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I've always been satisfied with crankbros multitools. Always works and doesn't bend or flop around like some others.
But my oldest one has definitely rusted. To be fair though, it has been through some nasty rain days and forgotten in the bottom of the bag a few times.
But my oldest one has definitely rusted. To be fair though, it has been through some nasty rain days and forgotten in the bottom of the bag a few times.
I have this problem, no matter how careful I am to not get them wet all the multi-tools I've carried have rusted at some point. Good to know there's an option out there that actually doesn't rust.
I probably have at least ten mini-tool solutions that I have tried, liked, not liked, or have become became obsolete.
At least three older generation Topeak Aliens. I haven’t needed 8,9, and 10mm open wrenches (or even a spoke wrench) on the trail in a long while. Or a bottle opener.
At least three older generation Topeak Aliens. I haven’t needed 8,9, and 10mm open wrenches (or even a spoke wrench) on the trail in a long while. Or a bottle opener.
It's not even about using the tools on my own bike.
The satisfaction that can be obtained when one of your buddies has a breakdown, who also never brings tools, is great. You know, when they get to the point where they are about to start that long walk of shame back - "oh wait Jimmy, I DO have a tool to fix that!"
In PA I ran into some dudes who got a flat. But the valve would not budge (to put in a tube), so they were about to start a LONG trudge back. Luckily I had a pair pliers and yanked it right off.
Does anyone make the little multi tool that you can bolt to your water bottle mount anymore?
I had a SpecialEd SWAT one. The one that bolts to the water bottle cage, at the bottom. But doesn't seem like they make them anymore? Was pretty handy. Light. Simple.
I preferred that solution to carrying it in a pack or on your body. Or even a strap. Dare I say it. Effing straps.
I had a SpecialEd SWAT one. The one that bolts to the water bottle cage, at the bottom. But doesn't seem like they make them anymore? Was pretty handy. Light. Simple.
I preferred that solution to carrying it in a pack or on your body. Or even a strap. Dare I say it. Effing straps.
that was going to be my suggestion, I still have one
they're good for quick light duty adjustments but I did break one trying to tighten a crankbolt once
there's gotta be better equivalents out there eh?
Small pliers are invaluable at times. I definitely bring them for expedition stuff. No need for a 3lb giant leatherman, but just something that has pliers and a few blades tends to be hugely helpful, in addition to a "multi-tool".It's not even about using the tools on my own bike.
The satisfaction that can be obtained when one of your buddies has a breakdown, who also never brings tools, is great. You know, when they get to the point where they are about to start that long walk of shame back - "oh wait Jimmy, I DO have a tool to fix that!"
In PA I ran into some dudes who got a flat. But the valve would not budge (to put in a tube), so they were about to start a LONG trudge back. Luckily I had a pair pliers and yanked it right off.
afaik still available, at least we still have them in stock. you buy them with the bottle mount
Wolf Tooth makes this guy. I have one. Only carry it on big rides. Mainly for your valve stem and chain links. But I'm sure could be like pliers. Just don't expect Knipex type of a thing out of it. 
https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/tools/products/pack-pliers
https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/tools/products/pack-pliers
Hmm...Guess I'll have to look harder. They are not on Spec's USA site anymore from what I can tell. And I already have like a gazzilion cages. Just lost the tool. Booooo
if its the common issue of sealant gumming them up. Take your lighter and heat up the valve core nut. It should now undo without a tool.
But since we're taking about tools Nukeproof do a little tubeless repair strip stabber in the shape of a co2 cartridge. One end is a valve core key the other is a valve nut gripper.
Zee Cage II with Tool – Right
This Zee Cage II was designed with an integrated EMT Cage Mount MTB Tool that has all of the trailside necessities required to get you out of a jam on y...
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Naw.Wolf Tooth makes this guy. I have one. Only carry it on big rides. Mainly for your valve stem and chain links. But I'm sure could be like pliers. Just don't expect Knipex type of a thing out of it.
https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/collections/tools/products/pack-pliers
I use the chain tool to push the links out, then you use the quick link to fix the chain. I've never run into a situation on a trail where I needed something like that, plus, they won't work as pliers, just quick-link pliers. There's a hack somewhere too where you can remove a quick link on the trail with no pliers at all if you really need (forget what it entails, but it's pretty easy).
Actual pliers, 1000x better IMO.
I also have a set of wire-strippers/cutters that are for some reason just perfect for quick links at home.
Also, little scissors are nice for trimming tire plugs...but micro toenail clippers are perfect.
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preferably perfectly timed to the exact second some dumbass has removed their shoe lace
Can verify, I have done this after ripping the hanger off at the bike park.
Used a shoelace to pop the quick link and remove the chain. Worked great.
Rode chainless the rest of the way down and was 1.7% faster.
Topeak Ninja, or that too big?
I think they have a side exit cage now as the normal one was useless on a hardtail.
The wife says when the zombie apocalypse comes. We can barter with lighters and little shooters of vodka. So guess what we have down in the basement.
zombie breeding compound?The wife says when the zombie apocalypse comes. We can barter with lighters and little shooters of vodka. So guess what we have down in the basement.
Damn straight! Good on ya! I could have sworn that wasn't there a couple weeks ago. Oh well, maybe I was just looking for the tool only as I already have the cage.Zee Cage II with Tool – Right
This Zee Cage II was designed with an integrated EMT Cage Mount MTB Tool that has all of the trailside necessities required to get you out of a jam on y...www.specialized.com
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I'll have to tell her that! HA!
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is it the same tool that they also put in the steerer? i have no use for the one that comes with my kenevo sl frame
AliXpress sell pretty much identical copys at 10% of the price.
Agree with Jm_ though that there's little reason *nowadays to ever need to open a quick link out on a trail and carrying a decent chain tool and spare quick link is of far greater value.
*chain jammed between crank/chainring and BB is the only time I've really encountered it and seems to be a thing of the past now we have clutch/NW and granny rings are gone from mtb
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I could never get any bike I rode on real singletrack stuff to not still throw chains without a guide......but I'm with you on chain tools. Can't remember the last time I 'needed' one
you should definitly slam your nuts into the saddle
I feel like I use a chain tool on the trail at least once a year, but it's true that it's often for someone else's bike. But I agree there is no need to carry quick link pliers. Nice to have in the shop but you can get them open without one when needed.
I'd have shorts on, and likely not be filming it in a dark club with strobe lights. So probably not really what you're looking for
i‘d still watch