Multi tool with 15mm spanner?

[jamiebae]

Does one exist? At the moment I just carry a normal multi tool and 15mm wrench in my panniers, but that's obviously not practical when I leave them at home so I'm looking for a multi tool with one included. My bike has a nutted rear axle so it's a must-have in case of punctures but I can't seem to find one.

[Watchman]

I thought about this some time ago because my son's bike has a 15mm nutted axle too. I had a cursory look but it occurred to me that you wouldn't get the leverage from a multi-tool anyway.

[47p2]

I'm sure you could cobble something up using a multi-tool and a 15mm combi-spanner with the open end cut off and the remainder attached to multi-tool. I carry a chopped combi spanner when I'm on the single speed or fixed bike

[caiss4]

My Topeak Alien II has a 15mm spanner included. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-alien-ii-26-functio...

[47p2]

caiss4 said:

My Topeak Alien II has a 15mm spanner included.

I would doubt you would get enough purchase on that spanner to tighten and release wheel nuts

[Foliage]

http://www.heinnie.com/leatherman-mako-ti - Bike tool

Seems a bit short though to me, but you could probably ditch your other multi-tool.

Edited by Foliage on Thursday 4th December 13:52

[caiss4]

47p2 said:

I would doubt you would get enough purchase on that spanner to tighten and release wheel nuts

You use the 8mm hex bolt cut-out on the wrench with the 8mm Allen key to give additional leverage.

[47p2]

This is my 15mm combi spanner with the open end cut off and I cary this around

[jamiebae]

caiss4 said:

My Topeak Alien II has a 15mm spanner included. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-alien-ii-26-functio...

Really? That link only shows 10mm as far as I can see

[Fourmotion]

The Brompton tool kit, expensive though it may be, sounds like it could work for you.

Evans link

[Eleven]

jamiebae said:

Does one exist? At the moment I just carry a normal multi tool and 15mm wrench in my panniers, but that's obviously not practical when I leave them at home so I'm looking for a multi tool with one included. My bike has a nutted rear axle so it's a must-have in case of punctures but I can't seem to find one.

You need one of these... if you can find one... they are remarkably strong and I've taken out many a re4ar wheel with mine.

The spanner opens to 20mm I think.

[Watchman]

jamiebae said:

Really? That link only shows 10mm as far as I can see

Better view of it here:



I think that removable spanner is a 15mm one but it's very short. I have one of these multi-tools and have never considered using that for axle nuts. You can insert one of the larger allen keys into the end to effectively lengthen it but I still doubt it'd be strong enough for axle nuts.

[caiss4]

Watchman said:

jamiebae said:

Really? That link only shows 10mm as far as I can see

Better view of it here:



I think that removable spanner is a 15mm one but it's very short. I have one of these multi-tools and have never considered using that for axle nuts. You can insert one of the larger allen keys into the end to effectively lengthen it but I still doubt it'd be strong enough for axle nuts.

I'd be inclined to agree but in the middle of nowhere it might just get you out of a fix. Ironically it's described as pedal wrench which, from my experience, it almost certainly would fail to undo.

[walm]

I have one of these on my fixie (sorry).
The cheeky fella just fixes onto the bottle cage bosses.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pedros-trixie-fixed-gear-m...

[Watchman]

Oh, it's a great tool (notwithstanding that I've broken a lug off the chain tool through my own misuse) but if I was specifically going out with the intention of mitigating axle nut "incidents", I wouldn't rely on that. I'd take a proper 15mm spanner with me (although I do like the cut-off one).

[47p2]

The chopped spanner is perfect for fitting in your pocket or saddle bag and you don't need to worry about it breaking if you need to stand on it to remove a tight wheel nut

[Dammit]

Sounds like you need a Campagnolo Peanut Butter spanner:

[47p2]

Dammit said:

Sounds like you need a Campagnolo Peanut Butter spanner:

Have you seen the price they sell for?

[donfisher]

How about this?

http://full-windsorshop.com/products/the-nutter-cy...

Looks quite beard + SPD sandals though.

[gazza285]

You obviously have a pannier rack, so why not fasten a spanner to the rack with Velcro cable ties, or for more cycling cred, a pair of Christophe toe straps?