What size multi-tool?

[OmegaA]

Hello, guys,
While there are a lot of discussions on comparing different brants of multi-tool manufacturers I was thinking what size an ideal multi-tool should be? Small multi-tools are easy to carry, while large ones have more powerful pliers. And I think the main reason people buy multitools is because of pliers.
Therefore my question is what do you think is the best size for a multi-tool in general, when you take it for travelling, camping, hunting, fishing, walking in a city or countryside, in a car, etc?
So far it was only once in my life when I really thought it would be useful to have a multi-tool, when my car broke down and I needed to unscrew a bolt. Now I intend to buy a bike. I saw ads how some cool guys fix their bikes using Leatherman, but can you really do it? Can multi-tools handle most of work on motorbikes?
Regards,

 

[klattman]

You could go small, such as the LM juice line, BUT the pliers are not as strong as the larger models and the tools do not lock.

Off-hand, I would say that a meduim/large tool such as the LM wave or charge (get the charge or the new-locking-wave) is the best all-around choice.

BUT, If you need this for a motorbike, the CRUNCH is a compact (same as wave, but thinner) tool with locking pliers and a few locking essential drivers.

See all these in detail at:
http://www.leatherman.com/products/tools/default.asp

I have all three, of course, and I EDC the CRUNCH and a SAK (tools on the crunch are limited). I take the juice when I want a small tool only, and the wave is my backup for home.

Sure, there are other brands, but I highly recommend looking in detail at LM and especially the Crunch for your bike needs.