Which multitool is best/strongest?

[Dayvo]

Just tried to remove my stubborn pedals with my PRO multitool, but I broke it. Tried my Lidl multitool and broke that too!

Which of the tools on wiggle's page

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/CategoryProducts.aspx?categoryName=Tools - Multitools&cat=cycle

is best quality and most practical/strongest?

Ta!

 

[domtyler]

Have you considered buying a pedal spanner?

 

[Alcdrew]

OMG it has to be Wenger Knife

 

[Dayvo]

Have you considered buying a pedal spanner?

No! Just wanted to remove the pedal from the crank so that I could use them on a bike I'm borrowing over the weekend on a night time sportive.

 

[Dayvo]

OMG it has to be Wenger Knife

Yeah, I saw that too!

 

[redjedi]

Is that a Wenger in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me?

 

[mickle]

Spanners for peddles.

The best multi tools are made by ToPeak IMO.

 

[Dayvo]

Thanks for your replies, fellas!
Found a spanner, forgot that I had a toolkit!
But both pedals are off, and the saddle for good measure; want to be as comfortable as possible on this borrowed bike.
I'll have a look st the Topeaks and make an order; one for each bike (two of them) and one at home.

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I don't like the Topeak ones - I used to have an excellent Specialized multitool, now I have a Crank Brothers one, largely because in the shop from which I bought it, it was what I saw that the staff were using to do basic jobs. It is very good.

 

[bonj2]

All multitools i've ever had seem to be made of two 'pins' that have a nut that screw onto the end, and all the tools are looped round one of these pins, and the nut always needs tightening every so often.
What i wouldn't mind knowing is which multitool if any ISN'T of this design, and therefore doesn't bloody fall apart if you forget to tighten the nut which inevitably loosens due to the constant opening and closing of the tools?

 

[alecstilleyedye]

All multitools i've ever had seem to be made of two 'pins' that have a nut that screw onto the end, and all the tools are looped round one of these pins, and the nut always needs tightening every so often.
What i wouldn't mind knowing is which multitool if any ISN'T of this design, and therefore doesn't bloody fall apart if you forget to tighten the nut which inevitably loosens due to the constant opening and closing of the tools?

i've got a topeak one, which basically is two pieces that have a variety of size of hex and spanner sizes, as well as a spoke key and a shimano compatible chain tool.

 

[bonj2]

i've got a topeak one, which basically is two pieces that have a variety of size of hex and spanner sizes, as well as a spoke key and a shimano compatible chain tool.

does it come loose?

 

[longers]

My Topeak Alien (not sure if they're still made) has never come loose.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

does it come loose?

it's meant to come apart, as each piece has different functions. you can join them up for extra leverage too.

it's not like the swiss army knife of allen keys that aldi sell.

 

[Keith Oates]

I have a couple of multi tools but I find they are not so convenient to use around the bike as normal tools. I therefore carry a set of Allen keys and small shifter when riding and leave the other tools at home for use when carrying out overhauls of repairs.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!