KerryIrons

Why not just carry the Allen wrenches you need? I carry a 4 and 5 mm, and that's going to deal with everything on my bike that isn't a Torx. Never had a use for all the other stuff on a multi-tool. I filed a notch in my house key to serve as a spoke wrench.

Ubie

I have two old Topeak Hexus II, an Hexus X and a Crankbros m19. It's discontinued but I prefer the Hexus II by far, even though the Hexus X is similar.

Rdmonster69

I carry the Park IB3. It has flat/Phillips. A chain breaker, all the allen wrench sizes you would need and a tire lever/spoke wrench. Its a bit overkill but plenty compact. I am interested in the Trek multi tool that fits in my on board storage but its just an extravagance that would make that porky bike that much heavier.

Sy Reene

Never needed more than this on a ride.

SKS TOM 7

sweeks

I picked up a set at InterBike a few years ago. I added a few extras that fit in the same small package and have been very pleased with them on my road and mountain bikes.
On my commuter bike (Tern Verge S11i) I carry a Tern Tool which works well. I also have a Bare Bones tool, which I like for its simplicity.


My "Fix-It Sticks" tool pack. Nicely compact.



Inside the pack: On the left, a set of tire levers, a tube with extra bits, a Wolf Tooth chain link tool and a Topeak spoke wrench. O the right, the Fix-It Sticks themselves, the chain breaker, and two Topeak box-end wrenches.

RGMN

I've changed most of my on-bike/carry-along kits to Lezyne Storage Drive with just the bits I need for that bike.

fooferdoggie 

I like it but the bit storage is a bit of a pain.

Digger Goreman

Fix it Sticks my way

Contents and bit storage solution

Bogey Speedwell

Literally just ordered the Fix it sticks MTB. Ironically when I initially saw just the fixit sticks, I wasn’t super excited; However, the more I looked at them the more I liked them and when I saw the MTB kit I was pretty much sold. Seems customizable with other bits my bike may need and should reduce space.

I will see but this may be replacing my Crank Brothers multi tool.

Digger Goreman

The Crank Brothers is sweet, and I have a similar Chinese knock off that the sticks replaced. Bits wise, I supplemented with an 8mm for pedals and cranks, and a 1/4" shank to put the two sticks together, length wise. While not being able to torque down mightily, I find myself using that Craftsman thumb ratchet a LOT! I am going to search the hardware store for clear tubing to hold the spare bits inline. Makes for an overall slender package

Digger Goreman

Forgot to say, resist the temptation to make a long stick using the 6mm bit. While close, I feel the wiggle room would damage the holder and or bit.

veganbikes

My new favorite tool kit is a Snap On Mini Ratchet and some PB-Swiss 1/4 bits held with a lovely custom magnetic 3D printed holder from Jesse Reitz of Reitz Industries on the Etsy. I built it for a specific bike and purpose so it has a bunch of Torx Bits T6,T10,T25,T30,T40, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 and a JIS/PH #2 (that bit is Wera). I really love using it and highly recommend it though you might want to look at Wera Zyklop mini which is going to be significantly cheaper not better or close to the quality of the Snap-On but a maybe more sensible tool for carrying around. I also picked up a 5mm to 1/4 bit converter from PB Swiss so I could use a 5mm hex key for a bit more length if I needed it and it doesn't take up much space or weight. Currently searching for a good case to carry everything I want in and getting close but not sure the direction I am going to go.

For my normal fold up tool, Crank Bros M10 is going to be my go-to I have used it for years and tried a lot of others and don't really want to trade it out. I don't want shorter tools in order to add a bunch more if I really need those tools I will carry them separately or find a tool that maybe does the odd stuff better.

rekmeyata

I don't like small loose tools for cycling, if a bit falls into tall grass someplace and you may never find it, that's why I have a mini tool, all those tools in that mini tool can't fall out and disappear.

fooferdoggie 

ya I gave up on that too for the most part.

Bogey Speedwell

this one? I have the 1/4 flex but with the 1/4 anvil and absolutely love it.

I could probably install the bit holder gear, but it may be a bit heavier than I may want to carry for a road side repair

veganbikes

Actually this one:
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Dual...t-Ratchet/TM72

Those if made in a bit ratchet would be a touch small for my taste but for my other bikes it could work since I wouldn't need the leverage so much for a stem bolt or something.

Bogey Speedwell

have your franchise warranty out the 1/4 anvil for a 1/4 hex bit adapter

Digger Goreman

It's a fair critique, though the Fixits are strongly magnetic. I used to work on military and civilian aircraft, so have acquired a work habit of keeping my tools securely placed during repairs. But things do happen. Fortunately bits are cheaply replaced, though that is cold comfort in the moment. The Fixit holders are made for bottle holder mounting, but the only report of loss was from outside mounting (though on a downhill mountain leap). I keep mine bagged under the seat. I DO think the sticks are as strong as tool bag tools, thus a bit stronger than a Swiss style multi tool. Ymmv.

veganbikes

I could consider that but I really don't need it, this one is perfect for my needs.

Pratt

I have a very nice little kit from Mineral. It looks a lot like TCS' home made one, but the handle is not ratcheted, and is magnetic. I think it is out of production which is a pity.
It does have the potential problem of small bits and pieces falling into the tall grass.

truthseeker14

I like the versatility of the "L" shaped hex wrenches. Gives better angles of approach to what ever I'm trying to get at. I cut out a piece of dense foam and drilled holes for the wrenches and other stuff. In that set up there's also a torx bit, an adapter for a presta valve, and a fitting for a CO2 cartridge. the screw driver has phillips and flat. Could use a mini-vise grips. not included are a patch kit and tire levers.