4 Things You Didn’t Know You Can Do With Your Multi Tool

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Let’s talk bike-specific multi-tools! Most of us carry them with us when out on a local ride and we should all be prepared and packing one on an epic MTB adventure as it can save you from getting stranded in the wilderness. But are you getting the most out of yours? Is the tool falling short or is it just because you don’t know about these hacks?
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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Thru Axle Lever
02:00 - Combine Sizes
03:01 - Valve Core Removal
04:00 - Bottle Opener
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@timgarland8619 Жыл бұрын

Have you priced a thru-axel lately? You will if you damage one.

@mrmcdermo Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the use of the thru axle feels like a “break in case of emergency” type of hack Same with the double hex key hack. Probably a very easy way to round out a bolt and make a bad situation worse. But sometimes you do what you have to do

@seanflorian4653 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit, DO NOT use your axel as a cheater bar. You could bend it and you'd be hooped

@rupedog Жыл бұрын

Would need serious torque... Its v stiff... But yes, is possible

@seanflorian4653 Жыл бұрын

@@rupedog I'd consider carrying a spare axel and using that as a cheater bar, but absolutely not the axel you need to get you home

@better.better Жыл бұрын

also my first thought. if the wheels still roll you can always push it, but bend that axle and you're carrying the bike

@nico6305 Жыл бұрын

@@better.better The bike AND the wheel.

@nulk1 Жыл бұрын

The thing I don't understand is why would you ever depersatly need to remove your pedal on the side of a trail with a multitool? Tighten it if it comes loose sure but loosen it idk why? Just use the proper tools at home to take your pedals off.

@chrisridesbicycles Жыл бұрын

The hack with the valve core is genius. Not really a hack, but you can replace most of the screws on the bike to have less different hex sizes. Then you can choose a simpler multi tool. I find that the hex keys on the fully equipped versions are often very short and for example you can‘t reach the screw that holds the shifter on Shimano.

@adampeterkiss6741 Жыл бұрын

I think you could probably use the chain tool as a valve core wrench

@better.better Жыл бұрын

you forgot to mention that most of those multi tools come apart and you can mix and match to include only the ones you need for your particular bike. The disappointing part about this is that most of them include the same exact tools, so you really have to hunt for one that includes any tools that you don't have. also your limited on the size of it so if you need fewer tools than it comes with originally, you're stuck with having the pad out the extra space; or more tools than it has room for, you need to decide which ones not to bring or carry two. I like the concept of the bar-end style multi-tool. in theory that should let you have a longer handle, although none of the ones I've seen showcased ever do. you also have to consider balancing both bar ends if you're going to store things in them... especially if you're going to do any sui-no-handers

@marat8584 Жыл бұрын

By the way, the logs of the Topeak PT30 chaintool are spaced perfectly to act as a presta valve core tool. It's not documented, but it actually works better than the dedicated presta tool on my Lezyne RAP II 25.

@alexguiver815 Жыл бұрын

Lidl are selling 2-piece multi tools ATM for £10, same as the original Topeak Alien

@cyclingslowlytoseethings Жыл бұрын

Don't believe in multi tools, much prefer to take my tool bag out on rides, sure it weighs twenty kilos but I hate to be out on the trail without a decent sized hammer, mallet and crowbar.

@better.better Жыл бұрын

🤣 my dude riding down the trail with a four-foot bar and sledgehammer "flat tire? well it is NOW!"

@marklouieadame Жыл бұрын

Dont forget ti bring your air compressor

@nulk1 Жыл бұрын

Gotta ask where did you get those orange top caps for the Fox fork on the nukeproof? Looks killer 👍

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Anna got those when she took her fork to get a pro service/tune from Fox. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdhgfZqfxqunhWw.html

@HansHuysmans69 Жыл бұрын

Very usefull vid.

@andygilbert1877 Жыл бұрын

I just use my teeth as a bottle opener! 😆

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Not good! 😂😬

@andygilbert1877 Жыл бұрын

@@gmbntech If it works it ain’t stupid? 🤔😆

@bjornjohansson1716 Жыл бұрын

If you shout very loudly, you will get 15% more leverage

@rainerunsinn4808 Жыл бұрын

You can gain 10% more leverage if you use profane language

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Haha! Very true! 😂

@kaltonian Жыл бұрын

I take my multi tool out with me more so than my rucksack, as not like 20 years ago when you needed your backpack just to hold miscellaneous & loose individual tools as multi tools back then would only have a few hex keys built in so you would have to take your toolbox out with you which was a pain in the arse, great invention, although i would like one with a mini torque wrench on, that would be ace.

