Brompton tool/multitool

[cisamcgu]

It seems the Brompton tool thingy is unavailable and has been for many, many months now. I have seen this

http://full-windsorshop.com/products/the-nutter-cycle-multi-tool​

which seems rather expensive but would attach to the saddle (so I wouldn't forget it) and looks to have most things needed.

Does anyone have a better idea for an "always carried" Brompton tool option ?

I rather like the look of

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/crank-brothers-19-function-multi-tool/​

but I couldn't attach it to the bike so I would most likely forget it

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Looks ok, I like the mini pump attached too. Topeak do a pump with a red LED tube, switch it over and you'd kill 3 birds with the one stone.

Shame the Brom toolkit may be defunct, barmy price but very goo bit of kit. My Ma got me one as a Christmas gift, I switch it frpm bike to bike now.

 

[srw]

Oyster card. Obviously slightly geographically constrained!,

 

[Pale Rider]

It's a Brompton, why would you need a multi-tool?

 

[cisamcgu]

It's a Brompton, why would you need a multi-tool?

I know what you mean, but my Brompton started making a dreadful squeaking noise this morning riding to work. It turned out to just be the mudguard rubbing on the back wheel but it got me thinking that I don't have any way to fix anything if it breaks; I mean when I am at work after the morning commute rather than at the side of the road - that is what buses and taxis are for !

 

[cisamcgu]

[QUOTE 3930981, member: 45"]Get a £5 multitool from Decathlon.[/QUOTE]

But how to I "store" it on the Brommie ?

 

[srw]

More seriously, the key tools are a decent 15mm spanner and a set of metal tyre levers (assuming Marathon pluses or normals). I wouldn't want to compromise with a multitool.

 

[cisamcgu]

More seriously, the key tools are a decent 15mm spanner and a set of metal tyre levers (assuming Marathon pluses or normals). I wouldn't want to compromise with a multitool.

Hmmmm..maybe a very small saddle bag and just stick in a spanner, couple of allen keys and tyre levers ?

 

[cisamcgu]

[QUOTE 3931011, member: 45"]I'm afraid you committed when you compromised with an archaic, demanding Brompton. Why not go the whole hog and carry a blacksmith around with you?[/QUOTE]

 

[cisamcgu]

[QUOTE 3931013, member: 45"]They make clothes with pockets in these days.[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure I am being clear. I want to be able to always have the tools with me .. putting a multitool into a pocket doesn't work because I will forget it

 

[cisamcgu]

Hmmm...
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BASMGBSB/selle-monte-grappa-borsello-leatherette-tool-saddle-bag
much cheaper and fill it with my own tools ... ?

 

[CaptainWheezy]

Brompton junction are showing 37 toolkits in stock at the moment:

https://bromptonjunction.com/shop/brompton-toolkit/

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Also it is designed to fit in the top tube of the frame....so no need for a pocket in your cycling tweeds.

And it does fit perfectly, the inner end has a strong magnet too so it remains very firmly in place when the bike is folded.

 

[cisamcgu]

Brompton junction are showing 37 toolkits in stock at the moment:

https://bromptonjunction.com/shop/brompton-toolkit/

Oh, thanks - I'll have a look - an early Christmas present may be looming

 

[TheDoctor]

The £5 tools and saddlebag deal from Aldi. The tools will go in the frame, and you have a saddlebag for another bike!