• Best trail / multitool of all time?

Posted: **Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:36 pm**

lune ranger wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:29 pm
sean_iow wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:10 pm
htrider wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:02 pm Only hassles was tightening up the EBB on the jones. I had to take it apart and use the 4mm allen key separately with my leatherman pliers for leverage
When I used to ride my Genesis with a Bushnell EBB I carried a 4mm allen key as a multi tool just didn't have the reach or the leverage.
Herein lies the problem with multi tools. Sometimes you can’t even get the tool into the place you need it.
When I’ve done multi week/month trips where being able to fix the bike is critical compared to weight or compactness I always carried a carefully curated selection of real tools.

I usually make a point of trying a particular tool out on everything on the bike. Chainbreakers in particular as I once had a longish walk thanks to a multi took chainbreaker failing when I needed it.... On this occasion I forgot about the EBB.....

(I also now carry a 4mm allen key on the Jones).

On a related note:- https://bikepacking.com/gear/best-multi ... ing-video/

Posted: **Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:47 pm**

Topeak Hexus II user here
It’s been good over the years - despite trying to get lighter tools they always come with less functions
Hence i come back to this

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:23 am**

I'm a mini 20 fan too.

I prefer to use a ratchet style like the topeak ratchet rocket, especially if going on a trip where I will be reassembling the bike.

But the little toolkit that goes out with me every day has a mini 20

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:04 am**

I used to have one of those ParkTool I-Beam thing, can't remember he version. It was pretty good, but I was never a fan of how short some of the bits were and struggled to use them in a satisfactory manner. My current tool of choice, that goes everywhere with me, and was used to build my bike, is a Topeak RATCHET ROCKET™, other than the tyre levers, it's flipping brilliant.

I also have a NANO TORQBOX 5NM that I cart around too. If funds allow, I'd like to upgrade to a RATCHET ROCKET™ LITE NTX+ at some point, as I'd then only have the one thing to cart around.

Posted: **Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:04 pm**

Crank Brothers 19, quality kit.
They do a 20 now and I have just bought my wife one, the extra tool is a think for pushing in tyre worms and it has a little case clipped to the side for said worms, very snazzy.

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:49 am**

Hexus II goes with me on every ride. Chain breaker is functional and has saved me on trail more than once. Like it that it'll do my lockon grips with tiny hex or my Eggbeaters with a large hex requirement and a good mix in between.

Greetz

S.

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:28 pm**

My mate still has his cool tool, the chain tool, socket adjustable spanner & Allen key combo.
swear by it

https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.p ... =Cool+ToolRemember that reg?
I still have Topeak Power16.
a chain tool allen key & socket tool.and a T alen socket tool combo pair.

In the wrong hands guarenteed to scratch your paint & alloy

The lightest tool is a Pedro Chain tool & Allen key in a quick release lever. It clever unless you need the rear wheel locked place when you use the tool.

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:36 pm**

The Cool Tool was my wedding present to Cath

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:53 pm**

I still have Topeak Power16.

Yep, still got one. Probably over 25 years old now I think about it

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2020 5:16 pm**

whitestone wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:36 pm The Cool Tool was my wedding present to Cath

Is that what they’re calling it Up North these days

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:22 pm**

chris n wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:34 pm My favourite was the WTB chain pup. Not that practical but oh so cute.

Still got one of those in my pocket for commuting every day - with careful choice of bolts on the bike it does pretty much everything and is cute & purple

Posted: **Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:06 pm**

Interesting that wiki link ledburner. It makes reference to a sheath - mine came with a 'Cool Tool' branded neoprene pouch that's not mentioned there. Still lives in it and still got all the bits

Surprisingly useful the little adjustable spanner, especially for straightening bent bits of metal

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:14 am**

PaulE wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:22 pm
chris n wrote: ↑Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:34 pm My favourite was the WTB chain pup. Not that practical but oh so cute.
Still got one of those in my pocket for commuting every day - with careful choice of bolts on the bike it does pretty much everything and is cute & purple

I'm curious..
please post a piccie.....
Of the mini tool that is chainpupWTB

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:26 am**

With a penny for scale, in true bear bones stove style

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:28 am**

ledburner wrote: ↑Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:28 pm My mate still has his cool tool, the chain tool, socket adjustable spanner & Allen key combo.
swear by it
https://wiki.multitool.org/tiki-index.p ... =Cool+ToolRemember that reg?
I still have Topeak Power16.
a chain tool allen key & socket tool.and a T alen socket tool combo pair.
In the wrong hands guarenteed to scratch your paint & alloy
The lightest tool is a Pedro Chain tool & Allen key in a quick release lever. It clever unless you need the rear wheel locked place when you use the tool.

If I have left the Pedro tool be hind it will be and epic, cos I've lost my back wheel!

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:33 am**

PaulE wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:26 am

With a penny for scale, in true bear bones stove style

Thanks that was, a, quick upload. Beam me up styler

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:35 am**

ledburner wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:33 am
PaulE wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:26 am

With a penny for scale, in true bear bones stove style
Thanks that was, a, quick upload. Beam me up styler

Pedro just copied it & put a Skewer on then end!

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:05 pm**

Mixture of Topeak and Crankbrothers, clearly shows a lack
of imagination on my behalf

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:01 pm**

ledburner wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:35 am
ledburner wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:33 am
PaulE wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:26 am
Quite similar - my other bike has a Pedro's tulio QR tool on the back - but the Pedro's is a bit more complete (more tools, chain holding bits) but nothing like as minimal or lovely
With a penny for scale, in true bear bones stove style
Thanks that was, a, quick upload. Beam me up styler
Pedro just copied it & put a Skewer on then end!

Posted: **Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:20 pm**

I have come to the conclusion that very few multi-tools are really any good and most are simply compromises. That said I use a Crank brothers m10, I have a Park Tool CT5 as I just can't get on with chain tools on multitools. I also carry a pair of Park Tools TL-6.2 tyre levers as they are seriously strong and will get most tyres off. And to wrap it all off I also carry a pair of Knipex cobra XS water pump pliers, these are just brilliant, absolutely tiny and yet open up to 28mm.

https://www.knipex.com/en/cobra-xs/

Posted: **Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:35 am**

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Gummikuh wrote: ↑Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:20 pm I have come to the conclusion that very few multi-tools are really any good and most are simply compromises.... And to wrap it all off I also carry a pair of Knipex cobra XS water pump pliers, these are just brilliant, absolutely tiny and yet open up to 28mm.

https://www.knipex.com/en/cobra-xs/

Your lowering the tone with tool porn

That got a few excited, false hyperlink gag

Posted: **Mon Dec 21, 2020 8:59 pm**

The brooks one with a built in knife is up there for me, mainly because they chose to make the tools within out of something harder than the cheese most multi tools are made of.

The knife has freed a couple of properly tangled up sheep over the years too

https://www.bike-components.de/en/Brook ... ol-p39992/

Posted: **Fri Dec 25, 2020 3:23 am**

The Brooks is INTERESTING...

It'll. tighten your B17 aswell.... But....

The best multitool is the one your carrying.....

.... else its useless

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