Multi-tools are very compact and light. You can stash it in your bag and forget
about it until you need it most. Multi-tools are designed to give you everything
you need to cope with minor breakdowns.
What to look for:
Number of tools - the more pieces on the tool, the more jobs
the multi-tool can perform. However, more pieces means more weight, more complexity
and more space taken by the tool.
Materials - stainless steel and titanium bits are expensive but
are very long lasting. Cheap plastic and mild steel multi-tools are cheap but dont
have good longevity.
Here are our pick of the best multi-tools:
Tacx T4810 9 Piece Multi Tool - £4.99
Functional multi-tool for less that five pounds! Small nine piece multi-tool
with 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm Allen Keys and both Phillips and flat-head
screwdrivers.
Topeak X-Tool Multi Tool - £9.99
Unique looking 19 function tool with casing to hide all the tools and keeps them
out of harms way
- 6, 11 and 12 mm ring spanners, 8, 10, 13 and 15 mm open ended spanners, 2
tyre levers, Phillips and flat blade screw drivers, Allen keys from 2.5 to 8mm,
14 and 15 gauge spoke wrench, a T25 Torx tool, and a 9/10 speed compatible chain
tool
- All tools fold into the case, which is designed to be as flat and smooth as
possible, to avoid snagging and to prevent injuries in the event of a crash
- Measurements: 94 x 40 x 35mm
- Weight: 203grams
SKS CT-Worx Mini Trail Tool - £19.99
Unique looking 20 function tool with casing to hide all the tools and keeps them
out of harms way
- An innovative multi-tool concept
- The compact and functional CT-Worx will cater for all your trailside needs
with ease
- Intelligent casing hides all the tools and keeps them out of harms way
- Bursting with tools, the CT-Worx travel boasts 6, 11 and 12 mm ring spanners,
8, 10, 13 and 15 mm open ended spanners, 2 tyre levers, Phillips and flat blade
screw drivers, a full spread of Allen keys from 2.5 to 8 mm, 14 and 15 gauge
nipple spanners, a T25 Torx tool, and a 9/10 speed compatible chain tool
- All tools fold into the casing which is cleverly designed to be as flat and
smooth as possible, to avoid snagging and to stop Multi-tool shaped injuries in
the event of a crash
- 20 functions
- Measurements: 94 x 40 x 35 mm
- Weight: 223 grams
Topeak Hexus II Multi Tool - £19.99
16 function tool for road or mountain bike use with a high-grade plastic
body.
- 2, 2.5, 3, 4 (x2), 5, 6, 8mm Allen wrenches
- Phillips & flat head screwdrivers
- Torx T25 bit for disc brake
- Universal chain tool, Chain hook
- Spoke wrenches for 14g & 15g
- Tyre lever with 4mm Allen wrench for use with the chain tool or for adjusting
the tool itself
- 2x tyre levers
- 167g
Topeak Ratchet Rocket Multi Tool - £27.99
The Ratchet Rocket features a fine tooth ratchet mechanism with reverse lever
and thumb wheel for quick rotation and control in tight spots. Ratchet tool snaps
into an integrated chain tool and bit storage box.
- QR Clamp Water bottle Boss Mount included
- Allen Wrenches 2/2.5/3/4/5/6mm
- Chain Pin Breaker
- No.2 Phillips screw driver
- Storage Box Engineering grade polymer/Thermoplastic
- Tyre Levers 2 Hard Anodized Aluminium Levers
- Torx Bit T25
- Size (L x W x H) 10.8 x 5.6 x 3.2 cm
- Weight 192 g / 0.42 lb (w/ storage box)
Airace 21 in 1 Metallic Folding Tool Set - £43.99
Yes, its expensive, but getting 21 tools in a frankly tiny package is very good
value.
- Cr-V Metallic tool
- Black with chrome finish hex 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm
- 2x Tyre levers
- Philip #2/ flat /T25
- Stainless steel plate with 8,9,10,12mm box wrench, 14/15/16G spoke wrench and
bottle opener
- Additional hex 3mm for self maintenance
- Chain breaker
- Chain retainer
Knog 20 Function Multi Tool - £34.49
Ergonomic and beautiful tool.
- Screwdriver Philips-head, Flat-head
- Hex Keys 2mm. 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm
- Torx Driver T25
- Hex Bolt Wrench 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 15mm
- Spoke Wrenches 1 x 3.23 nipples, 1 x 3.30 nipples, 1 x 3.45 nipples, 1 x 3.96
nipples
- Chain Tool
- Size 50 x 50mm, depth varies depending on tool
- Weight: 178 grams
- Material Chrome vanadium with a forged aluminium hard cover
So there you are, pick one and be well prepared for any minor mechanicals which
may occur.
