Originally posted by mike
When your machine breaks down on the road, nothing is going to feel so good in your hand as a reliable and fully useable tool.
True as this may be, how will those full size tools feel on your back when stuffed into a jersey pocket?
I use the Topeak Alien when I'm on the road, and I've yet to have a problem I couldn't fix with it. Now, I'm all for the full size shop tools for use at home, but I fear my pockets aren't big enough for my toolbox.