Flat Multi-Tool

[Dromen]

Tired of trying to keep multiple seat bags or only one and forgetting to mount on whatever bike is being ridden on a given day(different problem) so going to give this a try:

http://www.sfbags.com/collections/pouches/products/cycling-ride-pouch

Looks like it wont work to well with my folding multi-toold so looking for suggestions on a flat one. This one is shown in the ride pouch pics but wondered if you have suggestions on other flatties or any "stay away" thoughts on this Park:

http://www.parktool.com/product/multi-tool-mt-1

[marciero]

I have this one. it;s about 5mm thick. It does have a 2mm hex-basically useless. Would have been better to replace with 2.5. Also, leverage is limited as it is very small.

http://www.syncros.com/syncros/us/en/products/2283500010/Tool-Syncros-Micro-8/

[kgreene10]

Lezyne makes a nearly flat one.

[eddief]

when you get to the bakery and you want some money, you set it down, open the zipper, and carefully move your tools around to get out a five dollar bill. Perhaps not good enough to do away with a seat bag where stuff you almost never use is there for good keeping. And the stuff you always use is in your pocket.

[AngryScientist]

shimano "PRO" makes a very nice quality, flat multi-tool. the thing on the bottom in this pic...

http://nyvelocity.com/files/u18/_MG_6557.jpg

[marciero]

shimano "PRO" makes a very nice quality, flat multi-tool. the thing on the bottom in this pic...

http://nyvelocity.com/files/u18/_MG_6557.jpg

It looks like re-branded Synchros, or vice-versa, with the exception of that "Pro" panel, right down to the red screws

[brockd15]

I have a couple Crank Brothers tools kinda like this. They've treated me well enough, but don't count on that chain tool...not enough leverage.

How do I know? Glad you asked! I was stuck on the side of a country road for a few hours in the middle of the night during a 600k because of a broken chain. A pickup finally came around and had a wrench I was able to use. So now I carry a separate chain tool.

http://www.crankbrothers.com/images/pica.jpg

[jmoore]

There is no bottle opener on any of these, so FAIL

[p nut]

I have a couple Crank Brothers tools kinda like this. They've treated me well enough, but don't count on that chain tool...not enough leverage.

How do I know? Glad you asked! I was stuck on the side of a country road for a few hours in the middle of the night during a 600k because of a broken chain. A pickup finally came around and had a wrench I was able to use. So now I carry a separate chain tool.

They definitely have their limitations. I was out of town riding my cross bike last week and one of the levers came loose. Quickly realized that the 5mm wrench on my Park Tool wasn't long enough to reach the bolt to tighten it up.

On my road bike, I carry 4 allen wrenches, Park mini-brute, and 2 levers. I think it utilizes the space in the small saddlebag more efficiently, as you can stuff the wrenches and levers in the normally unused corners of the bag.

[joosttx]

http://www.leatherman.com/831682.html#start=11

The mako ti is probably the flattest tool out there. It is what I ride with along with a leatherman squirt.

[tiretrax]

I think you've got some great ideas presented. I like that PRO/Syncro tool and may replace my current crop of tools with it. If you're going to have your tube in there next to other items, be sure to cover it with something so that it doesn't get a small puncture from the other items. I leave them in their box in my saddle bag.

[AngryScientist]

It looks like re-branded Synchros, or vice-versa, with the exception of that "Pro" panel, right down to the red screws

i have both, and can attest that they are NOT copies. the PRO tool is a much nicer item. better construction and more solid feel.

[vqdriver]

i carry this flat one from performance. i wouldn't wrench with it in the garage but it serves its purpose for roadside. i've reached for it about a dozen times and it works well for its intended purpose. i'd like a boutique-ier one but i haven't found a reason to replace it yet.

the thing with these flat-ish multi tools is that while you use the one tool at a time, the rest of the body of the tool has to get out of the way so you can reach whatever bolt and be able to turn it a reasonable amount. the tools on that syncros one looks way shorty. maybe it folds smaller, but doesn't seem very useful.
the pro tool looks more reasonable, and the e3 one i linked below has about the same length to the tools.



http://www.performancebike.com/reviews/performance/power/pwr/product-reviews/Tools/Bike-Tools-Workstands/Take-Along-Tools-Multi-tools/E3/p/40__3745-E3-e-Tool-Micro-Multi-Tool.html

[jmoore]

Fix it Sticks is the answer

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[Saint Vitus]

i have both, and can attest that they are NOT copies. the PRO tool is a much nicer item. better construction and more solid feel.

Maybe so, but the soon to be released Campy flat multi tool will best this by an Italian kilometer!

[oddsaabs]

fix it sticks is the answer

+1

[Dired]

+1

Another one for fix it sticks

[dk2ck]

shimano "PRO" makes a very nice quality, flat multi-tool. the thing on the bottom in this pic...

http://nyvelocity.com/files/u18/_MG_6557.jpg

The PRO S-Slide 20 looks like a pretty nice multitool. I like that the chaintool is used with the 4mm hex key for more leverage.