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I carry links in a separate package ... I know myself, and I know I would pull out the tool, drop the links, and be stuck on the roadside in knee-deep grass looking for them for an hour ... probably at night and in the rain. (A selection from the "Been there, done that" line of uncomfortable cycling experiences. )
My first MTB had a pump built into the seatpost. The pump was built for schraeder valves, but had a thread-on presta adapter. On a late-afternoon ride, I flatted at close to the furthest point from my car (of course). Everything went fine until it came time to unscrew the adapter from the pump and thread it onto the valve stem. The adapter slipped from my fingers and dropped into the dirt - gone. I gave up looking when it got too dark to look effectively any more, and started the hike back to my car via 2 miles of technical singletrack and another mile of road.
20+ years later, I sometimes lose small parts on the floor of my garage. Small parts out in world - with a tired body and cold hands - is a recipe for frustration.
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Great item Sexy Sliding Titanium “T” Driver - Gen 2 Combo – CountyComm
Then add in hex bits from Wera, plus torx or whatever. The Wera hex bits are cupped, like a Snap On "flank drive" socket and they are just excellent
also this little coupler is handy, square drive to hex bit.
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Dude you had me at Snap On. Can I raise you one ? I found a really cool little T-handle that has both 1/4" square and hex bit socket holder. it is titanium, from County Comm (countycomm.com)
Great item Sexy Sliding Titanium “T” Driver - Gen 2 Combo – CountyComm
Then add in hex bits from Wera, plus torx or whatever. The Wera hex bits are cupped, like a Snap On "flank drive" socket and they are just excellent
also this little coupler is handy, square drive to hex bit.
/markp
Great item Sexy Sliding Titanium “T” Driver - Gen 2 Combo – CountyComm
Then add in hex bits from Wera, plus torx or whatever. The Wera hex bits are cupped, like a Snap On "flank drive" socket and they are just excellent
also this little coupler is handy, square drive to hex bit.
/markp
( where can I find the square drive to hex bit coupler ? link ?)
this might be a similar option :
https://www.lithegoods.com/shop/p/ti...r_notification
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See ebay item https://www.ebay.com/itm/282698175761
or Chads toolbox for half the price 05042750001 WERA 784 A QUICK REL ADAPTOR 1/4" SQ X 1/4" HEX (chadstoolbox.com)
this is a top quality item
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or Chads toolbox for half the price 05042750001 WERA 784 A QUICK REL ADAPTOR 1/4" SQ X 1/4" HEX (chadstoolbox.com)
this is a top quality item
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Now that I think about it ... I don't think I've ever used the 8mm hex head on my multi-tool. It's just nice to have. Plus, the 8mm is just a removable head placed overtop the 5mm tool, so it's somewhat of a "throwaway" addition to the set. If at some point it gets lost, it wouldn't bother me in the least .
and as you state - it’s just a head and consumes very little space
but it would bother me if I lost one - had trouble finding them to purchase (initially)
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good small lightweight minimalist tool
( includes two small tire levers and bits are stored inside tool )
unfortunately Topeak discontinued - has not been avail for a while
terrymorse uses one I believe
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this past summer had to bring out the tools - but for for other riders / bikes
one time in a MUP parking area - helped another rider that did not have a torx bit (I was the only one in the lot at that time with a torx bit)
another time the rider was in our group - bike not maintained properly - rider did have a small multi tool but was insufficient
another time we encountered a rider that crashed - fair amount of damage done to the bike - so had to disassemble some of the drivetrain to free chain etc and free brake / rotor - and then McGuyver the bike in a state where it could be ridden or at the least pushed back
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I think there are two parts to this question. The first is identifying the features that you need. Do you need tools for one specific bike? All your bikes? Lots of tools to help others?
The second is locating a reasonably high-quality tool that does what you need it to do. Because I use nicer tools at home the majority of the time, I don't worry about carrying a super-nice multi-tool because it is only for emergencies.
The second is locating a reasonably high-quality tool that does what you need it to do. Because I use nicer tools at home the majority of the time, I don't worry about carrying a super-nice multi-tool because it is only for emergencies.
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Dude you had me at Snap On. Can I raise you one ? I found a really cool little T-handle that has both 1/4" square and hex bit socket holder. it is titanium, from County Comm (countycomm.com)
Great item Sexy Sliding Titanium “T” Driver - Gen 2 Combo – CountyComm
Then add in hex bits from Wera, plus torx or whatever. The Wera hex bits are cupped, like a Snap On "flank drive" socket and they are just excellent
also this little coupler is handy, square drive to hex bit.
