It looks like a way of having hex bit for a large size bolt but without needing the full hexagonal bit in the multitool
BD59 on
Wrecking a large allen bolt. People strip allen bolts all the time with a proper full six sided tool with all side points engaged. And big allen bolts are often pretty tight, like pedals and cranks. Only two points being engaged is a surefire way to wreck something.
Greedy_Pomegranate14 on
8mm, as a last resort if your cranks or pedals fall off. Nowhere near enough leverage or surface area but better than nothing.
MrBirdbirdz on
I’d assume it’s a 8 / 10mm hex key with partial contact fitment. Probably for nipping up crank bolts or similar in an emergency ‘get you home’ scenario
FixedUpNorth on
It’s a hex wrench. But it’s narrow to fit in the smaller carrier and will only engage a two of the six corners.
explodingpixel on
8mm Allen key. Will it strip a bolt? Absolutely. Will you be able to get home if you need to use it? Yes. Just use it gently and it can save you a walk home
Dem_Troeder on
Try to flip the bit right next to this one up. Sometimes they work together and form one bit.
celeste_ferret on
That is the 8mm allen wrench. It’s not ideal that a full hex wouldn’t fit in the tool, but it’ll work in a pinch.
I’m trying to think where I use 8mm… Axle is 6mm. Maybe pedals?
TheGreaseGorilla on
EMERGENCY 8mm hex. Do not use that as a replacement for an 8 mm hex
jim2527 on
2 point 8mm hex head to save space
bvalentine615 on
On some multi tools this type of bit is meant to be paired with the bit next to it on the tool. Fold out the bit next to it, line them up together, and see if it makes a more complete 8mm bit shape.
Glittering_Trash9253 on
The next one over should open and be about flush against it to and add volume to make it fit better in the 8mm bolt. It’s there for “oh crap” moments to get you home not every day use lol.
itkovian on
Size 8 hex, used for removing/attaching pedals, for example. Or at least, that’s what my multitool has.
Mountain_Sky_7867 on
It’s a shaved down large hex wrench to get it to fit in the multitool. I would only use it in emergencies.
Ancient-Chinglish on
ooh it’s a rupee
RelationshipNo9336 on
It’s called the one-and-done. First time you used it on a hex bolt is the last time that hex bolt can be tightened.
0x47af7d8f4dd51267 on
8mm hex, can be used to tighten or loosen many pedals.
BazukaToof on
Ironically had a friend pedal all the way up to the start of our trail head and then his pedal just dropped to the ground. Micro tool had similar style bit on it. Figured it out pretty quick that it allowed us to reinstall his pedal. I should probably order another micro tool.
markworsnop on
Hex bolt wrench. I guess you don’t use that when you were out on the road somewhere if it got loose, but that would be unusual.
No_Year4886 on
I have this. Iv’e used it on pedals (tightening the pedal to the crank arm).
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Allen wrench (8mm?)would be my guess.
It looks like a way of having hex bit for a large size bolt but without needing the full hexagonal bit in the multitool
Wrecking a large allen bolt. People strip allen bolts all the time with a proper full six sided tool with all side points engaged. And big allen bolts are often pretty tight, like pedals and cranks. Only two points being engaged is a surefire way to wreck something.
8mm, as a last resort if your cranks or pedals fall off. Nowhere near enough leverage or surface area but better than nothing.
I’d assume it’s a 8 / 10mm hex key with partial contact fitment. Probably for nipping up crank bolts or similar in an emergency ‘get you home’ scenario
It’s a hex wrench. But it’s narrow to fit in the smaller carrier and will only engage a two of the six corners.
8mm Allen key. Will it strip a bolt? Absolutely. Will you be able to get home if you need to use it? Yes. Just use it gently and it can save you a walk home
Try to flip the bit right next to this one up. Sometimes they work together and form one bit.
That is the 8mm allen wrench. It’s not ideal that a full hex wouldn’t fit in the tool, but it’ll work in a pinch.
[https://www.specialized.com/us/en/swat-conceal-carry-mtb-tool/p/4279931](https://www.specialized.com/us/en/swat-conceal-carry-mtb-tool/p/4279931)
I’m trying to think where I use 8mm… Axle is 6mm. Maybe pedals?
EMERGENCY 8mm hex. Do not use that as a replacement for an 8 mm hex
2 point 8mm hex head to save space
On some multi tools this type of bit is meant to be paired with the bit next to it on the tool. Fold out the bit next to it, line them up together, and see if it makes a more complete 8mm bit shape.
The next one over should open and be about flush against it to and add volume to make it fit better in the 8mm bolt. It’s there for “oh crap” moments to get you home not every day use lol.
Size 8 hex, used for removing/attaching pedals, for example. Or at least, that’s what my multitool has.
It’s a shaved down large hex wrench to get it to fit in the multitool. I would only use it in emergencies.
ooh it’s a rupee
It’s called the one-and-done. First time you used it on a hex bolt is the last time that hex bolt can be tightened.
8mm hex, can be used to tighten or loosen many pedals.
Ironically had a friend pedal all the way up to the start of our trail head and then his pedal just dropped to the ground. Micro tool had similar style bit on it. Figured it out pretty quick that it allowed us to reinstall his pedal. I should probably order another micro tool.
Hex bolt wrench. I guess you don’t use that when you were out on the road somewhere if it got loose, but that would be unusual.
I have this. Iv’e used it on pedals (tightening the pedal to the crank arm).