A Multi Tool Is Essential For Cycling, Here’s How You Choose One
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- Опубликовано: 2 фев 2021
- Multitools are essential for cyclists to be able to make roadside fixes and adjustments to their bikes, but there are quite a number of designs of multitool available, as well as plenty of functions that some multitools have and others don't. Hank is here to help you decide which multitool is best for your riding.
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In addition to checking that the multi tool has all the hex and/or torx sizes required it's worth checking if they can actually reach every bolt head. I needed to adjust a Garmin mount and while my alien MT had the right sized Allen key it was too short/angled to actually reach the bolt head.
I have two bottles on my bike, the second bottle has a tube, co2 pump, tyre leavers and a multi tool. Just looks far more aesthetically pleasing than a saddle bag on the bike.
Mister Mister works only if you don’t ride fore more than 1 or 2 hours... 1 bottle is not a lot.
@@AnthraXXmSlol exactly. Just shows he cares more about what others think and not cycling. What a goober.
Brilliant idea
@@evanthomas9680 Goober aye..... so offensive.
Great idea. A camelback is better for water than a 20oz water bottle anyway
Birthday last month - so I got a ToPeak Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX. Advantage being I can easily swap out the heads for different bike needs (Torx, flat head, philips, alan keys etc.) and it has torque wrench bits for 4, 5, & 6Nm. Plus it fits snugly in a little case (the case folds the other way Hank so the bits can't fall out!). Downside - it didn't come with a chain tool, but I have a small one of those that fits in the case so - HAPPY DAYS!
I always carry mine with me, short ride or long ones. I've personally never had to use it out on a ride myself but I have been able to stop and help other riders out.
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fully with you, i returned back home after 10k today realizing i forgot mine and then head out again :-)
It’s better to have and not need than to need and not have...
Yes, you will need it on one of your next rides... not to mention that mini pump, a spare tube and tyre levers you should also carry with you.
Money (and security) no object I'd go with one of the multitools that stow in a special waterbottle cage or in the handlebars/steerer tube 😊.
But for those that opt to store the multi-tool in a saddlebag (or pannier as is my case): Put everything in impermeable/water-resistant bags (food bags with zippers work a treat); avoid having your embarrassment-saving multi-tool completely rusted when you need it (I'm lucky to know only the first half of that, and on a cheap multitool I had already replaced but still had on the bike).
Hank in this video: "I like to be lightweight"
Hank in the previous video: *carries 10 litres of water, 3 kilos of sugar, a stone, a watermelon and a bamboo plant up a 20% climb*
Also, Hank likes to be light weight so he doesn’t cary his multi tool on his bike, instead he carries it in his pocket...erm, aren’t you still carrying it 🤦♂️
Ahhh.... but HOW much does 6kg of suger weigh? We need those scales.
@@markedlington-booth24 I think he meant he likes to be lightweight and carry his stuff in his jersey pockets instead of the saddle bag. No saddle bag saving him that extra weight
I imagine Lloydie's got that Lauf bike with the bottle opener on the seat tube and considers that job done
Drink cans. Less broken glass on the road.
Great video Hank. I find I don’t really pay much attention to the multi tool until I really need to pay attention it! 🤣 But when I need it, having spent a little extra on something of quality is worth it. I picked up a crankbrothers F15 last year. Super compact, all the functions, and it has a removable chain breaker, for the weight weenie in us all. Throw it in a speed sleeve with a tube and co2.
i have 2 bikes ( one road , one gravel ) both have a small saddlebag with a multi-tool , 2 inner tubes & a mini-pump .. means i never forget them .. best multi-tool is one with a bottle opener
I only bring 4 and 5 mil alen keys. I put them inside my interior patchkit box, then i put them in my framebag along with my spare innertube, identification card, keys, and phone.
Oh, and i also bring a portable bike pump. 😊
I've got a brooks one (the same people that make the traditional leather saddles). Its just beautifully engineered and made, and its got so many bits on it you could shoe a horse! Its a bit on the heavy side, so I reserve it for long days out / multi-day trips. I love it though. My regular one is a Trek that fits in a little hatch inside my Domane.,
We love integrated storage on bikes, hopefully we see much more of it in the future
My favourite is the XT Zoom tool. Chain tool, 3 allen keys, spanner flats, spoke key flats and a screwdriver.
Tool bottle every time. Along with multi tool you can also fit in an inner tube, CO2 cartridge and inflator valve, disposable gloves, spare lube and tweezers (oh and you look the part as well!
