Compact Multi-Tools

[charliedid]

seem to be having a moment.

https://bikerumor.com/2020/09/21/a-4...light-compact/

[untarded]

Pretty pricey and you lose a lot of functionality if you lose a single small piece.

[Dired]

Loving the multitool from cool planet! The rachet is super well made.

[joosttx]

Im loving this. This is the second thing I ever backed on kickstarter.

tubolite tube + dynaplug racer carbon + CO2 and specialize chuck could be the lightest tool setup ever.

[jtbadge]

Fiddling with and keeping track of all those little bits on the side of the road, out in the woods, in the rain, etc. sounds like a complete nightmare.

[m_sasso]

Fix my chain or true my broken spoke wheel, sorry fail!

[Clancy]

Am I right that this is $70?????

Please tell me I’m wrong.........

$70???

I was going to pledge but no $5#!* way.

I hope I’m wrong

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Fiddling with and keeping track of all those little bits on the side of the road, out in the woods, in the rain, etc. sounds like a complete nightmare.

agree. worse is that they are all proprietary sized and shapes, so you cant just source replacement bits if you lose one, and with the telescoping design, if you lose the wrong one, the tool is useless.

Originally Posted by m_sasso

Fix my chain or true my broken spoke wheel, sorry fail!

bingo. after my RD blew up last week, i'm definitely adding a lightweight chain tool to my road kit too. have carried one on the gravel bike for years, but after walking 5 miles, i'm definitely sold on keeping a chain tool in my pocket kit for all rides now.

[NHAero]

I bought the Wolftooth Encase after the last thread on this, and the Fix Wheelie Wrench Pro for the MTB. The Fix has double the functions, including the chain tool, and it's still just 92g. It's an incredibly clever tool and I should have bought two (I have a bag that goes in for MTBing and a much reduced set of bits for road riding.) The Wolftooth has loose bits, so it does have the worry of losing a bit you need in the leaf detritus. The Fix has a chain tool. They're both $50.

Originally Posted by jtbadge

Fiddling with and keeping track of all those little bits on the side of the road, out in the woods, in the rain, etc. sounds like a complete nightmare.

[MikeD]

Ritchey makes some minimalist, light, and reasonably priced multi tools for low price. I had a CPR-14 tool but found it was a bit difficult to use and some of the Allen wrenches didn't look very durable (but probably fine for emergency use). I've since replaced it with much heavier (but more functional) multi tools from Topeak and Pedro's. I had a tool with a T-handle and replaceable bits that could be stored in the handle. For some reason, I didn't like the replaceable bit thing and like the fold out tool types better. I guess I was concerned with fiddling with and finding the right bit and losing one at the side of the road.

The tool being discussed lacks a rivet tool and spoke wrench, and is way over priced for what it is.

[tuxbailey]

It may be minimalist but I rather like the coolplanet one I got. It removed the old cheap tool I had as well as tire levers. I just added the chain tool and good to go.

I had to use the torx bit in my last ride and it came in handy.

[gavingould]

have carried a crank bros m17(?) for years in the saddlebag, has come in handy a few times with the chain breaker and the torx bit.
i see they have a couple new ones with the tubeless patch poker and Beggin' Strip storage... their tubeless plugs in the product photos look like bacon.

[p nut]

Originally Posted by Clancy

Am I right that this is $70?????

Please tell me I’m wrong.........

$70???

I was going to pledge but no $5#!* way.

I hope I’m wrong

You are wrong.

It is $82 shipped to US.

I can live with my 3 Allen wrenches clanking around in the tool bag.

[Bostic]

I have this in my saddle bags for my road bikes. It's about as compact as there is. In the Tandem bag is a slightly larger version and a Park small chain tool.

https://bikesmart.com/products/microtool-9

[muz]

Originally Posted by Bostic

I have this in my saddle bags for my road bikes. It's about as compact as there is. In the Tandem bag is a slightly larger version and a Park small chain tool.

It says it has a 1mm Allen wrench, which I have never seen in real life. Also missing 2.5 and 2mm Allen.