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Bike Multi Tool

  • 23-09-2011 10:33am
    #1
    clareabu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭


    I was wondering if people on the board would recommend a multi tool as opposed to a bike toolset. I'm looking for a bike multi tool for taking my bike apart and for any on the road repairs. I had a look online and the following looks interesting:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/MAX-Bike-Gooj-Multi-Tool/dp/B002CLXUR0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316773167&sr=8-1

    What do you think? Is this something that would be reliable and something which I could use to take off pedals etc? Or would this be something that I should only rely on for on the road issues and purchase a tool kit for all other maintenance etc?


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  • #2
    Captain Havoc
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 11,394 Mod ✭✭✭✭Captain Havoc


    My preference on multi-tools is BBB, you should pick them up in your LBS for similar money. If anyone in KK wants a free multi-tool, PM me, I have one to spare.

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  • #3
    victorcarrera
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭victorcarrera


    That depends on how much DIY you want to do.
    A multi tool is normally carried for on the road repairs and will be OK for most jobs but it won't remove the pedals (13 or 15 mm open ended spanner).
    Special tools are also required for crank arm and bottom bracket removal and servicing the wheel hubs and cassettes.


  • #4
    xxyyzz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭xxyyzz


    I got one of these. It covers all the common tasks that you need on the road.


  • #5
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    I picked up a Top peak mini folding tool which has proven handy. The chain breaker is useful, and it is fine for taking off pedals, etc.. While I often use it at home, separate tools are generally far superior, as you often need a longer or shorter driver length for finicky positions, and having even a simple ratchet speeds things. I've also needed two spanners by times, where a bolt and connected nut can turn in position.

    Never had need of anything other than the allen keys on the road so far, and even then only two sizes. But then when things go wrong, it's usually the piece of kit you don't have with you that you need.

    Edit: I'm using SPD pedals, which are easier to take off with the allen key.


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