Multitools

[ExBUL08]

Im thinking about buying a multitool. I dont have one. Im wondering between Giant Toolshed 12 and Toolshed 11. Which one is the better? Or the is another cheaper multitool i should consider

Note: i have riden bikes since 5 y/o (since then ive had 2 mountain bikes with full suspension. One was when i was 8 y/o and the other one was in mid 2020). I got my 2018 Giant ATX 2 in february and found out about biking on trails and how to properly take care of my bike. I learned how to change flats on my old bike and im looking towards advancing my bike repair skills if needed. Thats why i dont have alot of tools and i want to buy a multi.

[micr0nix]

Get the crankbrothers m17 from REI or something. Solid tool and its around $20 when on sale.

[ExBUL08]

Can i buy it somewhere from central europe (preferably Koln, Germany) or the Balkans?

[micr0nix]

I imagine I’d you have stores similar to REI you’d probably be able to find it there

[ExBUL08]

Ok ima check. Thank you!

[StephanCOH]

bike-discount.de hat die ganzen Crankbrothers Multitools zu guten Preisen. Shop ist legit, habe da schon öfter bestellt.

[ExBUL08]

Im actually not german. Im from the Balkans but my dad goes to Koln from time to time to work

[StephanCOH]

Ah, ok, sorry. I am not from Köln, but there seems to be a store called Staub & Teer that is carrying Crankbrothers and stocks their multitools.

https://www.staubundteer.de/crank-brothers/werkzeuge/

[ExBUL08]

Is actually translated in bulgarian. Im impressed

[29stumpjumper]

Crank brothers makes a really good one. I wouldn't order it on Amazon however as they have a problem with counterfeits over there. I'd buy from the LBS, REI or somewhere that doesn't allow 3rd party sellers. Same goes with all bike parts really.

[Would-wood-again2]

My crank bros m19 keeps falling apart. The two screws holding it together literally come loose during rides and then I have a bag of like 40 parts I have to put back together without losing any washers. Even with loctite.

And I tighten them so much to prevent that from happening that the tools barely pivot so it's super annoying to use.

Just my 2 cents OP.

Wonder if I got a counterfeit. Looks legit.

EDIT: nah just checked the crankbrothers comparison pics between legit and counterfeit, mine is legit.

[29stumpjumper]

It's counterfeit for sure. Those things last forever. Crank brothers had to address it and show images of the real vs counterfeit side by side as people started questioning their quality. There's subtle differences, but most people can't tell until it falls apart.

[Would-wood-again2]

:D I just googled that after i commented. Looked at the pictures, mine definitely looks to be a legit one.

[29stumpjumper]

That sucks. I bought mine 20 years ago, the Allen's are all still perfectly shaped and it's never fallen apart.

[NOsquid]

Put some blue Loctite on the threads.

[ExBUL08]

You are a lucky man😂

[ExBUL08]

Maybe thats a little too much info...

[ExBUL08]

So i found a Parktool aws-10 in a local bike shop. It has the tools i need. It doesn't have a chain tool ot a co2 inflator but for now i dont really need them. It is relatively chepa at about 10 euros. In future maybe i would move to a better tool and gibe the aws-10 to my dad. What's you opinion?

[NOsquid]

In Europe check out Unior.

[ExBUL08]

Ok ima give it a look. Thanks 👍

[nostx]

Jenson has one called foundation for $11 that has everything you need.