It’s not a cheap tool, but it looks futuristic and we think it’s actually a shame to keep it hidden in your pack.Instead of the needle-nosed ends you find on regular Leatherman tools, the Crunch effectively has a pair of mole grips stuck to the top and, as we know, they’re great for workshop bodges, never mind trailside repairs. Having along handle is definitely a benefit when breaking a chain, because it gives you something to brace against when trying to push the chain rivet out. The Big Switch Multi-Tool offers solutions for both scenarios: The tool handle can hold bits like a screwdriver, or a T-handle wrench for a bit more leverage, or an L-handle wrench for a lot more leverage. That’s one tool. Most of based around old-fashioned Allen key clusters, improved by the addition of screwdrivers, Torx keys and spoke wrenches. If you’re looking to carry or replace a simple but long-lasting set of hex wrenches (including that 8mm hex for your pedals) in a pack, seatbag, or pocket, this could be a good choice. The only redundant tool is the tyre lever – it’s too short and sharp, and wouldn’t want it anywhere near carbon rim. The tools are all quite stubby, but there are plenty of them, including a neat chain breaker, which sports four spoke keys, a chain hook and a 3mm Hex. The system works by inserting the bit you need into the end of one Stick and using the other to make a T-handle for better leverage. But it does come with a cool built-in magnetized bottle opener on the case.It’s the little mini-tool that could: The Rx Micro-20 carries every possible tool you’d need for a road- or trailside repair—including a quick link chain repair link hidden away in the micro tire levers that attach to the sides of the tool. Lemo Bike Repair Tool.
All the Allen keys are a good length, so you can access those tight spots, and the chain splitter has the second gate for stiff links, but the short handle means we had to grip hard to break a chain.With its contoured sides, Park Tool’s new MT40 is one of the most comfortable tools to use. A second gate, or position on the bed of the tool, allows you to do this easily, but many of the tools in this test don’t have them. Aside from a lack of claimed seatpost compatibility (because everyone runs dropper posts these days), this is a neat bit of kit just to sling in your pack that will resist rusting and getting gunked up with crud way more than a ‘standard’ multi-tool.Hidden inside the Chamber are 13 tools: six extra-long bits with a tool on either end and a hollow 6mm tool that slides over the 5mm Allen key. Want to be the one who saves the ride? The best mountain bike multi-tools in 2020: verdict. The Big Switch has more features than the older Switch tool—the number-one addition being a chain tool that also includes a presta valve core tool, spoke wrenches, and a disc-pad spreader. The only thing missing from this MTB multi tool is a carry case of some sort, but this is a minor detail in my book.