T Handle wrenches are great when applying torque, but when the torque is not needed the the rotational motion is very awkward. You may want to check the Super T Handle with Metric Allen Set, compact with a unique spinning feature when torque is not needed.
Don't put it in your jersey! If you take a spill, you might injure yourself. Best only to keep food there or a phone with a really good case on it. Rear pockets also impact aerodynamics.
I carry one basic simple MT in pocket that is for the 9/10 uses and carry a big MT w everything under the saddle for that super rare occasion. I find breaking a chain rare so a basic simple slim MT is premium
There are a lot more tools than just a chain break(?) and allen wrenches in my multi-tool. I would love a video that addresses how to use them. I haven't needed them, but even if I did, I'd have no idea how to use them.
I just think for the sponsorship, the products shown should be in the video description so people who want to buy them knows what to look for
Check out the Topeak website for the full details :)
Hanks needs hand cream - stat!
Thanks Hank and GCN crew for the amazing content as always
Have multi tools improved their Phillips drives in the past few years? I have an old Topeak Alien, and that thing is a screw-stripping machine.
I never have used a chain tool in my 75000Km! as long as you change the cain when it is 75% used. What I find important is to take small fixed torque wrench with 5Nm as well 6Nm as 8Nm is not for sail unfortunately. Top Peak has them very smal. Reason is that when your seat-post lowers or any other on your expensive carbon frame you don't want to break it with to much force. To little will let me seat-post drop down agains my aero frame and will smash the carbon. Arwfan
a minitool i your backpocket can break your back when you fall on it.
I've done 6 digit km on bike in my life, never carrying multitool (only allen key for axles).
Definitely not essential.
BTW carryinng hard items, like multitool in your jersey back pockets can be potenially very dangerous if you crash.
I'm not sure I'd like to land on a multi tool that's in the back of my jersey.
A hammer is very useful tool to have with you. Not only will it make people laugh when you take it out, you can also use it to straighten your mudguard.
What is a chain maker thing
Or you can do what I do, which is leave your multi-tool (along with everything else) in your bag for commuting to work. Then go out on a weekend ride and realise halfway around that you have no tools when you need to adjust something. Oops.
Lets see who carries the park tool complete set Box instead with a big track pump.
Nice one Hank: “A multi-tool with a ‘multitoold‘ of functions.”
You forgot the tool bottle container for the frame :))
I done in my life about 35000 km, and the chain never brake.
yet
Why would Hank need a Multi Tool... Just tell him it's a challenge ;)
I don't understand this thing with the bottle opener. Just use your imagination and see, that everything is a bottle opener. And you have your cleats either.
I got that ratchet set for Christmas and it’s great for folks with mobility issues in the hands!
I don't think you mentioned a screw driver. Most tools do have them but I have used them occasionally in the past to adjust the limit screws after a cable snap and wouldl look for one. It's best not to be forced to the small cog on hilly terrain 👍
You're right I need a chain break, and since its Sram I need the park tool chain break.
A tool keg is also a great way to keep your tool kit with you, off your body, and a lower center of gravity in the bottle cage.
Chain tool, not just for broken chain. Had to use mine once to shorten chain and single speed it 20 miles to nearest rail station when I broke my rear derailleur.
I've purchased a bunch of multi-tools in the past where I either have bits or parts that don't need to be used on my bikes or I'm missing that one bit to tighten down or loosen something. So I've broken apart multiple tools and made me a super tool just for the bike. Also included a small spanner for a few of my bikes that need it.
I've 2 road bikes, a tubeless and a clincher setup and I've different a toolkit (split between small saddle bags and pocket pouches) for both and I alter the contents of each kit slightly depending on the planned ride, I may put in an extra tube / small bottle of sealant for a longer ride. Both road bike kits are as minimalist as possible and contain essentials only.
I've also an MTB and that kit is more extensive and contained in a medium saddle bag and a mini-pump in my jacket pocket. The MTB kit is never altered, it contains everything as the bag / weight is less of a problem here.
I use the same Lezyne multitool is all cases, it covers everything including a chain break.
But in these days of lockdown I've a massive toolbox beside my indoor trainer!!
Best MULTI TOOL - call a Taxi
I am surprised that so many multi-tools do not have a spoke spanner - surely that is a common on-the-road requirement?
You would be supprised how few peoe who ride bikes actually have the skill of wheel building. Most people can't even adjust there rear mech.
I keep mine in my seat tube with a boat plug and installed a quick release clamp on it.
Thats a good hack!
@@gcn I’ll have to get a suitable picture in for hack or bodge 😝
curious to see this!
