multitool advice

[Ed no-more-lemons]

For a present as I use separate tools.Do I go for the one with the 8 mm hex or not? I cannot remember when I last used a 8mm one.
Thanx

 

[mjr]

I can't think what uses 8mm hex - I think centre/prop stands use something even bigger like 10 or 11, but if that started coming loose out on the road, it wouldn't be a big loss to remove it and bag it.

I'd prioritise a versatile chain tool over 8mm hex.

 

[lazyfatgit]

8mm on some pedals. Make sure you have a 2.5mm allen if required. Some don't as i found out after a mishap. Chain breaker comes in handy once in a while too and T25 seems to be cropping up on stems and disc brakes now.

 

[mjr]

Make sure you have a 2.5mm allen if required. Some don't as i found out after a mishap.

Some brake shoes and spring tensioners and what else?

I think I've seen T20 on disc brakes too, but I don't have any.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I don't know if a multitool would offer the leverage to remove a pedal.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I don't know if a multitool would offer the leverage to remove a pedal.

Probably not, but useful when your pedal is becoming loose though (e.g. fits Look Keos)

 

[Ed no-more-lemons]

Great to get every ones input.

The choice is between the Birzman e15 and the Halfords 15 function offering and the only difference is the lack of the 8mm Allen thingy and the Mavic spoke nipple slot.

Decisions, decisions.

 

[mjr]

I'd go Birzman over Half-odds every time. I've only had good stuff from one and about 50-50 from the one whose name suggests it.

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Lezyne or Crank Bros.

 

[Blue Hills]

Check that the chain tool has the separate cradle for loosening tight links.

 

[lazyfatgit]

I don't know if a multitool would offer the leverage to remove a pedal.

I dont think so either but it could do one up if it comes loose?

 

[Gravity Aided]

I dunno, depends on situation, but some multi tools don't have the inherent stiffness to put much torque on them.

 

[Tim Hall]

Crank bolt.

Is the right answer. My multitool goes upto 8, by plugging bits of it into other bits. Adamski, from The Other Place, was ever so pleased it did once, just as an FNRTTC was about to start.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Is the right answer. My multitool goes upto 8, by plugging bits of it into other bits. Adamski, from The Other Place, was ever so pleased it did once, just as an FNRTTC was about to start.

Yes, the No 8 is usually a separate piece that fits onto the No 6 key. I once tried to buy one, searched the web high and low, assuming that it would be easy. Somebody must make and sell them somewhere, but I couldn't find one. Does anyone know where you can buy just the No 8 attachment?

 

[Salty seadog]

The Topeak 18+ is my multi tool. It has all you need including a chain tool which I have used on a friends snapped chain and has a bottle opener as a bonus. It also has the 8mm hex addition and is a robust bit of kit.