Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I like the Park CT5.
Not minuscule, but it is a good robust tool for both home and road use.
You could probably remove the cross bar if you wish... but..
I had a portable cheap Chinese Multitool that I was using. I was breaking a Wipperman 9s chain for my nephew, and the chain broke the multitool.
The chain tool is something that I like to be able to count on.
I've also typically traveled with the park due to its strength, and started doing so after breaking a cheaper one, its what I have in my touring kit. Had a chain where the pins were peened to make it stronger, to break it I had to put a wrench on the park tool for extra leverage and a pair of pliers on the post and it held up fine, but that can be the one upside to some of the bigger multi-tools, they have the leverage for tougher chains. For my other regular use bikes I have the crank bros multi-tools to have less to lose in a more compact space.