Bike tool

[benb]

Can someone recommend a tool?
Must have all the spanners &c. and a chain tool.

There's too much choice!
Thanks.

 

[e-rider]

Are you after a multi-tool or a set of tools for home use?

If you want a multi-tool, I'd recommend the Topeak Alien 2 or the newer Alien 3.

 

[yello]

If you want a multi-tool, I'd recommend the Topeak Alien 2

I'd agree with that. I have a Topeak Hexus (16 tools plus chain tool) and it's a solid bit of kit and has always functioned when needed. On that basis alone I'd rate Topeak multi-tools, and the Alien is generally considered to be the best one bang-for-buck. I'm just a tight-wad and the Hexus suited my needs and credit card!

 

[benb]

Are you after a multi-tool or a set of tools for home use?

If you want a multi-tool, I'd recommend the Topeak Alien 2 or the newer Alien 3.

Multi-tool. I'll check out the Alien, thanks.

 

[jethro10]

I have a Lezyne Stainless tool. Quite expensive, but so good and strong, I actually use it at home and hardly ever dig out the tool box.
As I say, expensive but ended up being well worth it.

Jeff

 

[Debian]

Aldi or Lidl. I have three Lidl multi tools, one on each of my bikes. All have coped with all the jobs I've thrown at them and nothing has broken or worn out in three years.

About a fiver each I think.

 

[scouserinlondon]

I'd agree with that. I have a Topeak Hexus (16 tools plus chain tool) and it's a solid bit of kit and has always functioned when needed. On that basis alone I'd rate Topeak multi-tools, and the Alien is generally considered to be the best one bang-for-buck. I'm just a tight-wad and the Hexus suited my needs and credit card!

+1 for the hexus.

It's a bit bulky but it does a hullvalot

 

[cyberknight]

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_522907_langId_-1_categoryId_228851

Cheap but gets me home and has a chain tool

 

[e-rider]

Aldi or Lidl. I have three Lidl multi tools, one on each of my bikes. All have coped with all the jobs I've thrown at them and nothing has broken or worn out in three years.

About a fiver each I think.

No, I couldn't support the use of cheap tools. Buy cheap, buy twice (or more)