one (actually one very like it - but not it - mine's an older model) - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-ratchet- ... ulti-tool/ - got it all and if there's an attachment you need that isn't there (and one that is that you don't need) you can swap the bit... bit gets chewed, stick in a new bit...

cougie

Another vote for seperates. Multi tools are really cool looking - but inevitably a pain to use in practice. something always gets in the way. Who is that pushed for space in a toolbag anyway ?

holiver

I carry a Park Tool IB-2 with me when out. It has everything I need on it.

http://www.parktool.com/product/i-beam- ... r-set-IB-2

TheHound

Why would you want separate bits floating around rattling? I've got a crank brothers 19 piece multitool which had bailed me out a few times.

I also use it for general home tinkering rather than separates. I've not found any tasks where I couldn't get it to fit.

trailflow

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