Unanswered Best Multi-tool?

[jonathan horticulturist]

OneUp EDC tool system looks good, but I don’t know if my steerer is threaded or not on my Haibike Sduro Full Fat Six.

I was going to get a Topeak Mini 20 Pro 20 Function instead if it’s not. Is that the best one?

 

[Mike Smith]

Have an old Topeak Alien Mini that does the job, although the Levo has a nifty multi tool stashed away on the frame.
The alien has a really good chain tool which is a very useful not checked whether the Pro20 has one.

 

[Halcon]

OneUp EDC tool system looks good, but I don’t know if my steerer is threaded or not on my Haibike Sduro Full Fat Six.

I was going to get a Topeak Mini 20 Pro 20 Function instead if it’s not. Is that the best one?

The One Up EDC requires a special tool (that they sell) to score threads into your steerer tube. If that is not a problem many people love it. Specialized sells their SWAT Conceal Carry MTB Tool that is held in the steerer tube at both ends and does not require you to thread anything but it cannot carry CO2 canisters and the tool itself may not have all the bits you require.
I have the SWAT tool and it works for me and I never forget it because it lives in the bike. Topeak does have the Ninja tools that attach with a water bottle.

 

[fos'l]

Am I missing something? Didn't threaded steerers go the way of the wild goose with bell-bottom pants?

 

[Mike Smith]

It's for storing tools inside the empty space of the steerer tube,

 

[Gary]

There's no best multitool
As a minimum try to choose one that covers every fastener on your bike and will split a chain.
There's no point having a fancy multitool if it won't re-tighten the bolt that has come loose.

 

[jonathan horticulturist]

There's no best multitool
As a minimum try to choose one that covers every fastener on your bike and will split a chain.
There's no point having a fancy multitool if it won't re-tighten the bolt that has come loose.

Yeah well what I have been doing is carrying a toolkit in my pack, which I am tired of doing. If I can’t find a do it all Multi-tool, then maybe getting two diffferent ones will cover all the bases.

 

[Tamas]

OneUp EDC tool system looks good, but I don’t know if my steerer is threaded or not on my Haibike Sduro Full Fat Six.

I was going to get a Topeak Mini 20 Pro 20 Function instead if it’s not. Is that the best one?

I have the Topeak Mini 20 Pro for 4 years and I love it. It has everything I need on the road in a small light package.

 

[Gary]

One multitool should cover you. My point was more about finding one that covers everything without loads of extra pointless stuff.
Obvz you'll also need something to sort out punctures and inflate too

 

[Mike Smith]

Topeak are good tools, the chain splitters are excellent seen a fair few other makes break!
I've had my alien for at least 10 years or so, and has all the essential fitments. I quite often use it whilst working on the bike in the garage instead of the main tools in the tool box!
The other thing I carry is a CO2 pump and a few tie wraps and spare tube, there was a thread a good while ago about what to carry.

 

[Mike Smith]

The original Alien was the daddy of tools all those years back!!

 

[jonathan horticulturist]

there was a thread a good while ago about what to carry.

Linky?

 

[Mike Smith]

Linky?

Here we go Ross LINKY

 

[markmillen]

edc one up tool nice tool well made always on the bike

 

[gelfy666]

I've got the One Up Edc.... Luckily my lbs stocks them and has the fitting tool, so they fitted for free, only takes 10mins max.

 

[Halcon]

Am I missing something? Didn't threaded steerers go the way of the wild goose with bell-bottom pants?

The EDC requires you to use a tool to thread the inside of the steerer tube so that the EDC system can be screwed in place in the top of the tube, it's not the same as a threaded steerer.

 

[ckay76]

I got the alien from go outdoors. Price matched from Halfords (£20) and they beat it by 10% got it for £18

 

[All Mountain Coaching]

I've had a crank brothers 17 for ages, no complaints. Don't think there is a 'best one'. In the winter the screw came off the end and it fell to pieces. They replaced it no questions, no receipt and sent 2x back

 

[johnc]

I've got the One Up Edc.... Luckily my lbs stocks them and has the fitting tool, so they fitted for free, only takes 10mins max.