@rupedog Жыл бұрын

To peak do one with torque bits, or u can buy the bits separately... But very very expensive

@better.better Жыл бұрын

yes! a torque wrench! been thinking about the set that Topeak sells. other than that I would want to add sizes that none of them include, because in my experience, every bike I've ever owned needs at least one or two hex or torx sizes that are never included on multi tool sets... then I can get rid of the stupid bottle opener and put a real tool in it's place (actually I use it to clear the mud/snow/and_once,_dogshit from my cleats). also I'd like to be able to replace the stupid chain breaker press-pin when it catches the edge of the inner plate and bends.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Hey! Yeah, multi-tools have come a long way in the last 20 years. They are way more compact and sleek. Topeak are one of our channel sponsors on GMBN Tech, and they make a ratchet tool which you can buy with small torque bits. It all can fit in your pocket in a minimalistic pouch. Hope this helps! www.topeak.com/global/en/product/1158-RATCHET-ROCKET-LITE-NTX+

@ISLEOVUE Жыл бұрын

The nutty professor, ha-ha. Do like the little allen hex key hack but a risky prop

@tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Tomas!

@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well Жыл бұрын

How to break a thru axle to remove a pedal in the forest. Whaaat😂

@evanshireman5644 Жыл бұрын

A pedal should not be torqued tight enough to break or bend your axle if you’re only using it as a leverage device.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Hey! It really depends on how much torque you need to use. We wouldn't suggest hanging off the axle to try and get your pedals loose, but it's a handy hack you can try when you need a little bit more torque. 👍

@rainerunsinn4808 Жыл бұрын

If your out on the trail doing your tax declaration, a multi tool can prevent your papers from being blown away. Probably a 10x better idea then all the rest of this video.

@RapNu Жыл бұрын

Are smith helmets good?

@wonderwatch2239 Жыл бұрын

All modern known brand helmets are good 👍

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

We would recommend Smith helmets. They're really comfy and protect well. Of course, there are many other mainstream brands available.

@helidude3502 26 күн бұрын

If your multi tool doesn’t have an 8mm, or you would simply need a longer one, just add a regular or longer 8mm to the kit. If the added weight of one Allen key is going to make that big of a difference in your ride, you’re in a race and your crew will be carrying the tools and spares 🤦🏻

@prithviraj2354 Жыл бұрын

All time favorite channel

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👊

@johnbeedham3010 Жыл бұрын

bodge!

@SimonGreenway Жыл бұрын

Your arms turn a bit hairy when you pop the bottle top off... ;)

@Cypher81 Жыл бұрын

When its written Topeak be sur you gonna be happy with it and worry at the same time because people are theft

@bobothericefarmer1878 Жыл бұрын

Just use them for everything

@bikepackingadventure7913 Жыл бұрын

So now as well as a problem with the pedal you also have ruined your wheel axel and can’t secure you wheel 😏😏😉

@rupedog Жыл бұрын

Anna has really become a very confident and competent presenter/script writer. V easy to watch.

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

100%! Anna is such a brilliant presenter. She had some sick hacks in this video.

@prithviraj2354 Жыл бұрын

First 😍😍

@gmbntech Жыл бұрын

🥇🙌

@rodricotwigt5063 Жыл бұрын

Is Doddy leaving the channel?

@rupedog Жыл бұрын

🤔 He released a tech vid a few days ago.... Which would have had to be recorded recently to be up to date I would think. But its his only one in weeks. So possibly working notice😉

@droozilla8803 Жыл бұрын

Prettys ure he got injured bad.

@better.better Жыл бұрын

let's not make assumptions. just because you don't see videos, doesn't mean they aren't away for filming, or maybe even just vacations...

@janeblogs324 Жыл бұрын

He's really old.

@chrisridesbicycles Жыл бұрын

If you follow the presenters on social, you will find out that they are on holidays sometimes and take turns. Also many of the videos are preproduced and get on the channel much later than the recording