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

[HLaB]

But you don't need to adjust limit screws unless you damage you rear derailleur/hanger, if that's I'd be packing in the ride anyway. I've never had a cable snap on me like @HLaB describes but I'm meticulous with my bicycle.

Because I failed to repeat myself you have created a story in your head, extrapolated from it and then used it to attack my opinion.

Be as meticulous as you want, I replace my cables every year and clean nearly every ride but sti's have the habit of snapping deep inside the hood. If you don't have stis it's a pretty rare event. I've never had it happen touch wood with a trigger shifter.

 

[fossala]

@MrBeanz
OK, I concede. I never realised how practical it could be to carry a screwdriver that I didn't need.

 

[MrBeanz]

@MrBeanz
OK, I concede. I never realised how practical it could be to carry a screwdriver that I didn't need.

Yeah, as you mentioned, I'm pretty sure you are more the type to carry a tub of grease!

 

[fossala]

Be as meticulous as you want, I replace my cables every year and clean nearly every ride but sti's have the habit of snapping deep inside the hood. If you don't have stis it's a pretty rare event. I've never had it happen touch wood with a trigger shifter.

I've not used integrated shifters in years. Downtube levers levers or fixed is the way to go.

 

[fossala]

Yeah, as you mentioned, I'm pretty sure you are more the type to carry a tub of grease!

Strawman again...

 

[BalkanExpress]

Based on previous experience I need a mini tool with an extra Allan key, so I can reassemble it after it gets shaken apart in my saddle bag.

 

[MrBeanz]

Based on previous experience I need a mini tool with an extra Allan key, so I can reassemble it after it gets shaken apart in my saddle bag.

 

[Salty seadog]

Useless.

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

And I'm not seeing a bottle opener either. My topeak mini18+ has one.

Probably the most used function.

 

[Salty seadog]

Based on previous experience I need a mini tool with an extra Allan key, so I can reassemble it after it gets shaken apart in my saddle bag.

Further to my post a moment ago the topeak mini 18+ has a tiny fold out 4mm Allen key on the chain too to tighten the tool up.

 

[rogerzilla]

The best one I have is the Topeak Power 16 but it hasn't been made for years. The closest now is the Mini 18+ which I also find to be good, although it lacks the spanners you need for older bikes with the odd 10mm nut. I also have an Alien II which does most things but is far too heavy for carrying on a light racing bike. Actually, I have a Mini 9 as well, which has saved me. I like Topeak multitools.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I still have one of these -

The iconic Cool Tool.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Mod's Note:
@fossala @MrBeanz please continue your tools disagreement saga via private messaging, to avoid spoiling the OP's thread.
Thank you!

 

[steveindenmark]

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 know thats an out and out lie.

 

[Vantage]

I still have one of these -

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The iconic Cool Tool.

I dunno what happened to mine. I miss it though. Was a friggin brilliant bike tool.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

I’ve used crank brothers, lezyne and topeak and found them all to be perfectly useful…