I'm purchasing a multitool...can you recommend one for me?

[Cycleops]

Another vote for the Crank Bros multi19.
The chain tool is top notch too.

 

[Cuchilo]

Will get you home every time .

 

[Deleted member 26715]

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Will get you home every time .

That's an invalid number, can you please correct it & can you also put up an image of the other side please

 

[Spoked Wheels]

They are doing this one which I quite like....

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I did like this tool quite a bit, it has a philips and flat head screwdrivers while the Lezyne has only one.... nearly double the weight of the Lezyne too at 196g, the Lezyne seems like it's beter made but also a 1/3 more expensive.

Crank Bros Multi 19 tool has all you want including the 8 and 10 mm spanners.
I've had mine 7 years and use it more often than my standalone tools. Nothings rounded off, bent or broke. It's tougher than John Wayne.

I saw a couple of reviews on YouTube and I'm sold, it has everything I'd need with the exception of a T30 which I can't think of anything that uses T30....maybe I can replace it with something else..... but yes, i'm getting this one

Thanks everyone for your suggestions

 

[MrBeanz]

I've always thought tools were a waste of space in my seatpack. I carry one of these little 1 inch FLAT pliers tools and 3 common allen wrenches. Slip easily and unnoticeable in the small side zipper of my pack. I wouldn't even know it was there. Pliers and screwdrivers, much smaller than a multi tool.

 

[fossala]

I've always thought tools were a waste of space in my seatpack. I carry one of these little 1 inch FLAT pliers tools and 3 common allen wrenches. Slip easily and unnoticeable in the small side zipper of my pack. I wouldn't even know it was there. Pliers and screwdrivers, much smaller than a multi tool.

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Who needs pliers and screwdrivers on a bike though?

 

[MrBeanz]

Who needs pliers and screwdrivers on a bike though?

So you've never centered a brake caliper via the little screw or had to adjusy V brakes? I've also used the pliers to repair a broken derailleur cable and helped out a guy on a tandem with a soft ride desing who couldn't get the pin out to replace it.

I also have removed a damaged pin from a stranded cyclist' chain. I'v helped plenty of cyclists on the roadside so I'v used pliers more than a few times. Bells use a screwdriver. Go pro mounts use a screwdr, I can think of a few more things if you want me to go on.

 

[fossala]

So you've never centered a brake caliper via the little screw or had to adjusy V brakes? I've also used the pliers to repair a broken derailleur cable and helped out a guy on a tandem with a soft ride desing who couldn't get the pin out to replace it.

I also have removed a damaged pin from a stranded cyclist' chain. I'v helped plenty of cyclists on the roadside so I'v used pliers more than a few times. Bells use a screwdriver. Go pro mounts use a screwdr, I can think of a few more things if you want me to go on.

I can't think of anything that needs screw driver on my bike (My caliper brakes adjust with a small allen key (DA 7800)) and although I've carried my Leatherman TTI while touring I've never had to use the pliers on a bike. Of course YMMV

 

[MrBeanz]

I can't think of anything that needs screw driver on my bike (My caliper brakes adjust with a small allen key (DA 7800)) and although I've carried my Leatherman TTI while touring I've never had to use the pliers on a bike. Of course YMMV

I've got 7 bikes, Dura ace, ultegra,105, LX, DX, mountain bike, tandem both with V brakes. I can always find a use for a screwdriver. Yeah, my results vary.

Have you never used pliers while building a bike, installing a new derailleur cable, or making a cable adjustment on the roadside for a friend or stranger in trouble?

 

[Vantage]

I saw a couple of reviews on YouTube and I'm sold, it has everything I'd need with the exception of a T30 which I can't think of anything that uses T30....maybe I can replace it with something else..... but yes, i'm getting this one

Thanks everyone for your suggestions

Yep, the T30 is useless to me also. I think it's there for some disc brake users.
The whole tool is bolted together with 2 Allen bolts so it could be replaced with something else or just removed altogether to make access to other tools a little easier. Some of them can be awkward to get to when folded.

 

[fossala]

I've got 7 bikes, Dura ace, ultegra,105, LX, DX, mountain bike, tandem both with V brakes. I can always find a use for a screwdriver. Yeah, my results vary.

Have you never used pliers while building a bike, installing a new derailleur cable, or making a cable adjustment on the roadside for a friend or stranger in trouble?

Nope, never used pliers. When installing cables I use a barrel adjuster. Push the calipers against the rim, tighten bolt, back off the barrel adjuster. With a derailleur I just pull the cable with my hand, it doesn't need much tension.

I'm not saying there is never a reason to have some, just it's so unlikely. Why not bring along bolt croppers to fix you mudguard stays or maybe a pair of headset spanners and maybe some cone wrenches for your hub. Don't forget a tub of grease!

 

[nickyboy]

Tbh, the only things I've used on my multitool whilst on a ride has been the chain splitter and the Allen key that lets me adjust the brake cable.

The rest I've just carried around aimlessly for thousands of miles

 

[Smokin Joe]

They are doing this one which I quite like....

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Useless.

No headset spanners, bottom bracket C - spanner or crank extractor, let alone a welding torch for when your frame breaks.

 

[roadrash]

is it time for this yet...
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[Spoked Wheels]

The rest I've just carried around aimlessly for thousands of miles

Like having insurance, isn't it? You never know when you're going to need it.