Mr. Coffee
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- Region
- USA
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- A Demented Corner of the North Cascades
Multi tools are weird, they vary a lot in quality and ergonomics and what will work or won't work for you can depend a lot on how big or small your hands are. So there isn't one good answer. A lot of multi tools, especially inexpensive ones or lightweight ones, have a very short reach and can be useless for getting at a lot of bolts.
If you are talking about maintenance at home, I'd spend the money to get a decent work stand that will hold your bike. Your back and your knees will thank you for that.
You can buy inexpensive basic bike tool kits, that can often be a good starting point and you can replace the tools you use frequently with much better ones. There is a basic one from Wal-mart that costs around $20.
Get a decent floor pump or compressor with a pressure gauge.
Some stuff I like and use pretty frequently:
If you are talking about maintenance at home, I'd spend the money to get a decent work stand that will hold your bike. Your back and your knees will thank you for that.
You can buy inexpensive basic bike tool kits, that can often be a good starting point and you can replace the tools you use frequently with much better ones. There is a basic one from Wal-mart that costs around $20.
Get a decent floor pump or compressor with a pressure gauge.
Some stuff I like and use pretty frequently:
- Wera hex wrenches
- Silca T-ratchet TI-torque
- Knipex Mini Pliers/Wrench
- Lezyne Sport Gravel Drive Floor Pump
