Any of you old guys remember the top one? The trusty Park AWS-4. They measured it in ounces, not grams. Made in the USA of heavier than crap steel.

I can't remember ever using any of the tools on it except the screwdriver to pry a jammed chain from between a frewheel and spokes.

Whoa, what?

Screw the tool open. Put the part that pushes the rivet on one side of the cap; put the part where the chain rests under the lip of the cap on the other side, and pry.

I've never broken a chain or needed a chaintool for myself on a ride either...but on at least two occasions in the past ~5 years I've been on a ride with someone who did need a chaintool, and the fact that someone (else) was able to produce one and be the hero has convinced me that it's a valuable tool to carry.

Especially if you like being a hero. 'Cuz, y'know, the hero doesn't have to buy beers at the end of the ride.

SKS Made in Germany, won't rust, won't break!

Actually now you mention it, on exactly two occasions in the past 5 years I've been on a ride with someone else whose chain broke, and neither of us had a chain tool. The first guy had ridiculously worn chainrings that had basically stretched the chain until the links came apart. The second had just put a brand new 10sp shimano chain on without using the special joining link. Both of them deserved to have their chains break, but of course I still had to limp around with them for ages until they found someone to lend them a tool... For which they guiltily bought me beers in any case...

My personal favorite -

^^^^^ What some people may not realize is that the picture Philcycle posted is actual size...

for $20 shipped this thing is hard to beat. i have one of these at work but i dont normally carry a multi tool with me on rides due to weight (i do carry tools though) this multi tool has it all really including tire levers so you shouldnt need to carry anything else except air and tubes.

https://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ails&ProdID=74

Thanks! That's perfect!

Many modern multi-tools seem to have stuff that wouldn't work on my 1980s Ciocc, so I carry a more "period-appropriate" Park Tool Co. AWS-4 which has 4, 5 and 6mm hex wrenches plus Phillips and blade screwdrivers. I also carry a separate mini spoke wrench.

I have an AWS-4. I still carry/use it.

i thought you would think so.

I carry this one.

I used to have one of those, it was freakin' awesome. It's pretty heavy, but it does indeed have pretty much everything.

After about 8 years the tire levers eventually wore out and broke (the plastic broke down, but I did keep it in my car where the sun constantly beat down on it).

I decided to get the Alien 2 because it was cheap and had a lot of great tools! It came today and I love it! It is kinda heavy(don't buy if you are a weight weenie), but it's worth it for all the stuff you get. I also like the included carrying case.