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  • March 31, 2017 at 9:56 am #26956
    Steve7

    Morning all,looking to buy a multi tool for road bike,son is riding Paris/Roubaix next saturday,multi tool is essential i beleive .Looking for recommendations please.All replies appreciated

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  • April 4, 2017 at 9:15 pm #890305
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    Jharrison5

    Topeak mini 6. And mind a
    Topeak mini 6. And mind a chain tool!

    April 2, 2017 at 3:13 pm #890303
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    Man of Lard

    EBay for JIS screwdriver bits

    EBay for JIS screwdriver bits. For example http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152466193281

    April 2, 2017 at 11:08 am #890301
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    ktache

    grrrrr

    grrrrr

    April 2, 2017 at 11:00 am #890299
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    StraelGuy

    I did that ktache, ordered a

    I did that ktache, ordered a JIS screwdriver from Japan. Odd thing is that it doesn’t seem to fit derailleur screws any better than a philips .

    April 2, 2017 at 10:53 am #890297
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    ktache

    very +1 on the park CT-5, a

    very +1 on the park CT-5, a portable workshop quality tool.  And I have a very retro early 90s Cool-Tool, and a practical size swiss army knife.

    Would anyone know if I can buy one of those 8mm hex thay fits on a 6mm hex thingies?  Many tools have them, and they look incredibly loose-able, but I could not find them being sold seperatly.

    And still looking for a JIS driver in a multitool.  Finally ordered my workshop one and it is hopefully wending it’s way from Japan.  My bikes have no crossheads, but many JISs.  I of course realise that the JIS is no longer the standard, but neither is Mr allen or phillips, name changes head seeminingly stays the same.

    April 2, 2017 at 9:57 am #890295
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    srchar

    I have tons of multi-tools,

    I have tons of multi-tools – someone always seems to get me one for Christmas. My favourite is the Lezyne V10. I also have a soft spot for the Topeak mini 6; it’s just so tiny!

    If you’re going for a Topeak, I would steer away from the ones that split in two – they’re really bulky when the two halves are mated together.

    April 1, 2017 at 6:03 pm #890293
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    Steve7

    Thanks everyone 

    Thanks everyone 

    April 1, 2017 at 4:05 pm #890291
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    Man of Lard

    Topeak Rocket​ Ratchet here –

    Topeak Rocket​ Ratchet here – not a traditional multitool but I find it excellent.

    March 31, 2017 at 8:20 pm #890289
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    The _Kaner

    I’m still rocking a Topeak

    I’m still rocking a Topeak Power 21 from around 1997…and a Lezyne V5

    March 31, 2017 at 8:02 pm #890287
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    Simon E

    Mini 9 is a good call.

    Mini 9 would be a good choice.

    I usually carry a Park CT-5 chain tool, spare quicklink and Lezyne SV5 (3, 4, 5 & 6mm hex, Phillips).

    March 31, 2017 at 6:17 pm #890285
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    huntswheelers

    I have the Tom 18 from SKS…

    I have the Tom 18 from SKS…  7 riders on the Omloop sportive needed to borrow it to stop rattles….  with multi tools… personal choice and yer pays yer money…

     

    March 31, 2017 at 2:28 pm #890283
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    StraelGuy

    There are indeed, I carry the

    There are indeed, I carry the Mini-9 yes.

    March 31, 2017 at 2:17 pm #890281
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    TypeVertigo

    Lots of Topeak fans,

    Lots of Topeak fans, apparently đŸ™‚

    I had an Ashima RiteToolz two-piece multi-tool too. The thing has two halves that slide into each other for storage. One half contains all the hex keys and screwdrivers, while the other is primarily a chain tool, but doubles as a tire lever and comes with a flat steel piece you can use as a spoke wrench or box wrench. The design has been rebadged by others; I know PRO have a version of it.

    It’s decent, but the hex key/screwdriver side has a habit of loosening its pivots over time from vibration in my saddle bag. The Topeak Hexus II I have is ultimately better and more solid, even though it’s a little bulkier overall. So nice, I bought it twice (one for my other bike).

    March 31, 2017 at 1:56 pm #890279
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    wycombewheeler

    I use topeak alien 2. Does
    I use topeak alien 2. Does everything, including chain and 6 bolt rotors.

    March 31, 2017 at 1:24 pm #890277
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    newtonk

    Best one I’ve had is from

    Best one I’ve had is from Topeak also, really good quality but inexpensive.  Think it’s the Mini 20.

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