That’s why we included multi-tools that offer only the bare minimum as well as those that can make just about any midride repair. We haven’t tested all the tools on our list, but we’ve used enough to know what you need (and don’t need). How We Chose These Multi-Toolsīicycling’s test team has certainly experienced no shortage of roadside and trailside repairs and adjustments-from loose cleat bolts to saddle-height tweaks to flats and more. Another has an integrated CO2 dispenser that works with both presta and Schrader valves. One of our favorites includes a small torque wrench to help prevent overtightening bolts and potentially damaging sensitive parts, like carbon handlebars. Some disassemble and reassemble in ways that offer more leverage or to keep the tool from flexing in use for more precision tightening. Some tools are magnetized to help hold bits in place on the tool itself, or to hold the tool in place on the bike. Join Bicycling All Access for more gear picks Cool Tech to Look For They are also high quality and comfortable enough to use on a regular basis-as at home on a workbench as they are in a backpack or jersey pocket. These are great set-it-and-forget-it options.īench-worthy tools tend to come in roll-up pouches and include removable handles that allow extra leverage. Hidden multi-tools attach to or slot into existing openings on your bike, so you don’t need to carry them in a pack, seatbag, or jersey pocket. (You likely could completely assemble or disassemble a bicycle with one if you wanted.) They can be bulky-likely best carried in a backpack or seatbag-but will let you ride worry-free. They are small, lightweight, and simple.Īll-in- one tools contain pretty much everything you need, including tire levers and a chain tool, to fix most any malfunction. You’ll likely need to augment them with a set of tire levers and/or a chain tool to have an all-situations fixer. With a multi-tool and a mini socket set, you’ll be able to take on any number of minor issues at the roadside and not let them ruin your day.Super-minima list tools contain the bare essentials-mostly hex wrenches. In fact our mini socket set pick is so good, we reckon most bikers will grab one because they’re so cheap and yet so handy. We’ve also picked a great mini socket-set for riders who want better screwdriver options than you’ll get with a motorcycle multitool.
You might also consider replacing your bike’s OWM toolkit with something a little more substantial. We’ve checked out the range of multi-tools and picked our best 3 to fit every budget. There are 100s of random reasons why it makes sense to carry a multi-tool. Maybe you’ve got an annoying label in your jacket you want to snip off, or a stone’s smashed your mudguard and you need to cut off the bit that’s no rubbing your tyre.
You never know what you might need a multitool but they usually come in handy when you’re in a bit of a tight spot. The compact design packs in plenty of the tools you need to keep you moving. Handy in the garage but even more useful when out on the bike, especially when you’re touring. If you own a motorcycle, the chances are you’re going to need to perform some maintenance from time to time and a multi-tool is a seriously handy weapon in any rider’s arsenal.
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