ABrooks Posted May 20, 2019 Share I am considering getting a new multitool, my current one is at it's end and the hex keys don't reach everywhere. What multitool do you use and what do you like/dislike about it? If you have to buy one now which would you buy? Also one last thing, why doesn't more multitools have a small knife as part of the tools? To me it feels like such an essential thing to have with while out riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisVlok Posted May 20, 2019 Share I am also looking to buy a new multitool , my old one is ok ,but when I needed it the most i found that the hex keys are too short and cannot reach all everywhere , to me a chain breaker and hex keys are essential and if possible a small pliers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted May 20, 2019 Share https://www.blackburndesign.com/en/c/bike-tools Switch wrap or tradesman ABrooks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solty Posted May 20, 2019 Share Agree on the knife...I have a Lezyne, think its from the CRV range, already a couple of years old. Chainbreaker is easy and practical to use but not intended for assembly line use, littlest hex key is L-shaped which makes it annoying to use as it reduces the tool reach and requires you to rotate the tool and your hand in tight places like adjusting derailleur and dropper lever. The small multi tools with lots functions seem to have very short hex keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted May 20, 2019 Share https://www.blackburndesign.com/en/c/bike-tools Switch wrap or tradesmanPhilipV rides with the wrap tool, and I will always ask for his even if I have a multi-tool on me. Very ergonomic, almost as if you are working with propper workshop tools. ChrisF and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABrooks Posted May 20, 2019 Share At the moment this is one of my options. Blackburn Wayside.https://www.buycycle.co.za/workshop/tools/blackburn-wayside-multi-tool/ It has a small knife and removable Allen keys, so that is a big plus. Downsides are that it lacks a 10mm hex and it doesn't come with a pouch which feels essential as it has loose Allen keys. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABrooks Posted May 20, 2019 Share PhilipV rides with the wrap tool, and I will always ask for his even if I have a multi-tool on me. Very ergonomic, almost as if you are working with propper workshop tools.The wrap toolkit looks very nice. Might put that on the list as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubscrew Posted May 20, 2019 Share Yeah it's a common problem with multi-tools, not just the bits that are too short, but the bulkiness of the tool will often jam up somewhere. Best is to carry some normal loose hex keys in the sizes you need, they are cheap, small and light. Get the chrome plated ones, the black oxide ones don't endure regular sweat and sports-drink contact well. I also standardise my bike to only use hex, so no torx, flat, phillips or whatever else. This negates most of the need to carry a multi-tool in the first place. That being said, my vote for best multi-tool currently on the market goes to Farr's MT13 (or similar, as this tool can also be found under other brands). ABrooks, slickjay007, robsc and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 21, 2019 Share After our re-build project I am re-thinking the logic of a multi-tool .... The chain-breaker and TWO off the allan keys are the only tools on the multi-tool that could have been used ..... the rest of the tools used were cable cutters and an assortment of other tools. I DONT know the optimal answer .... just beginning to wonder about the logic of a "multi-tool" that is not fir for OUR purpose .... DJR, ABrooks and FDP 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted May 21, 2019 Share PhilipV rides with the wrap tool, and I will always ask for his even if I have a multi-tool on me. Very ergonomic, almost as if you are working with propper workshop tools. And the tools fit the screw heads snugly so you don't round out the sockets wrecking the screw. Grease_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barend de Arend Posted May 21, 2019 Share Road or MTB? Urban or remote? The further from civilization you go, the more I'd recommend adding a leatherman or swiss army knife on top of a bike-specific tool. Something with a sizeable knife. DJR, ChUkKy and PhilipV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted May 21, 2019 Share At the moment this is one of my options. Blackburn Wayside.https://www.buycycle.co.za/workshop/tools/blackburn-wayside-multi-tool/ It has a small knife and removable Allen keys, so that is a big plus. Downsides are that it lacks a 10mm hex and it doesn't come with a pouch which feels essential as it has loose Allen keys. The wayside is probably all the multitool you'll ever need. If blackburn offered it with a WrapStrap tool belt it would be a winner ABrooks and PhilipV 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted May 21, 2019 Share I have the blackburn switch (very recent acquisition)https://bike-addict.co.za/products/blackburn-switch-tool?variant=182660530185 in the sleave I have a ryder slug plug, extra plugs and spare hangerhttps://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ryder-slug-plug-kitI have a swat chain breaker in my steerer tubehttps://www.specialized.com/us/en/top-cap-chain-tool/p/130799 DieselnDust and ABrooks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted May 21, 2019 Share Oneup EDC? People seem to wax lyrical about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascension Posted May 21, 2019 Share Only 100g: Edited May 21, 2019 by Ascension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascension Posted May 21, 2019 Share For a knife I just carry a small blade of a utility knife. Very minimalistic and light but it is is just to cut off a plug end to not rub against the frame.http://shop.technopro.co.za/bmz_cache/2/2aebba3edd7310a846ea26362d412679.image.650x650.png Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) and Grubscrew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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