/markp
Great item Sexy Sliding Titanium “T” Driver - Gen 2 Combo – CountyComm
Then add in hex bits from Wera, plus torx or whatever. The Wera hex bits are cupped, like a Snap On "flank drive" socket and they are just excellent
also this little coupler is handy, square drive to hex bit.
/markp
It's nice but while cool doesn't ratchet..Though I have a few CountyComm ti parts in a cart that make some neat stuff. I love titanium and odd neat stuff for EDC and camping.
I have a Spurcycle tool similar to that but it doesn't do 1/4 sockets so maybe I might go for that thing but I really don't need the sockets on that tool at the moment but would love to maybe carry some for the touring bike for fenders and my rear rack and such might be a cool alternative to the Park Tool thing I have whose name I forgot (not the IB tools but the little stick with the sockets).
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Perfect for me so far. Mind you, I've never broken a chain, nor needed anything larger than a 6mm hex.
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My remark was directed at cyccommute's post, where he stated anything was good if it didn't look like a standard multi-tool. While I appreciate the wisdom he brings to the forum, I think that this time he's, well, not in agreement with me. The thing is, I think those ubiquitous all-in-one multi-tools are great. One of those, along with a quick-link and a patch kit, can handle 99% of what I'm likely to run into on the road. Sometimes they're a bit awkward, but I don't lose parts.
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My remark was directed at cyccommute's post, where he stated anything was good if it didn't look like a standard multi-tool. While I appreciate the wisdom he brings to the forum, I think that this time he's, well, not in agreement with me. The thing is, I think those ubiquitous all-in-one multi-tools are great. One of those, along with a quick-link and a patch kit, can handle 99% of what I'm likely to run into on the road. Sometimes they're a bit awkward, but I don't lose parts.
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See ebay item https://www.ebay.com/itm/282698175761
or Chads toolbox for half the price 05042750001 WERA 784 A QUICK REL ADAPTOR 1/4" SQ X 1/4" HEX (chadstoolbox.com)
this is a top quality item
/markp
or Chads toolbox for half the price 05042750001 WERA 784 A QUICK REL ADAPTOR 1/4" SQ X 1/4" HEX (chadstoolbox.com)
this is a top quality item
/markp
now … where can I find a hex sleeve adapter (or whatever it is called ?) like the one in pic (attached to hex on the old school ritchey cpr tool) ?
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to further make little sense - I carry multiple types of connecting links - but ditched the chain tool
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Some multi-tools (I have one from Nashbar like this) are so small that they are ineffective---the screwdriver and some of the small hex-heads aren't long enough to reach into some areas without the body of the tool interfering with rotating the tool.
Smaller is not always better and there is such a thing as "too compact."
Smaller is not always better and there is such a thing as "too compact."
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Here’s the Fix-It-Sticks T-wrench I use. The tire levers and chain tool are very clever.
The best old school (and still useful) multi-tool was the Cool Tool. It was Invented by Robert Seals in 1990. I have several as well as the accessories…L.I.T.E. and Q.R. Tools, headset wrench, and hook spanner. I also have a Seals original from Chico, CA. This one is in the original package.
This is the tool kit I carry with me just about every where I go. I’ve used all of the parts but some get used more than others.
The best old school (and still useful) multi-tool was the Cool Tool. It was Invented by Robert Seals in 1990. I have several as well as the accessories…L.I.T.E. and Q.R. Tools, headset wrench, and hook spanner. I also have a Seals original from Chico, CA. This one is in the original package.
This is the tool kit I carry with me just about every where I go. I’ve used all of the parts but some get used more than others.
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(does not appear to be a fixit sticks case - but could be ?)
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The best old school (and still useful) multi-tool was the Cool Tool. It was Invented by Robert Seals in 1990. I have several as well as the accessories…L.I.T.E. and Q.R. Tools, headset wrench, and hook spanner. I also have a Seals original from Chico, CA. This one is in the original package.
This is the tool kit I carry with me just about every where I go. I’ve used all of the parts but some get used more than others.
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Fire-starter? If I get so frustrated I want to burn my biker, but it is metal ... I will just get more frustrated. Maybe a hacksaw blade?
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Holds a quick link in addition to the bits shown.
https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/...V-yMs-QeNTGpB0
Series has a couple more and they stack, held together magnetically.
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As I said earlier I carry a crack Bros Y-16 in my Topeak trunk bag and 5 of my 8 bikes have Topeak racks. On the other bikes I have a few tools in under seat bag. I have flat multi-tool that is slime brand has tire lever as each side of housing and allens inside that is a decent tool. I bought several of them at Ollie's for $3 each
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