Yup, just about seen it all on Adelaide Cyclists....discussions about tyres, wheelsets, pedals, cleats, groupsets, helmets, brands of bikes.....now it is time to discuss about which multi tool or rather which are its best functions and some of its most useless.....

The only time you can be a complete tool is to be caught out on a ride in the donga with a visitation by the puncture fairies and be stuck without  tools.......

A month ago, I had to replace my best ride buddy who is a complete tool.....and buy a Topeak Mini 18+ (thanks Noel at Bike Station who shows me the best and most useful tools). I really like that this model includes a chain breaker as I find it useful when you break a chain and only have a 10 speed quik link and are riding a 9 speed bike....

Another type of tool more for those hipsters who ride fixies is the Trixie and is a must for those 15mm wheel nuts and doing up those loose lock rings which keep the rear cog snug :) You will notice from the picture below that the Trixie has the essential function of a bottle opener included :)

Please tell us about your favorite tool and its most useful functions.....used only once in an emergency and it instantly becomes your best friend........otherwise you would have to resort to the other emergency "rescue" tool ..............

and most of us know what happens when we use the "last resort" tool......