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Topeak Alien II Multi-Tool ~ opinions?.

  • 16-12-2014 6:59am
    #1
    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    After doing some research I've more or less decided to treat myself to one for Christmas, any opinions on it or any alternative multi tool?.

    Topeak Alien Multi-tool

    Ordinarily I'd avoid Halfords for bike gear, but I work on and service my own motorbike and car & have always found Halfords range of tools to be quality so I'd have confidence buying from them.

    However if anyone knows a local bike shop in Dublin who carries the same tool I'd gladly give them my money first.

    Has anyone used this particular tool, and whats your opinion of it?


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  • #2
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,812 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    I recently replaced my Topeak hexus which I lost with a more expensive Lezyne tool with more tools on it. Preferred the old one, which was thinner and lighter. I reckon tools that you'll never use on a multi-tool just add weight and costs and make the tool clumsier. Out and about, I tend to use the allen keys, phillips screw driver, and have used the chain breaker and holder once. Haven't used the spoke keys but like that they're there, likewise having a small blade. Rest of the bits I don't need and do need other bigger tools when working on the bike in the house. YMMV.


  • #3
    Koobcam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 829 ✭✭✭Koobcam


    Veda Famous Rack wrote: »
    After doing some research I've more or less decided to treat myself to one for Christmas, any opinions on it or any alternative multi tool?.

    Topeak Alien Multi-tool

    Ordinarily I'd avoid Halfords for bike gear, but I work on and service my own motorbike and car & have always found Halfords range of tools to be quality so I'd have confidence buying from them.

    However if anyone knows a local bike shop in Dublin who carries the same tool I'd gladly give them my money first.

    Has anyone used this particular tool, and whats your opinion of it?
    I had one of these before, very good tool, has every possible tool you might need. The only negative is that perhaps a simpler and lighter multi tool would do for most situations.


  • #4
    07Lapierre
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    I have this one and I find its more than adequate..

    http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/tools-maintenance/tools/topeak-hexus-16-function-bike-tool

    It has a chain breaker, tyre levers (with a spoke key built into one of the levers).

    I've had it for a few years and so far, I've only had to use the 5mm Allen key!


  • #5
    arybvtcw0eolkf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24,878 ✭✭✭✭arybvtcw0eolkf


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    I have this one and I find its more than adequate..

    http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/tools-maintenance/tools/topeak-hexus-16-function-bike-tool

    It has a chain breaker, tyre levers (with a spoke key built into one of the levers).

    I've had it for a few years and so far, I've only had to use the 5mm Allen key!

    I looked at that one too, but the bigger one would be used.. I carry a Leatherman into work so I'd imagine I could leave the Leatherman at home and carry this one for its screwdrivers and small knife.


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