Topeak Hexus 16 Multi-tool
02-12-09 | 02:44 PM
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Topeak Hexus 16 Multi-tool
Anyone have one of these? Thoughts?
Topeak Hexus 16 Multi-tool
https://www.topeak.com/products/Tools...16blackW_O_Bag
Topeak Hexus 16 Multi-tool
https://www.topeak.com/products/Tools...16blackW_O_Bag
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02-12-09 | 03:11 PM
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We sell these at the shop I work at. It has most of the tools you'll need for quick roadside repairs.
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02-12-09 | 03:47 PM
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I've only had to use mine once or twice over the past two years, but haven't experienced any (tool-related) problems to date. The quality seems to be quite good. 
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02-12-09 | 05:58 PM
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They all share one thing in common: They are fine for roadside adjustments/repairs. Even some mild-to-moderate shop work. But they should be left to the emergencies and small adjustments on the road. They will break if you tried to really torque down on something.
I have the bigger Topeak Alien II - it's got something like 26 tools. The Swiss Army of bike-bag tools (or on your belt). They actually put a pedal-wrench on it! It would be dead in a heartbeat if I tried to pull a pedal with it. Be fine for an emergency though - tight enough to get me home. Maybe. And the Topeak chain-tool is actually quite good. I've used it a few times and it did a fine job.
I have the bigger Topeak Alien II - it's got something like 26 tools. The Swiss Army of bike-bag tools (or on your belt). They actually put a pedal-wrench on it! It would be dead in a heartbeat if I tried to pull a pedal with it. Be fine for an emergency though - tight enough to get me home. Maybe. And the Topeak chain-tool is actually quite good. I've used it a few times and it did a fine job.
02-12-09 | 07:56 PM
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I have one. It has all the tools I need on the road. So far it has held up well, but I don't use it very often.... mainly just to tighten loose screws and maybe readjust the brake pads. I have used the chain tool and it works well. I have never used the tire "irons". They don't look like they would hold up too well.
02-13-09 | 10:57 AM
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I have one. It has all the tools I need on the road. So far it has held up well, but I don't use it very often.... mainly just to tighten loose screws and maybe readjust the brake pads. I have used the chain tool and it works well. I have never used the tire "irons". They don't look like they would hold up too well.
