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Reasons to buy: Always there when you need it. Weight: 126g | Tools: T25 torx, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm Hex, tyre lever, chain breaker and room for more | Rating: 9/10

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OneUp EDC V2 tool The best compact on-board multitool gets an upgrade

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Read the full review of the Granite Stash MTB tool It’s a neat and tidy design but One Up’s EDC Lite is cheaper and lighter, so if you’re looking for a hidden mini-multi that’d be the one I’d recommend. I like having a tool on my bike because I test a lot of gear and I’m constantly tweaking it, so I have reached for the Stash numerous times during my rides. The Stash is a little bit more costly and twice the weight, but it does have five more tools, although they’re all spoke keys. If you’ve seen the One Up EDC you’ll know this design isn’t new, in fact One Up’s new EDC Lite is almost identical to the Stash but comes with a nine-bit multi-tool for around £45. The Granite Stash consists of a mini multi-tool and aluminium holder that you fit into the fork steerer. Reasons to avoid: A little tight at first, heavier than some alternatives

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Reasons to buy: Compact, on-bike storage design, easy to install Granite Stash mtb multitool Great little tool that stashes in the steerer tube Read the full review of the Crankbrothers M20 multitool If you run tubeless, the Crank Brothers Multi M20 is a worthy addition to your arsenal and if you don’t, I still recommend it because it has everything you need for most tweaks and repairs. They’re based on an old-school Allen-key block, so are easy to use and the quality is top notch. Over the years I’ve tested many Crankbrothers tools and the M-series are some of the company’s best. If you don’t run tubeless you can easily ditch the tyre plugs for some glueless patches or a compact puncture repair kit. Included in this little treasure chest are also two indents for a chainlink, which is another one of the current trail tool must-haves. The Crankbrothers Multi M20 has 20 individual tools (listed above) but also a small clip-on treasure chest, which if you flip open includes several sticky rubber tyre plugs.

Reasons to buy: Compact design, plenty of features, great range of tools, includes chainlink and tubeless repair elements Weight: 205g | Tools: Chain tool, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm hex, Phillips, flathead, three spoke keys, T10 and T25 torx | Rating: 9/10 Crankbrothers M20 MTB multitool Do-it-all multitool including chain and tubeless repair elements Read our full review of the OneUp EDC Lite toolģ. And if you want a more comprehensive system, OneUp also has the more sophisticated EDC (see below)… It fits inside the steerer tube of your fork, but doesn’t need any special fixings to install – simply hammer your star nut deeper into the steerer and then use the supplied cradle to hold the tool.Īlways to hand, the range of tools are perfect for the quick adjustments that become annoyingly faffy if you have to delve inside your pack. If you hate having tools rattling around your pocket (or pack) or exposed to the elements, ruining the aesthetics of your bike, then you’ll love the covert OneUp EDC Lite tool. Reasons to avoid: Not designed to do heavy duty, high-torque jobs. All the most regularly used tools included. Weight: 75g | Tools: 2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8mm Allen, T25, flat screwdriver, cassette lockring tool | Rating: 8/10 OneUp EDC Lite tool Best compact tool for on-board bike storage

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That’s our only criticism though, because the Mini Pro 20 is a great tool and easily the best on test. 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.Īll the Allen sizes needed for repairs and adjustments are included, even a 10mm for crank bolts and L-shaped 2mm for adjusting the reach on your brake levers. With its chrome finish, this tool has real bling factor, and should stay that way protected by its own neoprene pouch.

Reasons to avoid: Chunky, so difficult to get a lot of torque (for, say, pedals). 90º bend hex key is useful for awkward areas. Weight: 153g | Tools: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10mm Hex keys, T25 Torx, flat and Phillips screwdrivers, chain tool, spoke wrenches, chain hook, bottle opener, chain pin tool | Rating: 10/10 Topeak Mini Pro 20 Best all-in-one multi-tool

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