@@justingt3rs trying to think how to show you. If you join the “uk gravel bike club” Facebook group and give me a shout out I’ll stick some pics up there and drop a link to the plug order for you.
@@neilcampion5265 i joined! is there a post i should search for!?
If you value your internal organs, isn't riding with a multitool in your back pocket ill-advised? They fit so nicely in a saddlebag or framebox anyway.
I got my multi tool from home bargains for 2.99 and its got everything I need and never broke on me
Great deal!
How to use this multi tolls it's not locking in place when giving high torque to turn it
I just pick whatever one I got in my stocking at christmas or whatever one someone else on the group ride has:)
The best tool is the one you found because someone lost one because their saddle bag wasn't closed all the way
This helmet is Giro Syntax? Size? Impression of use? Please answer me. Roman. Poland.
I've got the Syntax with MIPS. I was impressed by the safety ranking in lab testing and price/performance at £100 or so. As a helmet it's unremarkable to be honest but it's comfortable and fairly well ventilated. Good fine adjustment of the headband sizing, chin strap isn't uncomfortable or anything.
@@armadillito thanks. Best regards.
I don't use a multi tool. I have big pannier bags and loads of proper tools.
My bike was the cheapest I could get, so I think I'm going to need something a bit more extensive than a multi tool. And when you have to fix your bike it's nice to have the best tool not just a mini little thing.
If anyone manufactured a maintenance stand that I could fit in my pannier bags I would get it.
They make carbon fiber tripods -- maybe a carbon bike stand would fill this (admittedly very niche) need?
@@cymikelee my bike cost about 430 euros, would the carbon fibre bike stand cost more than my bike?
@@matthewbaynham6286 Haha, good point! My sister's carbon tripod costs almost as much as *my* bike 😳
Are there any other brands or does it have to be topeak?
There are loads of brands. Topeak must be a sponsor but Topeak is good stuff.
@@jasonmcgrody9472 yeah I'm pretty sure they are a sponsor, I have several including a topeak and they are all pretty much the same in terms of quality but I tend to carry around my crank brother's one I just find it easier to use.
#GCNTECH
Hi I would like some advice on how to store a MTB which has seen a lot of miles and I would like to store it in a barn. what are the best ideas for storing it?
(I'm planning to get it repaired and sorted in the future)
GMBN tech might give you a better answer
@@armadillito never heard of that one but I'll try it, thankyou
Nice video gcn
thanks!
Best multi tool is £1.49 from homebargains.
YSK:- if you buy merida carbon bikes let it be reacto or scultura you get multi-tool for free below saddle.
So when you put the tool in your back pocket it loses weight ,magic
Yes, it reduces the weight of the bike. The same way you don't count your helmet or sunglasses or wristwatch as the bike weight, right?
Without a saddle bag yes the bike weighs less and is less bulky, just as Hank said.
@@blizzbee you miss the point. Whether it's in your pocket or in a saddle bag, you're still moving the same weight when you're riding
@@mjf1975 ...so i wrote the word BIKE.
That already separate bicycle weight from on-body weight. Yes i got your point.. as a whole weight 🧐🙄🤔
Well, you save the weight of the saddle bag
Merida, at least the Sculturas, include a multi that is hidden in the seat.
Can you please list the multitools Hank was showing in this video...? I could not recognize some of them (like the two one resembling two black connected tubes...?) and would like to check this setup. Thanks!
This video could’ve been a lot more useful if you talked about different tools for tubeless vs tubes setup etc.
Bit of a waste
What’s the difference? You’d still carry a spare tube anyway...
A multi-tool should have hex keys, tire levers, and also a chain splitter. Maybe a bottle opener too!
Bottle opener is definitely a necessity!
@@gcn Unless we buy a Lauf!
Is this Dan Lloyd?
Jersey pockets are like Hermione Granger's beaded handbag - holding everything you’ll ever need on a bike ride
What's the name of the multitool with the alien on the cover?
Hi thomas that is a topeak alien :)
Silca Vent FTW 👌🏾👌🏾
Peso máximo que soporta
can someone pls tell me all the multitools shown in the video
Check out the Topeak website :)
@@gcn Mini 9, Alien, Ratchet Rocket. Can't identify the others.
I just have a single key in my jersey pocket and I'm fine haha
My merida reacto 6000 had one underneath the saddle built in, which I discovered 3 months after I bought it.
