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[Gionnirocket]

A multi tool for the most part are half_ass'd gimmicks. You should carry a full set of hex wrenches and a real screwdriver as they don't take up much space, don't weigh much and WORK when needed.
That said I do carry a base Leatherman for the knife.

 

[Mr. Coffee]

A multi tool for the most part are half_ass'd gimmicks.

Many are, but there are good cyclist multi-tools out there that seem to work well for most people. Crank Brothers, Topeak, Pedro's, and Blackburn all seem to make great multi-tools that get the job done. If you just grab any multi-tool at random they are unlikely to be an optimum fit for you and your bike, but if you do a little bit of research and experimentation you can find one that works great for you.

I'm really intrigued by the Mineral Bikes Mini Bar, which seems like an awesome tool and if I could get one it would probably be in my every ride carry. Unfortunately they seem to have been out of stock for a long time.

The Silca T-Ratchet is awesome but very expensive and I'm nervous about losing the tiny bits during an emergency field repair. So I usually use it when I'm working on a bike at home.

On extended adventures I usually carry a Leatherman Micra and a small locking-blade pocketknife.

 

[antboy]

Always watch out for multi tools that look really cool but have a very short reach. A lot of bolts are in locations where you need a centimeter or more of reach to actually get at the bolt to tighten it or adjust it.

It is good to take the time with a new multi tool to find out what locations on your bike it cannot get to and bring some other alternative (maybe just a hex key). I also bring hex keys (or some alternative tool with more reach and leverage) for bolts I am likely to mess with a lot.

Sure dedicated tools are better, and on longer rides I'm possibly over-packed, but it's proven itself handy on a couple of rides now (only other peoples bikes so far, knock on wood).

 

[6zfshdb]

On extended adventures I usually carry a Leatherman Micra and a small locking-blade pocketknife.

"Never go anywhere without a knife"

[Gibbs]

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

After getting this battery pump, I've stopped using my bicycle pumps. I also use it for my autos. Now I check tire pressures more. I have Schwalbe Marathon 700C tires and they are so stiff that pressing down on the tire doesn't tell you anything. I thought it was up to pressure but measured it at 15 psi in the rear and 29 psi in the front. They should be at least around 80 psi.

Thanks for bringing this pump to my attention. Having lots of Ryobi batteries around, thought I'd give it a try. Can't speak to longevity yet, but the price is right, and ease of use (including recharging) is far beyond that of any bike pump I've owned. Really appreciate the real-time pressure read-out.

Totally out of excuses on tire pressure now.

Estimating air pressure by pinching bike tires used to be one of my centers of excellence (along with losing hats). But like you, I had no idea how low my current tires (Specialized Crossroads Armadillos) had become.

In retrospect, I should have known better. These tires have foam inserts and the highest puncture resistance Specialized has to offer. This being my 1st ebike, never had a need for that much puncture protection before.

 

[Gionnirocket]

The Silca T-Ratchet is awesome but very expensive and I'm nervous about losing the tiny bits during an emergency field repair. So I usually use it when I'm working on a bike at home.

And that's the other problem... You always loss the bit you need most.

 

[Jeremy McCreary]

"Never go anywhere without a knife"

[Gibbs]

Couldn't agree more.

It's an odd asymmetry that the one tool to carry above all others -- in daily life, on trips, in the wild -- takes things apart rather than putting them together.

 

[chunk]

I like the OSHA approved footwear.

 

[fooferdoggie]

I really like this swiss tool wrench setup. but the only complaint is the cost. plush sure levers are way small for y hands. but it works really well full size wrenches in a compact size.

 

[fooferdoggie]

For this bike I got this version of the dynaplug
2 sizes of plug and each end flips room for more in the middle.

 

[tomjasz]

or me those tools with loose changeable points are guaranteed losers. I WILL lose one or more. So for over a decade, I've stuck with topeak mini tools. But I needed to use some electrical tape to keep from losing the one removable head.

 

[PedalUma]

I normally use a ratcheted breaker bar when extracting old bottom brackets. Sometimes freewheels are stuck. That is when I pull out the 18" monkey wrench. It can be extended with a pipe.

 

[Tom@WashDC]

PedalUma, I See your tool, and raise you two tools.

 

[PedalUma]

Does Trump have a flag behind his toilet? So that is why Biden's face is so clean. He is about to get a facial.

 

[Rome]

Disassembly time on the Bafang.
All I needed was the #3489 Lang to remove and replace the snap ring.

 

[PCeBiker]

Is there a chain tool like this that can both close and open a chain link?



I've got a similar c-clip tool that will open or close a c-clip.
The jaws won't open up far enough to get into a chain link though.

 

[PCeBiker]

No no no...
It's a snap ring plier.
You must have a tool for removing missing link on your chain people call it master link tool for remove and replace chain link.

Yes, I've got one coming, but it's geared the wrong way to remove a chain link.
It's geared to close the new quick link.




I'd have to use both hands and pull the handles apart to remove the old link.
That might be clumsy and difficult to do?

 

[PCeBiker]

Cool
I got something similar.

How hard is it to compress a quick link to remove it using that tool?

Maybe I'll be OK with my chain link tool when it arrives?

 

[PedalUma]

The quick link tool can open with compression. Just move it half way to the next link. The compression is then pulling apart. Then move it to the other side and do the same thing.

 

[PCeBiker]

The quick link tool can open with compression. Just move it half way to the next link. The compression is then pulling apart. Then move it to the other side and do the same thing.

Ohhh OK.. Thanks

I wonder if I would have figured that out?