Category: (Sports)
11 new, starting at $17.95
CrankBrothers Multi-17 Tool features both a chain tool and a disc-brake-rotor-friendly Torx T-25 wrench alongside the usual package. The Crank Brothers Multi 17 Tool has mountain bikers first in mind. Nothing besides a flat or a broken bone will stop your ride as quickly as a busted chain, and if you ride hard you're bound to snap a link sometime. The Multi 17 might not be the absolute lightest tool or smallest on the market, but the extra grams are well worth it because if you don't have the right tool when the chips are down, you're dead weight anyway. This tool features four spoke wrench sizes, seven hex wrench sizes, an 8mm and 10mm open wrench, and both a phillips and flathead screwdriver. Specs: Weight: 168 grams; Length - 3.5 inches; Frame - 6061-T6 aluminum; Tools - 6051 high tensile steel.
Great ToolReviewed by NWA, 2010-02-21
The multi tool 17 is the better of the multi tools. I use it at home and if needed on the road. I just can't say enough good things about this tool. I would not ride very far without it. Get a folding plier and a short lenght of wire and you are ready for almost anyghing.
Great toolReviewed by Win, 2009-09-12
but wish it has a tire change tool included. It is small for all it has in it.
Great all around tool - don't ride without one!Reviewed by D. Mayer, 2009-03-24
I enjoy doing my own bicycle repair, but my tool collection is
woefully imcomplete. The Crank Brothers M-17 multi-tool goes a long
way towards fixing that. It has a full set of hex wrenches (allen
keys) for doing brake, threadless headset, derailler, fender, and
some crank adjustments. It also has a genious integrated chain
tool/spoke wrench for breaking/setting links and truing wheels. One
issue with the chain tool: it is quite difficult to use with the
newer beaded-pin Shimano chains as there is nothing on the tool to
brace your non-turning hand. Not impossible, but difficult. This is
true of almost all chain tools that come with multi-tools. If
you're going to do frequent chain repairs, consider getting a
dedicated shop-grade chain tool.
True to Crank Brothers' form, the tool is very well designed and
very attractively finished. It's solid steel - not for gram
counters, but perfect for recreational and touring cyclists. The
19-tool variety only adds an extra size of philips and flat
screwdrivers.
The only improvement I would make is to lock the fold-out tools at
a 270 degree angle so you would get right-angle locked, 180 degree
unlocked, and 90 degree unlocked. However, in real world
applications, it's not a big deal.
Don't get on your bike without itReviewed by L. Korchak, 2008-12-31
Probably the most complete, compact, quality, sleek multi-tool out there. Chain tool works great. Comes with a thick blue rubber band to keep tools in place and add grip.
folds unexpectedlyReviewed by Isaiah B. Laderman, 2008-06-04
Crank Bros 17 multi-tool, and probably most like it, folds unexpectedly. The tools do not lock at all in any position. When you apply downward pressure, the offset of the tool from the handle causes the tool to collapse back to the handle.
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