There’s been an explosion of innovative and packable multi-tool designs over the years, and mountain bikers have some pretty great choices. Whether you prefer to bring a more traditional, folding multi-tool in your pack or to stash a more compact unit on your frame, there’s no wrong answer!
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It depends on which bike I’m riding. I have all of them except the last – and each one is affixed to a bike so I don’t have to remember to switch them out before a ride. 🙂
The original CoolTool is still my go to.
I always carry a mini chaintool with 2 sets of spare links, a foldout compact allen set, and a Victorinox Super Tinker, and if I’m riding up north (in the U.P.) I’ll carry a small fixed blade in my framebag/backpack, its come in handy several times.
I thought the bit/pouch system would be nice so I gave it a try. But I’m not a fan.
Too many loose parts and too much time to configure compared to Swiss Army type.
I have the specialized zee cage with tool and it’s perfect for little trail side tweaks and easy to reach. Plus I never forget it.
I also have all the other kinds of tools but that is the one I take on rides