Wilkinson MultiTool

[compo]

Has anyone had any experience of the multi-tool from Wilkinsons.

http://www.wilko.com/bike-accessories/wilko-11-in-1-multi-tool/invt/0323218?VBMST=multitool

I am well aware I can spend a lot more elsewhere and get far superior quality, but for occasional roadside use and being on a tightish budget this tool looks OK. Most other items I have bought from Wilkinsons have been OK, hence my interest.

 

[vickster]

My only concern would be the size of the handle and getting enough leverage without it destroying your palm! I am feeble but have a Hellfrauds one that was about the same money and is fine

 

[mcshroom]

I have one. The hex keys and screwdrivers are ok, but I had to take the chain splitter off as the metal was so soft that the splitter was bending instead of pushing out the pin so that tool is rubbish. This does lead me to worry a little about the durability of the other tools

I don't expect it to last that long, but as long as the hex keys don't round off it will be fine in my commuter bag for a while.

 

[compo]

I have one. The hex keys and screwdrivers are ok, but I had to take the chain splitter off as the metal was so soft that the splitter was bending instead of pushing out the pin so that tool is rubbish. This does lead me to worry a little about the durability of the other tools

I don't expect it to last that long, but as long as the hex keys don't round off it will be fine in my commuter bag for a while.

Many thanks for that, and you answer my question and prove the adage "buy cheap, buy twice". Perhaps I will give this one a miss.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

It looks very similar to the ones we had at work for our guided ride leader kits. The tools themselves are very good but I've had 4 of them fall apart just from the vibration of being carried in a saddle bag and/or vehicle glove box.

If you get one I'd strongly suggest getting some threadlock on the main 4 screws

 

[MontyVeda]

I wouldn't bother...

I'd only ever use 2 of the seven hex keys, would probably never use the screwdrivers, torx or chaintool on the roadside... so 11 in one... 9 of which I'd never use... I'd rather just take a couple of hex keys out.

 

[SS Retro]

I wouldn't bother...
I'd only ever use 2 of the seven hex keys,.

I had a similar one shown to the one above but it was just two heavy for jersey back pocket use so got one of these little things from planet x.

 

[cyberknight]

My only concern would be the size of the handle and getting enough leverage without it destroying your palm! I am feeble but have a Hellfrauds one that was about the same money and is fine

me too , i have found the same tool handy enough to carry and i have used it a few times for roadside tweaks and has coped with even my hamfisted over-tightening at home with "real " tools.