Hi is this a service they offer. If so what is shop called?

 

[R120]

I have one of these - bit expensive but if you hunt about you can find them reasonably priced. Really like how you can increase the leverage by flipping the sleeve round, best multitool i have had.

F15

 

[Witte300]

I carry the alien 3 multitool with me in my backpack.
Alien 3

 

[steve_sordy]

I carry the Topeak Hexus II and a Gerber Multiplier. Along with some zip ties and some gaffer tape wrapped around my mini pump, there's not much I can't fix.

Oh, and some spare brake pads, short lengths of chain, magic links, tyre wall patch, glue-less patches, a spare inner tube, and half a dozen paper towels!

But there are some things that can go wrong that nothing but component replacement or shed time will fix.

I also carry a small folding saw for trail obstructions, but that's a tool isn't it?

 

[jonathan horticulturist]

I also carry a small folding saw for trail obstructions, but that's a tool isn't it?

Never thought of that one before.

 

[steve_sordy]

I have this one
Yeoman Turbo Folding Saw | J Parker Dutch Bulbs

This saw will go through 5" diameter tree branches like a knife through hot butter (only a slight exaggeration). I also use it as a very effective slasher to clear brambles, nettles and other trail barriers. It may also be an effective self defence weapon, but so far I've not needed it.

From experience the first thing I do is to replace the big screw that acts as the main hinge with another bolt that has a Nyloc nut to secure it. Because I also use the saw as a slashing tool, I lost a blade or two before I started making mods.

The other thing to change is the split pin that is the pivot for the blade locking mechanism. They are not robust enough for slashing duties, so I push it out and replace it with a galvanised nail that I saw off and then centre punch each end. If the locking mechanism fails, the blade can close on your fingers!

This all may see a bit of an arseache, but it doesn't take long and once done you only need to buy a new one when the blade goes blunt, and no trapped fingers! For less than £10 it is an absolute bargain and I don't travel off-piste without one.

 

[Mad Mark]

I carry the Topeak Hexus II and a Gerber Multiplier. Along with some zip ties and some gaffer tape wrapped around my mini pump, there's not much I can't fix.

Oh, and some spare brake pads, short lengths of chain, magic links, tyre wall patch, glue-less patches, a spare inner tube, and half a dozen paper towels!

But there are some things that can go wrong that nothing but component replacement or shed time will fix.

I also carry a small folding saw for trail obstructions, but that's a tool isn't it?

Do you have a trailer on the back of your bike ??

 

[JetSetDemo]

I have the Topeak but now I have seen it I want the Crankbrothers

 

[steve_sordy]

Do you have a trailer on the back of your bike ??

No trailer, just a Camelbak MULE.
Containing all of the above, plus a Topeak digital pressure gauge, a small combination lock with one meter of steel cable, three chocolate covered flapjacks, 1.5 - 3 litres of water depending upon season, pain killers, car keys, £10 in an envelope, asthma inhaler. Depending upon weather forecast, extra layer and/or spare gloves. Doesn't feel like much and it feels like the right stuff to take. I have used all of it from time to time when the lack of it would have been very inconvenient. No room for a spare battery though!

 

[Doomanic]

I asked this very question a while ago and ended up with a Topeak Alien II. It appears to be an excellent deterrent because I haven't had to use it yet.
ALiEN™ II | Topeak
Available at 50% off RRP at Hellfrauds;
Topeak Alien II Multi-Tool

 

[DAZ1925]

The OneUp EDC tool system also fits into a pump they sell that can be either mounted to your bike or put in a backpack

 

[Dax]

Hexus 2 for me. Owned it for about 15 years, saved me on a load of times when chains have snapped.