Good Multi-Tool for Bicycling?

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Dirtknap

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Just picked-up a used mountain bike to go toodling around with my young daughter and was wondering what multi you would recommend for some road fixes? If there's a more dedicated multi, I'm all ears.

I currently have a skele cx and a kick.

Thanks for your time.
 
From a bike shop you can get pretty handy multitools. Usually they have a few Allen keys, and a screw driver or something. In my experience, you really just need the Allen wrenches. My bike kit has a small Allen wrench set, some tire levers, a spare tube, a small compressed air cartridge, and a valve that fits on the air cartridge so I can fill the spare tube. It's a small, light, and effective kit. The only thing I would add is a road rash first aid kit. Mostly just some gauze and tape. But if you're mostly mountain biking, maybe a bigger first aid kit would be good.

Wear a helmet, safety glasses, and gloves... Every time. You will appreciate it in the end.

Edit: Just to come full circle on your original question. I carried a Leatherman for a while, but it was just a waste of weight and space. I never needed any of the tools for riding.
 
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Thanks for the advice. There wont be much "mountain" in my biking, but its good to know the basics. Its been a long time, but I'm certainly enjoying myself and it will be good for strengthening and supporting my aging knees.
 
Dirtknap said:
Just picked-up a used mountain bike to go toodling around with my young daughter and was wondering what multi you would recommend for some road fixes? If there's a more dedicated multi, I'm all ears.

I currently have a skele cx and a kick.

Thanks for your time.
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I have not sean it in years but I do belive is was a gerber tool made just for bikes. now this is a bike that you have too petal right?? another dealer had them and this was before they went to china. this was a USA made tool by them.
 
I would say use your Skeletool cx and then get the leatherman Mako ti, which is like a one peace tool with two bits that fit in a built in holder and is kinda designed for bicycles.
 
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Look up Topeak or Crank Brother tools. I race Cross Country mountain biking and road biking as a passionate hobby. For a while I was one of the best riders in California. Been getting lazy though and have lost some conditioning. I plan on getting back into serious training again soon. Should take a few months to get back up there with all the big dogs once again.

Anyways, I always carry a Topeak on all my rides. It has gotten me out of so many jams in the middle of nowhere before.
 
Hey Dirtknap, I am a bike mechanic and have a ton of bike multi tools laying around. send me your address through the visitor message and I will send you one for free. Have fun riding with your daughter!
 
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The oooooooold Ritchey tool I carry. Seriously Dirtknap, no strings attached,just a hook up from a fellow forum member and cyclist.
 
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The oooooooold Ritchey tool I carry. Seriously Dirtknap, no strings attached,just a hook up from a fellow forum member and cyclist.
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How kind of you! :) It's great to see fellow knife knuts and bicycle enthusiasts helping each other out on this forum.

PS... If he doesn't want it, I wouldn't mind taking it off your hands. :D My Topeak can use a replacement, I've put that sucker through hell and back and my Crank Brothers tool recently fell out of my saddle bag. :(
 
Here's the new Victorinox Swiss Army Bike Tool.

The Victorinox Swiss Army Bike tool is crafted of the same quality craftsmanship and swiss-precision you have come to expect from us. Featuring five essential tools, the bike tool is the perfect roadside companion for the serious cyclist or the weekend bike rider.
Implements:

  • Holder: Impact-Proof Plastic, resistant to cleaning agents, oil and gasoline
  • Adapter: Stainless Steel for holding bits
  • L-Wrench: For rapid and powerful tightening and loosening of screws
  • 8-Bits: For the most common types of screws
  • Tire Lever: Impact-proof plastic, resistant to cleaning agents, oil and gasoline
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That is a cool SAK Ramzar.Never knew they made that one.Thanks for posting.
Dirtknap, Got you multitool all packed up and should get it in the post today.

EDIT: Yep,it is in the post and on its way to ya. have a good one!
 
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I have a specialized (brand) EMT road bike tool $20 and always have a knife in my shirt pocket when I bike.

The Mtb one for $30 looks like this
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The Pro MTB one looks like this for $40
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flatblackcapo said:
Hey Dirtknap, I am a bike mechanic and have a ton of bike multi tools laying around. send me your address through the visitor message and I will send you one for free. Have fun riding with your daughter!
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Flatblackcapo,

Thanks for the tools, they arrived. Already tightened up what I could on our bikes. A very generous and thoughtful thing to do. We are enjoying ourselves immensely, and my knees are getting stronger. Thanks for the help. It is much appreciated.

What is the blue prybar looking tool for? Is it to help with changing tubes/tires? We havent had a blowout yet :)
 
Dirtknap,You are very welcome. Yes, the blue things are tire levers ,used to help get tires on and off rims. Good to hear that you and your daughter are having fun and youe knees are getting better.
 
Dumb question time: Are bike parts/tools the same in the U.S. and Europe? Or are they sized in inches vs. metric? The reason I ask is I'm wondering is the bike tool I have in storage back in Florida would serve me well here in Europe. Many thanks in advance, guys.
 
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