6/29/2023 0 Comments Wirecutter best bike multi tool![]() With 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm Allen keys, T25 and T30 Torx keys, plus a flat-bladed screwdriver you can later add a pair of Pedros’ Micro tyre levers, which can be snapped to the side of the tool.Īt 95 grams it’s light. The RX Micro-9 multiTool is one of the first that’s great to use both on the road, and with the bike in the stand. If you can do without a chain tool (check out the RX Micro-20 if you can’t), then you’ll likely find all you need. Simple to the point of being basic, and not exactly cheap, the Pedros RX Micro-9 multitool is included here because it’s quality and nice to use. Pedros make a great selection of workshop tools, but its multitools have often been solid if a little clunky. What we say: Very simple, the quality of Pedros’ workshop tools is in evidence here, just in miniaturised form. Designed for performance and durability its aluminium body and premium tool steel bits our backed by our rust-free guarantee What the makers say: The Rx Micro multitool delivers the perfect balance of size, weight, and function, ready for trailside repairs and daily adjustments. Pedros Rx Micro-9: The best multitool for simplicity and life-long durability Plus it looks nice, which never hurts.īuy now from Wiggle for £35.99 6. We’re not fans of the L-shaped kink given to the smallest 2mm Allen key, but otherwise, it gets top marks from a mechanical standpoint. Unlike its larger siblings, the V-10’s width isn’t so excessive as to hinder its use. Slim in profile, its rounded edges give the entire tool a pleasing feel – both in the hand and when stored in a pocket. The bits, which include 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm Allen keys, T25, and T30 Torx keys, and a Phillips-head screwdriver are joined by an 11-speed compatible chain breaker.Īll made of tough stainless steel, and have proved more than averagely durable. About as large a tool as we’d like to carry, it packs in zero that’s surplus to requirements.Ĭonsidering it packs in ten different tools, this unit remains impressively light and slim. What we say: Offering a lot of tools, along with the often essential chain breaker, the V-10 is compact yet fully-featured. Machined aluminium side plates hold forged and stainless steel bits and equally durable fastening hardware. What they say: Lightweight, low profile, and optimised for modern component groups. Lezyne V-10: The best all-round multitool The ability to match the bits to your particular needs will appeal to keen mechanics and novices alike.īuy now from Tredz for £24.99 5. One of the best takes we’ve seen on this style of multitool. Weighing a reasonable 118 grams, the whole system comes in its own carry case. Held in place by strong Neodymium magnets, the system can exert a chunky maximum 54 Nm of torque. With plentiful reach and lots of leverage, the tools are a joy to use and outperform those found on stubbier multitools. However, it’ll also accept any standard ¼” bit, allowing for a huge degree of customisation. These then combine to create a compact little driver.Īrriving wrapped in its own fabric pouch, this fully-featured set arrives with eight interchangeable bits 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 Allen keys, a T25 Torx, plus a Phillips screwdriver. Its unique design sees eight interchangeable tools which can be fitted into the end of two bars. What we say: A clever take on the traditional multitool, Fix It Sticks provide both leverage and a customisable tool selection. By adding replaceable bits, custom combinations can be created to match your needs. What they say: Fix It Sticks feature a design allowing them to travel flat for compactness, but snap together to form a T-wrench for fastening applications. Birzman Feexman E-Version 5: The best minimalist multitool Includes a self-tightening tool and a neoprene bag.īuy now from Wiggle for £31.99 2. In comparison, the Mini 20 strikes the right balance. Also smuggling in a fat 10mm Allen key, it’ll even fit or remove pedals, although you might struggle for leverage.Ī good model for those who like to be equipped for most eventualities, Topeak and other brands do make more featured tools, but we tend to find them heavy and awkward to use. With an easy to use removable chain tool, this features a bunch of spoke wrenches for truing your wheels. ![]() These include Torx wrenches and a stubby metal tyre lever that’s actually more useful for jimmying apart disc brake pads. So what do you get for your money?Ībout as fully featured a tool as we think it wise to carry, the Topeak Mini 20 Pro has all the modern bits you’ll need. ![]() What we say: This is about as comprehensive a multitool as you’ll need with 23 separate tools on board. What they say: A precision full-metal 23 function mini tool made to handle any road or trailside repair. ![]()
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