Saw the other multi-tool thread and this reminded me that I would like to acquire a neat, small, multi tool which I can fit into the saddle bag of the road bike, to accompany the two tubes and some trye levers I carry already.

I’m thinking it needs the allen key sizes most common on the bike, a chain tool.
What other features prove to be useful in the real world ?.

Suggestions welcome.

Cheers.

Solo
😉

Two options , at good discounts, but not got them myself so can’t really comment on use.

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/pedros-rxm-multitool/timeout-tuesday/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/42943

http://www.cyclesurgery.com/specialized-emt-mini-tool/timeout-tuesday/bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/10625

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Ratchet-Rocket-Tool/TOPETOOL270000000000?utm_campaign=Googlebase&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Googlebase

My Topeak Alien (mk1) is 10 years old this year, and still going strong!!

this seems to be the current version:-

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4695&gclid=CLGowOO55q4CFaImtAoduwwDgQ

Topeak Hexus II is really good!

+1 Topeak alien. Mine is ancient like cp’s and still going very strong.

I got it to replace a 90’s Cool Tool (which I still have somewhere):

I have one of these

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Reviews.aspx?ModelID=47016

Have had it for the last 18 months and it has been great, it is now beginning to rust a little but it still works so untill i break it i’m keeping it.

+1 for Topeak Hexus – I have 3 of them !

Ooo !, there is multi tool knowledge here on STW.

Thanks muchly for the replies ^^^^

Off now to check out all the suggestions.

Thank you.

I use a crank bros 19 jobby on road rides, bit rusty now but it has almost everything, just short of an adjustable spanner and nowadays you only need them for straightening rotors and how often do you have to do that?

ahem 🙄

Have variants of the Ritchey CPR (Compact Pocket Rescue) still kicking about somewhere. The really old ones 🙂

alternative is a general set of allen keys, and a chain tool separately until you know what you need..

Wished I still had my Ritchey CPR 4 that was a great tyre lever and had just the right amount of tool for most things.

I have the Crank Bros 19 too and it seems really nicely made to me. Haven’t had to use it that much in anger but the chain device works pretty well.

but the chain device works pretty well.

not used mine yet, worried it’ll be a bit rubbish and as a result carry a proper chaintool xc, good to hear.

**Adds Crank Bro 19 to the list of tools to look up**

Cheers.

not used mine yet, worried it’ll be a bit rubbish and as a result carry a proper chaintool xc, good to hear.

It’s obviously not as nice ergonomically as proper one but it does the job without fuss.

I have a Topeak Mini 18+ which is really good – all the tools you’ll need, not silly heavy, easy to fit in a pocket and very nicely made.

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

Lezyne, SV5 without chain tool SV10 with – 50 and 100g respectively, all you need for a road bike
The SV5 would literally fit in a matchbox, perfect for a pocket or saddle pouch 🙂

Lezyne, SV5 without chain tool

Or save yourself a fiver and get the V5 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/lezyne/v5-multi-tool-ec023607

Crank Brothers 10 and a Park chain tool.

Lezyne looks good…..

That mini 18 is tempting too.

Hhmmmm

😀

Knog multitool is pretty compact available here

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/knog/multi-18-tool-ec020093

or here with me for less http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk (£30)

Topeak alien with the little pliers/pincers which ar euseful if you want to change brake pads on a ride.

However they don’t seem to do that one now. There is another thread today where someone links to a scarab type foldup tool that has a small set of pliers, for about £8.

Got two Cool Tools 🙂

Thanks all.

I went for the Topeak mini 18 in the end.

But I appreciated all the suggestions.

Cheers.

😉

consider this as well to get some pliers:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000MST0NS/ref=oh_o06_s00_i00_details0037

it is small and light.