My ultra minimalist multi tool

[RWL2222]

Originally Posted by unterhausen

Didn't have a quick link so we just fixed the chain the old fashioned way.

What was the old way? You drove the pin back in, roadside?

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by joosttx

In my hundred of thousands of miles riding a bicycle in my life I have only needed a chaintool once. With quick links why would anyone ever need one???

Yup..in 37 years of riding, I have never broken a chain..I've needed a 'tool' only twice. Phillips head for a loose cleat and a wee wrench for a Simplex FDer cage that came loose(Old Jenet bike, 'Valentino' type fder). So..I don't carry anything but a spare tire, pump and $5, cellie.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by David in Maine

Has anyone tried this KMC mini chain tool? 25g claimed weight.

Wild

Anyone use this or the CLEVER version?

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by joosttx

In my hundred of thousands of miles riding a bicycle in my life I have only needed a chaintool once. With quick links why would anyone ever need one???

After walking 5+ miles out on dirt roads with no cell coverage following snapping my RD off; a chain tool would have allowed me to single speed it out. I now carry a chain tool all the time.

[chicagorider]

Originally Posted by tepextate

I carry the Topeak 5NM with me, but not the full set. Really simple and easy to use.



Wish the Daysaver were cheaper. Have been thinking about getting the PB Swiss multitool, but this looks even better!

Do you know the size of the bits for nano torquebit? Thought I could just get the Torquebit and attach the various bits that I have...

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[Kyle h]

Originally Posted by Mikej

Looks like a CLEVER

https://cleverstandard.com/

Those look great. Hopefully they release a new model for 12spd compatibility.

[unterhausen]

Originally Posted by RWL2222

What was the old way? You drove the pin back in, roadside?

Yes. Drive the pin out until the link comes apart, remove the broken links and then drive the pin back in. This was 9 speed, which I suppose is more robust to this than 10+ speed chains. It was a bit embarrassing. Someone told me once that the only people that break chains have let the old one get too worn, and that makes sense to me.

We were on the clock so I stopped by my house and grabbed a spare chain just in case.

Multitools are heavy, but mostly it's not because of the chain tool. I also carry a real spoke wrench, which weighs just about nothing.

[weisan]

Not really looking for "minimalistic", nor do I want a overly heavy tool used for roadside repair. This is what I carry and has worked for me.

[thirdgenbird]

Originally Posted by Kyle h

Those look great. Hopefully they release a new model for 12spd compatibility.

https://cleverstandard.com/collectio...-barrel-magnet

[weisan]

Originally Posted by texbike

Same here. I picked up a couple of new Crank Bros M19s at a swap meet almost 15 years ago for like $5 each. I still haven't worn out the first one and the 2nd one sits in my toolbox still looking nice, shiny, and new.

They're not as light and cool as a couple of the options in this thread, but they do have a chain tool and really aren't THAT heavy or bulky. It's really a great design - especially for the price ($35 retail). I never head out on a MTB ride without it.

https://www.crankbrothers.com/collec...s/products/m19

Texbike

Thanks tex pal, I picked this up last week at yellow bike and wasn't sure what it was... now I do. 😁

[reuben]

Originally Posted by weisan

I picked this up last week at yellow bike and wasn't sure what it was

I know what it is - "missing a piece".

Probably still works, though.

I have a couple of similar CB multitools. Seem pretty good. I don't know how well the ones with a chain tool, work, though. They seem small and probably a pain to use, so I take a somewhat larger chain tool in my bag. And yes, I've used it.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by reuben

I know what it is - "missing a piece".

Probably still works, though.

I have a couple of similar CB multitools. Seem pretty good. I don't know how well the ones with a chain tool, work, though. They seem small and probably a pain to use, so I take a somewhat larger chain tool in my bag. And yes, I've used it.

Yup, missing the original portable chain tool, everything else still works. I have an extra Park chain tool so I just tie the two together using a rubber band and call it a day.

[BobbyJones]

This conversation has inspired me to mod one of my CB tools and remove the pieces I don’t need.

Not that I’ll miss the 10-15 grams or so.

FYI-The chain tool on these work fine. I wouldn’t want to have it in my hand for an 8 hour work shift, but for the occasional need....

[sparky33]

Originally Posted by joosttx

Many months ago I went down a Kickstarter rabbit hole thanks to the routewerks handle bar bag. I came across this multi tool called the Daysaver. It's claim was ultra small 9 tools 45 gram multitool that functioned like a standard Allen key. What got me was they were partnering with PB Swiss.

I received mine today and I am super impressed. The quality is outstanding. Everything fits tight, not wobbling, super compact, and again did I mention the quality. Only issue is that those tiny bits can get lost when using them on the trail.

Looks like they are Kickstarter’ing a companion piece with a chain break, tire lever, link holder, spoke tool, and valve tool…

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...lity-extension

[nickl]

Love the innovation these tools bring to cycling. Tom Ritchey accomplished something similar that is no longer available. I bought mine new several years ago for the princely sum of $8.00

https://www.google.com/search?q=ritc...DDpYXvffGe-7VM

Another beauty that has a similar low cost mission:

https://www.amazon.com/Park-Multi-To.../dp/B000OZ9WTQ