Before You Buy a Multi-Tool, Watch This

Excellent video Dr Bridgewood. I used to have one of those 30 function Topeak contraptions, but it disappeared from my collection of bits in the late 20 teens. If anyone finds it, it'd be great if they could let me know. 😉

Dude. Good work… But your hair is starting to get out of hand. Ha.

Nice video. But should be classified as an advert

I do have tip thats based on Chris Carmichaels lonely sock hack. Keep your multitool in an old sock. The sock keeps it from rattling and scratching, plus its perfect when fixing the chain or that day when your stomach wont accept another powerbar.💩

You are "such a nerd." Sadly, so am I. After owning a bike shop, fixed bikes, etc etc this is really helpful! Tools have changed so much recently, and this is a huge help for catching up on some of the less common tools that are now available. The small torque travel pack is awesome. Guess I am putting in an order…
BTW, I went to a handlebar tool insert system (Rock Bros) and it is fantastic.

A long time ago I bought a Topeak Rocket Ratchet that came with a small ratchet, 1/4" bits, a chain break tool, and tire (tyre) levers. Absolutely delightful bit of kit. Not sure if they make that specific kit anymore. There are tons of the mini ratchets at hardware and automotive stores now as well.

Having broken 2 chains in the past year, the PT30 is what I'm looking for. I can stop carrying around a dedicated chain breaker…besides my legs.

I have seen riders with all the gear but no idea how to use it, so your video at least will help them decide what to carry , but then actually get someone else to do the job for them.

If I had the money I'd buy boatloads of different multitools just to try them, but I do agree with Ollie on the mini-ratchet. I end up using mine a lot at the work stand, and don't carry it on me when I ride.

For the traditional multi-tool design I'm a big fan of the CrankBros M10, which lacks chain breaker and other gadgets, but does have ~2" long bits to help reach those slight harder to access fasteners.

DAYSAVER….

can y pick heavy on fuck Bic.
just know lb. Fuck SHIT

I carry a ratchet. Way better but it's not a cycling specific one, I just put which bits I need together. Actual recommendations of varying price points would be great. From budget to premium.

Yeah, I can see the biggest tool in this review 😂

"Increasingly, bikes come with Torx bits" which is why I swap them out for hex fittings when I get the chance. And stainless hex bolts, where the bolt isn't subject to a high shear load. Bottle cage bolts are fine; stainless bolts used to secure a rear rack are not. I tried it once and the bolts snapped off in about a month's time.

that amazing hair 🧔 has a nerd attached to it 😊

It would be nice to have a day braker in the pool of tools. I've been using that for the past two years withouth any issue at ll!

Great video – thanks.
I've been cycling for more years than I care to admit (once you're well past a half century of riding …) and I've always carried a bigger multitool since they became common (in the 70s an d 80s it was actually tools). I have used a chain breaker on the road in anger – at the start of my zigzag across the US by Windcheetah, I realised that I had not properly threaded the chain through the derailleur at it was running outside the tabs on the cage (careless I know, but there you go). But something that many people seem to forego is a small (e.g. 6 mm) spanner – this is essentially if you're in the real wilds. Hi-tech allenkey-head bolts, nevermind torx, may not be available if you need to re-build a pannier rack that hasn't copped with the rough roads, for example, but any roadside garage, mechanic, hardware shop etc. will have 6mm nuts and bolts. I've also recently adopted a ratchet tool though, since they the bees knees for DIY if you don't have an electric screwdriver or it can't access the necessary.

Hi, which tubeless plugs is using Ollie in this video ?

i bought for both my bikes (Gravel and race ) the Silca multi tool with torx tool (when they where on some sort of discount :))

Blackburn Big Switch!

I've tried my fair share of multi tools and had essentially decided that they can get you out of an emergency situation, but they're clumsy as heck to use. Escpecially when tightening those bottle cages. The big switch, being able to insert the tool into the end of the lever allows you to get into smaller spaces and you can use another tool to add leverage if necessary. You can keep some cash and an air tag in the case too.

Since I acquired mine they've added a smaller one and a ratchet tool, which I would probably get now.

I had a Leatherman for a while, then I discovered the Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X Plus with the ratchet set. Yes, it’s expensive, but I’ve used it for many years and it has never let me down.

Counting down to the arrival of multi-tools with power-bank features for emergency charging the flat electronic shifting battery.