Multitool for the road

[p nut]

I used to carry 16-1 multi tools until this year. I looked back in the last decade, I used it maybe once? For tire levers.

Bought a 6-1 tool from Fabric. Just to ease my mind when on the ride.

https://fabric.cc/products/tools/6-in-1-multi-tool/

I make sure to check the bike regularly. Bolts, chain, brakes, etc.

M8 is used for pedals, FYI. And some cranks.

[charliedid]

My fav is just a more basic Park in the plastic handle with a T25. I like the size much better than all the micro tools. Much more useful size IMO and way less fiddly because of it.

[reuben]

Originally Posted by charliedid

My fav is just a more basic Park in the plastic handle with a T25. I like the size much better than all the micro tools. Much more useful size IMO and way less fiddly because of it.

Yeah, the Park MT(C)-20/25/30 are appealing as well. I might prefer the I Beam series for added length/torque, but they don't have a Phillips screwdriver, just a flat one. From the description and pictures it seems as though the "flat" screwdriver is just a plain flat, not a combo flat/phillips.

[thirdgenbird]

I love this thing:
https://www.mineralbikes.com/shop/mini-bar-multi-tool

Non folding with three different places to put the bits. It feels like a shop tool in use, not a compromised travel experience. This and a small dedicated chain tool (if needed) would be my choice.

[OldCrank]

I'm a sucker for cool-but-spendy gimmicks...
it even comes with bacon!

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...em-bar-kit-one

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by reuben

Yeah, the Park MT(C)-20/25/30 are appealing as well. I might prefer the I Beam series for added length/torque, but they don't have a Phillips screwdriver, just a flat one. From the description and pictures it seems as though the "flat" screwdriver is just a plain flat, not a combo flat/phillips.

You'll figure it out

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I love this thing:
https://www.mineralbikes.com/shop/mini-bar-multi-tool

Non folding with three different places to put the bits. It feels like a shop today in use, not a compromised travel experience. This and a small dedicated chain tool (if needed) would be my choice.

That is def. cool. I may need to buy a blem version.

[slowpoke]

Originally Posted by reuben

Yeah, the Park MT(C)-20/25/30 are appealing as well. I might prefer the I Beam series for added length/torque, but they don't have a Phillips screwdriver, just a flat one. From the description and pictures it seems as though the "flat" screwdriver is just a plain flat, not a combo flat/phillips.

And to complicate things, you most likely want a JIS head if adjusting your RD. If there are any employees at tool companies reading this: please make a multitool with a JIS screwdriver.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by OldCrank

I'm a sucker for cool-but-spendy gimmicks...
it even comes with bacon!

https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...em-bar-kit-one

No kidding. What a design feat that is. So cool.

[Asudef]

I recently did the same search for a light multitool and used this to decide.
https://cyclingtips.com/2018/10/the-...out-16-tested/

My vote is also for the mineral designs for its light weight and simple sturdy design but I went with the Spurcycle one instead for the pocket and the cool sliding titanium handle.

I've also had a Lezyne SV10 for over a decade and its served me well and yes, I have used the chain tool in a pinch and works and got me home.

[okayku]

I love my Crankbrothers F10. It's tiny, weighs less than 100 grams and has everything you need in 99% of the situations where you're just riding out your door on a weekday or weekend ride

https://www.crankbrothers.com/products/f10

[doomridesout]

Originally Posted by thirdgenbird

I love this thing:
https://www.mineralbikes.com/shop/mini-bar-multi-tool

Non folding with three different places to put the bits. It feels like a shop today in use, not a compromised travel experience. This and a small dedicated chain tool (if needed) would be my choice.

I came here to say this. I bought three of these for each seat bag, they're so much nicer to use than multitools.

[Tandem Rider]

For road I use one of these, https://www.parktool.com/product/mul...ry=Multi-Tools and a small chain tool, pump, and a tirelever. I don't have any torx stuff on my road bikes so that helps. Tubes, glueless patches, chunk of tyvek and a quick link, all so I don't need to call for an extraction.

[Gummee]

I have a princess and the pea pair of legs so I'm fiddling with my saddle height a bit. While I have multi-tools in my on-bike kits, I usually end up with a full-sized Park folding wrench in my pocket and use that first

Most of my on-bike kits have loose wrenches rubber banded together instead of a multi-tool. Yeah, they take up more length than a mulit-tool, but they're easier to use

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[tuxbailey]

I was going to buy the mini bar but it is out of stock until september and only the "blemished" ones are available.

So I am thinking about the Hexus 6 from Topeak so I don't have to carry a chain tool. Does anyone have experience with the tire levers? Can I leave my Pedros behind when carrying this?