The best bike multi-tools are worth their weight in gold. While you hope you won’t need to use one during a ride, when called upon they have to be able to come to the rescue. Whether it’s splitting a chain or simply adjusting a loose top cap, you need a reliable tool to allow you to get riding again as quickly as possible.
I’ve tried plenty over the years and found many of them lacking. Some were uncomfortable in the hand, while others lacked the ability to reach all the bolts. Durability was often an issue, too. I stumbled across the Crank Brothers M19 years back and it's been like a trusted friend ever since.
