Multi Tools

[2ky]

Does anyone use a multi tool or is it easier just to take the basics (allen keys etc.)?
I was looking at a Crank Brothers Multi mini 19 tool:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...

Does anyone have any other recommendations?

Thanks

[spongy]

Rampant rabbit....;),sorry had to be done

[BadgerBenji]

I take a Topeak Alien with me, it's works like a good luck charm, have never had cause to use it yet (hope that hasn't jinxed it). As for crank brothers, love their egg beater pedals, so hopefully the tool is as good if that's the one you do go with.

[Rocksteadyeddie]

I have had the Crank Brothers one that you linked to about a year now. I've never had cause to use it so it's just sat in my saddle pack. Looks and feels a decent bit of kit though. Sorry, this is not much help really is it?

[LotusMartin]

I like my Topeak Ratchet Rocket RX - nice to be able to change the heads around so you have exactly the ones you need. Compact, light, sturdy, all I need really with the additional chain tool (which fits in the little holster bag thingy.) If it had a torque wrench it would be perfect!

[neilski]

Topeak Alien III (or if you're feeling flush the Alien III CB DX in carbon) which splits in two for those tricky jobs that require you to hold a spanner & allen key at the same time.

I've used it loads on my round the world ride and it really is the Aldi meatballs (dogs bks) of multitools.

[paulmon]

Tesco have a carbon copy of the crank bros one for around £10 or £12. Its not their own brand and its only available instore but its pretty robust.

[chorus]

Don't ride without tools unless you're prepared to walk home. I have a variety of multi-tools (more-or-less one per bike, always attached in a seat pack) and a few workshop tools. At home I may use the multi-tool simply for convenience depending on the job.

I've shortened chains twice on the road, so I like to include a chain tool although these are probably the weak point.

Multi-tools are the most practical way to carry the various hex-head and other drivers.

I've used Topeak, Lezyne and the Park I-beam. Lezyne is the most 'special' (but I didn't bother with carbon.)

I'd suggest the Park Tools IB3C- the one I use most. Park's my favourite tool brand- not always worth the full retail price, but always satisfactory at worst. Best of all you'll be able to get it online for about £15 from Amazon, and possibly less if you really try.