Multi tool?

[Clinton1]

Which multi tool do you recommend for MTBing? And any suggestions of the cheapest place to buy it (preferably a "real" shop in the Durban area)? I have found a few online but with R100 delivery fee for a R200 item it makes little sense.

 

I've had chain issues before so I'd prefer one with a chain tool.

[Kranswurm]

Topeak.Sort out your chain issues.Stop cross chaining

[BMXER]

I carry a topeak unit on all my mtb rides, all you need and its strong. The one I use is -

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobile/MobileModels.aspx?ModelID=11318

[Big H*]

I carry a topeak unit on all my mtb rides, all you need and its strong. The one I use is -

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobile/MobileModels.aspx?ModelID=11318

 

Agree it is a good tool, it has a bottle opener!

[Smolly]

 

 

Agree it is a good tool, it has a bottle opener!

+1. I always worry about that when I'm out riding!

[akneethling]

Have a look at the Lezyne tools......... One of them have a mini shock pump too

[SeaBee]

Just got myself one of those Lezynes last week - and privileged enough not have had use for it yet!

[Mackie]

Have a look at the Lezyne tools......... One of them have a mini shock pump too

I have one of these and it is awesome, chain breaker, spoke wrench, torx and Allen keys. Go to www.Twowheelstrading.co.za to find stockists.

[lyslexic]

saddle bag to camelbak to multitool....

 

if you don't have any of those by now, then you shouldn't be riding a bike!

[gwhite]

http://dialdbikes.co.za/park-tool-rescue-tool.html

 

A little over your budget:

http://dialdbikes.co.za/park-tool-i-beam-mini-fold-up-hex-wrench.html

[Clinton1]

http://dialdbikes.co...escue-tool.html

 

A little over your budget:

http://dialdbikes.co...hex-wrench.html

 

Thanks for the on topic response. That is not over my budget as I never actually mentioned one. I was jsut not willing to pay R100 delivery for an item valued at R200. As it is I have decided to get the Crank Brothers 19 Multi-tool

 

http://www.buycycle.co.za/images/detailed/7/CrankB_Multi-19_Tool_Gold12863095804cab86cc0853a.jpg

[rouxtjie]

and the best tire levers the next day?

That would actually be an awesome fred, after buying a few a settled on the green crowbars, they are not the cheapest but works like a charm...ok back to the topic

 

@Clint_ZA, I have the parktool one and it has everything I need to be able to fix and or adjust stuff on my bike. Comes in a neat little pouch. Rather go buy at a shop because delivery will void any saving you would have made by going online, unless you want to bundle it with other things you have bought...my 2c

[Showtime]

Personally I prefer having a smaller multi tool and a separate compact chain breaker. You are going to use the chain breaker once in a blue moon and for that you get a clumsy tool in your hand when making small adjustments to your breaks etc. For short rides I only have the multi tool in by saddle bag.

 

I have had many and prefer the topeak mini 9

[Mojoman]

That would actually be an awesome fred, after buying a few a settled on the green crowbars, they are not the cheapest but works like a charm...ok back to the topic

 

@Clint_ZA, I have the parktool one and it has everything I need to be able to fix and or adjust stuff on my bike. Comes in a neat little pouch. Rather go buy at a shop because delivery will void any saving you would have made by going online, unless you want to bundle it with other things you have bought...my 2c

Jokes aside I bought my girlfriend those wide blue Parktool levers thinking they would help her with leverage, I used them over the weekend to change tyres and what awful levers they are! Rather go with the normal slim ones.

[Clinton1]

@Clint_ZA, I have the parktool one and it has everything I need to be able to fix and or adjust stuff on my bike. Comes in a neat little pouch. Rather go buy at a shop because delivery will void any saving you would have made by going online, unless you want to bundle it with other things you have bought...my 2c

 

Thanks. I am considering buying a few items which with some stores will mean a dropping of the delivery charge but definitely something to keep in mind. My concern with most shops is the lack of choice. They seem to have a chosen range and that is that.

 

Personally I prefer having a smaller multi tool and a separate compact chain breaker. You are going to use the chain breaker once in a blue moon and for that you get a clumsy tool in your hand when making small adjustments to your breaks etc. For short rides I only have the multi tool in by saddle bag.

 

I have had many and prefer the topeak mini 9

 

I have considered this too but mainly based on the efficiency of some multi tool chain breakers but you raise another interesting point.

[Clinton1]

Jokes aside I bought my girlfriend those wide blue Parktool levers thinking they would help her with leverage, I used them over the weekend to change tyres and what awful levers they are! Rather go with the normal slim ones.

 

And this is exactly the reason why no question/topic/thread is actually a stupid one. We all have experiences and information to share but some have this holier than though attitude which results in them ridiculing rather than assisting.