Without a minitool, I would still be stranded. I once used a T25 Torx key to move a bolt from a disc rotor and to re-attach a cleat that somehow lost a bolt in the middle of the Las Vegas desert. This Bikerumor editor has found herself Googling “how to repair brake lever” in the middle of the forest on one memorable ride and was able to tweak it with a phillips head screwdriver. Even if you’re not the most mechanically inclined rider, you still should have a multi-tool tucked into your pocket or saddlebag at all times. From tightening bolts, to adjusting a loose headset, to an emergency seat height change, a mini-tool is a cyclist’s best friend for on-the-fly repairs. It's well designed, well made and an excellent bit of kit, especially if you don't plan on carrying it in a jersey pocket.As a cyclist, a good multitool can be a true ride-saver. The V-Pro 10 is an expensive but high-quality option that, for many, will hit the sweetspot of size versus functions. Once again, I feel the Lezyne justifies the added cost with its high build quality and excellent design. However it also has shorter bits, is unlikely to prove as hardwearing and like many, relies on an easy-to-lose adaptor for the 8mm hex key.ĭespite costing the same and having more tools, I would also choose the V-Pro 10 over the £37.99 Topeak Mini P20 mentioned earlier, as the Lezyne is less bulky and still has all the tools I require.Īlternatively, there's the Merida 24-in-1 multi-tool which also has more functions but is cheaper at £32, but that's nowhere near as nice to use and, it seems, feels cheap. The Giant ToolShed 13, for example, has more functions, is slimmer and costs £20.99. This of course isn't a problem if you stash tools in a saddlebag or backpack. At 104g the V-Pro 10 is pretty light for a tool that includes a chain breaker, but even so it's relatively thick and does feel dense. I find the more credit card-shaped a multi-tool is, the better it handles its weight in a jersey pocket. In order to keep weight down it's made from aluminium alloy rather than steel as on the V-Pro 17, but I found it strong enough to cope with some stubborn pins and had no issues disassembling half an old chain. When not in use, folds into the body of the tool unobtrusively. The CNC machined aluminium side plates are anodised black to match the bits, and it's a smooth, accurate and durable finish the chain tool deserves special mention, it is incredibly smooth in operation, and as easy to use as a standalone tool. When it comes time to wield it, though, V-Pro is very comfortably shaped. It measures about 15mm thick, whereas the Pro Bike Tool 17-in-1 for instance is just 10mm. This does come at the cost of extra thickness though, and it doesn't sit completely flat. The bits are definitely longer than on most multi-tools of this type, and almost twice as long as the Topeak Mini P20 or Pro Bike Tool 17-in-1 multi-tools that I've recently tested. > 10 of the best cycling multi tools - get the right bits to fix your bike's bits The steel bits are longer than before, and wearing a new 'black anti-corrosion technology' too – presumably some form of oil or wax-impregnated black oxide coating. Each bit pivots freely – but not too freely! – and has full 360-degree rotation. The build quality is excellent, with details and material choices that make it a pleasure to use, such as the way the end of each tool is machined. By my ruler the tool measures in at 63mm x 43mm x 15mm. In my opinion, the V-Pro 10 hits the sweetspot – it's small enough to put in a jersey pocket or saddle bag with plenty of room left over for a spare tube, whilst being perfectly capable of actually dealing with the unexpected.
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