![]() ![]() The bits-including 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6mm hex and Torx 25 wrenches, plus a Philips head screwdriver-are interchangeable, so you get even more features than the original, but it’s small enough that you’ll never notice that it’s in your purse or jersey pocket.įix It Sticks Replaceable Edition, $35.00, Competitive Cyclist The nice part about Fix It Sticks is that they’re adjustable, so you can always get the leverage you need for the job you’re doing. Hex wrenches: (1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm)įor the absolute simplest multitool out there-perfect for a commuter who wants to keep his or her do-it-all in a small briefcase.Park Tool I-Beam Mini with Chain Tool, $24.00, Competitive Cyclist Philips and flat head screwdrivers, hex wrench (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm) Torx T25, spoke wrench (14, 15, 16G and M7), chain tool.Syncros Composite 14 Multitool, $15.00, Competitive Cyclist It includes 14 tools, inlacing a Philips head and flat head screwdriver, six hex wrenches, a Torx T25 for your more delicate adjustments, four spoke wrenches, and-arguably most important-a chain tool for those pesky chain breaks that stop any ride in its tracks. ![]() Steel tools and a glass-reinforced nylon shell make for a long-lasting multitool-and at $15, the Syncros Composite is a good buy. 17 near-universal bike tools, including a T25 Torx wrench and a Mavic M7 spoke wrench.Pedro’s Intensive Care Unit + M7, $30.00, Competitive Cyclist Bonus: a bottle opener for post-ride beers. This one has 17 tools attached, including hex wrenches and a T25 Torx wrench, as well as tire levers and a Mavic M7 spoke wrench for quick adjustments to your Mavic rims on the ride. Pedro’s Intensive Care Unit + M7 multitool is for a serious cyclist who can make on-the-fly repairs handily. Spoke wrenches located on the chain tool handle: #0, #1 & #2 sizes.Torx keys, essential for modern bikes: T25, T30 sizes.8mm hex with hollow core that will accept loose hex keys to provide additional leverage.Individual hex keys: “L” bend with ball end to get into funky places: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, and 5mm sizes.RELATED: Never Pack These 9 Bike Tools in Your Carry-On Luggageīlackburn Wayside Multi-Tool, $35.00, Performance Bike The tool works for standard adjustments, but also for repairing a 7 to 11 speed chain, spreading disc brake pads, and tube valve cores. It has nine tools, covers 19 different functions, and even features a knife-so don’t pack it in your carry-on for your next flight. But that doesn’t mean it’s lacking in the tool department. The Blackburn Wayside multitool is ideal for mountain biking or road riding, thanks to its compact and lightweight nature. Chain hook, knife, disc brake spreader, #2 Phillips, and flathead.Topeak Alien III Multi-Tool, $70.00, Competitive Cyclist Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play The Alien III boasts 2 to 10mm hex wrenches a T25 Torx 8, 9, and 10mm box-end wrenches 14, 15, and Mavic/Shimano spoke wrenches and #2 Phillips/flat-head screwdrivers, plus a chain hook, knife, and disc brake spreader. It splits into two parts for easier access to key features, and comes in a nylon bag to keep everything together. ![]() The priciest of the bunch, Topeak Alien III Multi Tool is also the most feature-rich on this list, and it’s ideal for someone who does bike touring, needs the ability to make a lot of adjustments, or just has bad luck when it comes to on-trail mechanical issues. You might not need a massive tool, but whatever ride you’re planning, it’s best to be prepared. A good multitool can help make on-the-fly adjustments to things like seat height, tighten bolts and cleats, help pry off a recalcitrant tire in a pinch, and fix pretty much anything that breaks on your bike. No cyclist should be without a multitool on a ride: whether you’re riding on the road with your weekly club ride, shredding singletrack in the backcountry, or just running a few errands on your commuter bike, you should always be packing. ![]()
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