rat

I'm trying to replace a lost multi-tool that was about 8 years old and I'm having serious trouble.
It was made by topeak and I think parktool made a similar model. Its ingenious design included a pedal wrench and a chain breaker as well as the smaller wrench sizes, socket wrench, spoke wrench and allen keys. Combined with a tire kit, it was basically as I needed for extended tours. It was compact and light and absolutely brilliant and I can't find one like it anywhere today. Help?

DieselDan

You could probably find something similar by not looking too hard, except for a 15mm open end wrench to use for the pedals. Check your pedals for a 6 or 8 mm Allen head on the end of the axle.

tellyho

C'mon now! Who needs or can use a pedal wrench on a multi-tool? You'd have to have arms of steel to actually remove a pedal with 3" of lever!

CACycling

I got one of these for Christmas:

Crank Brothers Multi-17 Tool
weight - 168g / length - 3.5" (89mm) / frame - 6061 T-6 aluminum / tools:
6051 high tensile steel chain tool 8/9/10 speed compatible
spoke wrench #1, 2, 3, 4
hex wrenches #2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
screwdrivers phillips & flat
open wrench 8mm, 10mm
torx t-25

Haven't needed to use it yet but seems well made. They are $20 at Performance Bicycle.

fuzz2050

Don't know if they are still being made, but the 'cool tool' came with an adjustable wrench, chain breaker and allen wrenches, as well as a bunch of other stuff. Hard to find using google because of the crappy name, but they do show up on ebay now and then.

DieselDan

Coming soon:

Right size to compliment new multi-tool

rat

Hey there's a 6mm allen head there. Cool, no more asking a round for pliers!
Is that a bottle opener on that parktool bit?

bicycleflyer

Topeak alien has a pedal wrench and a chain breaker.

Park tool makes a wrench called the RW-3 .. it is a 15mm on one end and a 32mm on the other. It has a slot so it can be mounted underneath the bottle cage for on bike carry. With that, you could use any multi tool.

Personally, when I buy pedals nowadays I always ascertain that the axle end has a 6 or 8mm allen wrench slot. That way I don't need to carry a pedal wrench.

There are several brands of double ended cone wrenches that can be had in 15mm too. One of those would be easy to carry.

Personally, I don't like multi-tools. I find it easier and not much heavier to carry a small set of separate tools.

there is also this... https://www.instructables.com/id/Bicycle-Mini-Tool-Kit/

Many ways to go here ... Good luck

roadfix

You need a real pedal wrench for pedals.

Mondoman

I also like the Crank Brothers Multi-17 and similar tools.

tellyho

I have the Park MTB 3. It's not light, but I like having everything (but not a pedal wrench!). It's beefy - I've dropped out of wedge pack unknowingly (forgot to zip), and come back later to find it after being run over. Still works great.

DieselDan

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner!!!

Yes, the tool has a bottle opener. What do you expect for a tool aimed at the fixie hipster crowd?

AEO

6in adjustable wrench will get all the wrench work done. then just buy a regular multi-tool that has a chain breaker.

Mr. Underbridge

I'm not seeing the pedal wrench on a multitool either. I've had a tough time getting pedals off with a standard-size Craftsman 15mm forged wrench.

With that little torque, the only thing it'll help you do is remove all the skin from your knuckles on the drive-side pedal.

Next thing you'll be wanting a chainwhip and lockring remover on a multitool.

Chris_W

Well, if he does, then that's no problem, here's a lockring remover for the road. I carry the hypercracker when touring, along with extra spokes so that I can fix a broken rear spoke if necessary. It works fine, and I've heard that the "Next Best Thing" is also pretty good.

HillRider

I still don't understand why mechanics think you have to torque pedals on with a breaker bar. There is absolutely no reason the put them on that tight. You want them good and snug but you should be able to remove them with a relatively small wrench.

I have a Co-Motion S&S coupled travel bike and you have to remove the pedals to pack it. I also have the Park RW-1 32mmx15mm headset-pedal wrench referred to above that is about the length and thickness of a double end cone wrench. I carry it in the travel case to install and remove the pedals and, obviously, the available torque is pretty limited. I have NEVER had the pedals come loose after installing them with this wimpy wrench.

Mr. Underbridge

I'll be danged. That's clever. Thanks for the link.

See, I try to be a smartass, and I learn something useful!

jsharr

I carry this:

khearn

The Park Tool MTB-3 has a 15mm wrench on the end of the chain tool, but I can't imagine getting a pedal off with it. It's only 3" long. Pedals tend to get pretty tight because they are self-tightening. I got it for the axle nuts on my Sturmey Archer gear hub, and I'll probably have to stand on it to get them off.

Edit: Why do you need a pedal wrench on the road, anyway? Do you carry spare pedals with you? Whenever I've replaced pedals, I've either been in a bike shop or at home. I'm just curious...

DieselDan

We don't, your just a wuss.

alcanoe

I hope your luck holds. I've had my left pedal unscrew and come out about 20 miles down the road from the car. It damaged the outer threads enough that I couldn't get the pedal back on. Pedalling with one leg is difficult. Had to walk the hills; even the slight rises after a while.

I not only torque, but now check tightness more often. A lbs mechanic told me that a pedal coming off was not all that unusual.

I don't use a breaker bar, just a torque wrench.

Al

HillRider

After 130,000 miles it's safe to assume it's not luck keeping the pedals on. I've never had one loosen on any bike.

Please don't think I just install them finger tight. I do use a pedal wrench but get them just snug, I don't lean on or pound on the wrench and see no reason to do so.

roadfix

+1
I put them on a little more than just snug, but not too tight where I might have trouble taking them off later.

Panthers007

I carry the Topeak Alien II on my bike(s). But I would never consider the pedal-wrench on it to be adequate for anything but tightening a loose pedal long enough to hobble home. Using any multi-tool's pedal-wrench for real work would likely cause one to hear: "SNAP!!"

cyclist2000

Sorry to bring up such an old thread but the Topeak alien II's pedal wrench is use in conjunction with the 8mm allen wrench and this will make your pedal wrench 6 inches long, plenty to remove or tighten a pedal when on the road.