Just curious about this. I race with a multitool. Do any of you bring a multitool with you in your flat kit for racing? If not, why? What do you carry tool wise?
Just curious about this. Do any of you bring a multitool with you in your flat kit for racing? If not, why? What do you carry tool wise?
Yes, always. It saved a race one time when my front derailleur cable came loose, and I had the correct size hex wrench to fix it, only took a couple minutes since I had the multi-tool.
If you get a small/light one it is only a couple of ounces. That is great insurance for a wide range of mechanicals.
Yeah, I’ve always raced with one. I was just curious what everyone else does.
Yes, I always carry a multitool. I never had an incident in race where I needed it, but have used many times in training rides.
I also carry some self-adhesive patches (for when I run out of tubes or if there is a rip in my tires) and a extra chain “missing link” (and yes, I have used patches and link in training rides).
I never have but I probably should. I carry an allen key set tool with me during training but its a bit heavy so I don’t carry it with me during races. My speed concept is all allen keys except for the brake wedge which I would need a wrench or socket for.
Got a suggestion for a light weight and small multitool?
I don’t even train with a multitool. I carry a couple of small allen wrenches (but never needed them) and a spoke wrench (needed that back when I had shitty wheels). Not saying one shouldn’t bring a multitool in training just because I haven’t needed it though (you’ll see, now I will jinx myself and break my chain next ride out)
I’ve got https://www.specialized.com/...s/emt-pro-mtb/117913 and the https://www.specialized.com/.../emt-pro-road/117925
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I don’t/haven’t for sprints and Olympics but for HIM and above I do. I use the to Topeak Mini 9. Less than $20, really light and small (it fits in that back little section of the DSW bento box that is too small for anything else) and it has just enough tools to get me rolling again. The only potential issue is no spoke key.
I don’t/haven’t for sprints and Olympics but for HIM and above I do. I use the to Topeak Mini 9. Less than $20, really light and small (it fits in that back little section of the DSW bento box that is too small for anything else) and it has just enough tools to get me rolling again. The only potential issue is no spoke key.
I have the same Topeak.
For training I have blackburn wayside multi tool. It’s much heavier and has chain breaker, hex, torx, etc. I’ll take this for my first IM next year as well. I’m not FOP I’m not worried about the extra weight.
Yes. In case of seatpost slipping, or shifting cable coming loose. Etc… A 30 second fix with a tool. DNF without a tool. Never needed a tool in racing yet. Needed it plenty of times in training.
Yes. I have a Topeak mini-6. It comes with a little neoprene pouch. I have it ziptied to my Garmin mount on my Zipp BTA mount. So it’s super accessible and hidden by the bottle.
Graphical representation:
Garmin |
------------------| BOTTLE | shifters
Topeak tool |
Mine is in a small keg in a bottle cage behind the saddle, along with spare tube, spare valve extender, CO2. Topeak Hexus II with built-in tire levers. Pretty tight fit in a small keg. Nothing rattles around.
Carry 3 alen wrenches
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Yes, some no-name multitool with allen keys and a passable chain tool.
I think we are a break to the norm …
Here is my way of thinking / my experience :
Swapped all my torx on the bike to hex.
Checked all the hex wrench sizes I needed (only four and no screw drivers).
Butchered my lezyne multi tool to give me the perfect combination.
Sorted, or so I thought …
Training ride, computer mount came loose, pull out the multi tool, DOESN’T BLOODY FIT … ! lol
The combination of a short tool (steady now) and a proportionally fat handle prevented the tool from getting where I wanted 
So, I now carry four ‘normal’ Allen keys held together with some heat shrink sleeving holding the long stems together (but they still slide out). Small, neat and perfect to use.
In addition I am familiar with normal Allen keys in use, you get a feel for the torque you are applying. That principal goes out of the window with a multi tool and I suspect most people would under torque the larger fasteners and over torque the smaller ones (by quite a margin both ways).
In addition I carry the smallest ‘proper’ chain tool I could find, separated into its two main parts.
Other than flat fixing stuff, I reckon if I need to fix anything that can be done with the tools above, I have broke something fairly major and will need the fix it van anyway …
WD 
Similar to the poster above. I carry tubes and Co2 on Sprint/OD. But a multi tool for training and IM
Like the above poster when I had my first and so far only race mechanical. I needed a 13mm spanner. Guess what is not on the TopPeak tool I have!
30K with a seat that wont stay level is not fun, and I have no doubt set in motion a series of events (Some of my own doing) that ruined my race. Albeit I finished. And so much for “Neutral service” either Stopped at every marshal or motorbike ref or aid station I could until I found one with some tools!
Nope. I don’t race or train with one. No real reason other than I don’t
Yup, I race with one. It’s a Topeak 10 piece kit and I even have their miniature 5 piece 4NM torque bit set. I can use it for everything from tightening my seat post to removing my pedals to adjusting my brakes. It’s not just part of my flat kit but also part of my travel tool kit.
I do with my mountain bike only
I bring the big Park Tools one
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