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Old 09-14-19, 06:56 PM
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I've been using a now discontinued multi-tool for many years, called the Topeak toolbar.

It's a brilliant design:

1. Very small and lightweight, so it fits into even the smallest saddle bag (1/4 inch ruled paper):


2. Rounded edges, so there's no chance it will puncture a spare tube.

3. Thin but strong aluminum tire levers that slide out of slots on the side of the body.


4. A tool bit caddy inside the body that stores up to 5 bits of your choice.


5. Bits drop into the swivel head and are held in place with a magnet. Use it as a screwdriver for tight spaces.


6. Or swivel the head 90º to make it a right angle driver.


I can think of a couple of things that would make it better:

1. A detent on the swivel to help it stay in screwdriver or 90º position.
2. A ratchet mechanism on the swivel.

This tool has gotten me and others back on the road again many times.
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