I wish I had a Dogma F12 at my disposal for my rides and matching kit to go along with it. #dreamon #gcn #pinarello
you guys should make a video about difference between people who always mantain their cyclist specific diet with the ones who always use moral to support (like eating favourate meal , choclate , steak etc) in performance
This is amazing keep it up guys
Thanks!
topeak also has some tools which are on the bottle holder
No mention of Mm range of the hex wrenches on your multi tool that you will need?
Keep it up in these love ur vids
Thanks we will!
After looking at the myriad of multi tools available, I finally decided on a set of Fixit Stiks. Brilliantly simplistic in design and easily expandable. Need a new bit? Just go buy one from your local hardware store for a couple of dollars. No need to go buy a whole new multi tool.
Topeak Hexus X does me well enough. Also have a Gerber Dime for some other utility.
I almost always carry one. I think the only thing I have ever used it for is to adjust my seat height.
I have a Dogma F12 (like Hank), which have odd torx screws. What small multitool would you then recommend?
One with Torx heads! Try Birzman or Topeak branded ones. Some have Co2 inflated built in...
The best bike multitool for me is a lightweight one that is ergonimically shaped so it won't cause bodily damage if I fall and roll onto my back. The flatter, the better. So the Topeak Ratchet Rocket Lite NTX gets approved for my pocket. But for home and bikepacking, the honour goes to the flatpack Lezyne Port-A-Shop Tool Kit S with its chain tool.
I’ve got a one up edc on my mtb
rdb or mtb? i dont think they have a road bike
Best one ever
@@certifiedomlayoo you can install one for road, if it has a 1,1/8th tapered headtube, made of aluminium
@@rufushayday6990 oh thx for answering
always trend to check it every few weeks now and give it a spray with WD40, one wet damp year like now didnt check it in the saddle bag for months on end needed it and totally frozen solid
The shape of the multi tool is important when you put it in your jersey. A bulky one is impractical and can even pinch you in the back. When putting them in a jersey, protect them against sweat!!
The biggest problem I have is a flat and having the tools to fix it. This wasn’t even addressed........big fail.
A flat is not a problem, it is a small delay on your ride. You need plastic tire levers for it.
at 2:28, what multitool is that? tnx! Great episode.
topeak alien x i believe
Tools I carry in my bar bag:
Topeak Hexus X
Topeak Rocket Ratchet DTX+
Wolf Tooth Master Link Pliers
Leathermans Squirt PS4 (mini pliers)
Inner Tubes
Tube Patches
Mini bottle of lube
Cable Ties
Electrical Tape
Spare Quick Links
Latex Gloves
The best multi tool , is the one you have with you .
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Ok, I don't want to be critical, but this hasn't really helped me buy a multi-tool. You really need to spend a lot more time going through the different offerings and identifying what tools they provide, how much they cost, durability, quality of tools and so on. Otherwise I have to do the work myself. You are a great presenter, but you need to up the quality and detail of the content please.
Hi Gordon that would err more on the side of a review which we don't do at GCN, instead we try to give you information so you can make informed designs. In this case the video highlights what you might consider when picking a multi-tool rather than diving into comparisons. I hope that helps :)
@@gcn oh ok. Btw why don't you do reviews?
I like being lightweight so i carry it in my pocket not on my bike , Really 🤔🤔🤔
Is there a version that would be safe to put in the Trek storage (BITS) spot under the water bottle cage?
Chain tool. Essential. A proper one is light enough to carry separately. If it's not too light, you are a pro rider with a support crue.
Who needs a chain breaker? Who is fitting a new chain on the weekend ride? Piss off
@@Bungle2010 and you just carry spare chain links of a spare train? It's train home for me, but you're obviously just so much more prepared than me.
hank should invest in a chaincleaner aswell
Yes, we've spoken to him about this...
@@gcn Saving weight on a saddle bag but bleeding watts on that filthy chain smh. Clean your chain
So just the Allen key and chain breaker then? I learned that I don't need a multi tool. What else do you guys bring along, I'm new to this. I'd guess an inner tube, tire levers, pump and spare chain link in addition to the Allen key and chain breaker. Am I complete? It sounds like a lot of luggage!
The last thing you need on a multitool is a chainbreaker come on...
Until the day my wife's chain broke on an uphill section. Used the chain breaker to bend the link straight and push the pin back in to repair the chain for the downhill and back to the car.
Wolftooth encase, slides into the bar ends
Which of those multitools is useful for probably the most frequent problem faced by most cyclists - a punctured tyre? How many of them have tyre levers?
ive yet to see one with really strong integrated levers so would always suggest getting those separately
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