Originally Posted by
highrpm
ItsJustMe, I have not bought a multi tool yet because I do keep thinking what I would actually do with one. Like you said, what could really go wrong with a bike besides a flat tire?
I rode my last bike for nearly 25 years, through college years and lots of recreational riding, and never had one issue with a breakdown on the road. I never even got a flat tire that stranded me (only the slow leakers that showed up as a flat tire the next morning).
Maybe I shouldn't even bother with a multi tool?
IMO, the need comes into play if you have a minor wreck or hit a pothole that could send your bars or seat out of alignment. With that, I'll back track about never needing my tool. Early in my experience with cleats, I was coming to a stop and was unable to get a foot down. The result was me falling straight over. In front of a crowded intersection, no less. After checking for minor scrapes of my own, I realized the force had turned my seat. The multi-tool allowed me to quickly straight and tighten the seat so I could continue my ride comfortably.