Review of Bell Ultra-Tool Multi-Function Bike Tool

Bell Ultra-Tool Multi-Function Bike Tool
By: Bell Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 18
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not complete... even for bell products.

On: 2009-09-29

This BELL BRAND tool has all I need to adjust my bike on the road except for one thing.... it does not have the correct size wrench to adjust a BELL BRAND bike seat. It has a 13mm and a 15mm but not the 14mm that is on the seat. You would think they would at least have their own products covered!

Somewhat handy in the pocket or the bike bag, but the multitool is poorly built

On: 2009-08-13

This is a handy set, and its nice to have all the tools I use most often on my bike in one place. The tire patch kit is decent, and Ive definitely had use for it. Unfortunately, some of the most important tools just arent very useful.

The phillips screw head is pretty solid, but the flathead screwdriver narrows too much to be of much use for most screws. Additionally, the wrenches are supposed to lock in place but if you put any pressure on them they escape the lock and fold. That means if you have a tight nut, you really cant get it loose. I end up pulling out my ratchet kit every time for serious jobs. Still, this is handy to have on the road, and every once in a while comes in real handy.

Cumbersome to use and mediocre tool quality

On: 2009-07-10

While having multiple tools in a compact case is a great concept; it is limited to whether it can be used effectively. When I needed to adjust my derailleur it was difficult to maneuver the tool so the allen screw could be loosened and retightened while pulling the cable that was being adjusted. The metal appears to be poor quality and the plastic tire tools are a breakage risk.

Excellent

On: 2009-06-10

This is a excellent well made kit.. havent used it yet. But feel allot better knowing I have in the bike pouch..

Great multi tool for the avid bicyclist.

On: 2009-01-18

Great tool. Covers all the basics. Designed well. Must have for bikers.

Jack

Okay for casual riding

On: 2009-01-09

This kit is OK for casual riders. I put on around 100 miles a week bycycle commuting (not counding recreational riding), and for me the tire irons and tools didnt stand up. Having a tool break when you need to change a tire in the middle of your commute to work causes harsh words to be said.

Spend a few $ and ounces more to get quality tire irons, patch kit and good quality multi-tool and youll be miles ahead.

Great pack of tools

On: 2008-08-08

This bike tool kit comes with everything you need to keep your bike in shape and do quick repairs on the road.

great investment

On: 2008-08-02

This product is a great investment, I really dont know how to fix my bike although I need to learn, but my boyfriend works on it for me (Im lucky to have him) and these tools are great for him to be able to work on my bike and they are always handy so he can get to them quickly.

The spoke wrench is hard to use.

On: 2008-07-27

The set works, except that the spoke wrenches are hard to use, so you may have to buy some separately. Also the strap on the back of the pouch is not detachable, making it really difficult to attach the set to the bike frame.

Does not include any spoke wrench.

On: 2008-07-27

The set works, except that it does not include any spoke wrench, so you have to buy it separately. Also the strap on the back of the pouch is not detachable, making it really difficult to attach the set to the bike frame.

"OK"

On: 2008-07-27

This multi tool is Ok, and does have some handy tools on it like the one socket that fits the brake adjustments. The wrenches though are horrible. They are all just a hair to small to fit the actually size they say. I can not take off my wheel with this tool as the biggest one is to small to fit over the standard wheel nut. You cant put any pressure on the wrenches or the metal clip holding them back will not hold and they will just fold. I also found that some of the hex wrenches were either to big or to small to fit some things on my bike. Tire levers are plastic and this thing is kindof bulky. Overall, its a nice package of tools if only the wrenches worked and I could take my tire off.

Great tool

On: 2008-02-20

This tool is pretty good for the price, its a little bulky, but if you dont care about size in your pack, or weight, this thing has everything you should need for a road emergency.

Nearly perfect

On: 2007-12-10

There are better tool kits, but if you want want that does nearly everything, and is light and easy to pack, then this is the one to get. I researched all the bike tool kits and found the only other tools I might want were a spoke wrench, and a chain link tool--things Ive never needed on the road. What I wanted was the ability to patch a tire, change a tube, make adjustments, and tighten up loose fittings. This tool kit does a good job.

On the negative side, I wonder how long the plastic tire removing tools will last. I figure I can swap in something to replace them if and when they fail.

Very good tools

On: 2007-09-13

I always use this tool with my bike. It is easy to keep this tool with the bike because it is quite small. Patching tool is good too. I bought this tool without thinking of using patching tool, but when my tire blew up, I could depend on this tool.

Very useful tool

On: 2007-07-15

The tool includes a screwdriver, allen wrenches, tire removal tool, tire patches and cement, and other useful tools. It all fits in the nice pouch thats included with the whole thing. Its all very useful, and a great deal for the price!

Good but a liitle fragile

On: 2007-07-12

The tire removal tool broke the first time I used it. The rest of the tools are metal but the tire tool is plastic

Bell Ultra-Tool Multi-Function Bike Tool

On: 2007-06-27

very good one, it was a surprise because i thouhg was only the keys but it got others things for your bike..really good

Good small tool

On: 2007-05-23

I like this tool except for one thing. There is no chain tool included. Having broke a chain last week and no tool to fix it I wasnt too happy. Luckily there was a guy right behind me who had one. It was the exact same thing as this tool but with a chain tool also. Something to think about.

Good small tool

On: 2007-05-22

I like this tool except for one thing. There is no chain tool included. Having broke a chain last week and no tool to fix it I wasnt too happy. Luckily there was a guy right behind me who had one. It was the exact same thing as this tool but with a chain tool also. Something to think about.

Great product

On: 2007-01-10

Purchased for my son. He loved the fact that it was so compact that he could put it in his backpack and carry it where ever he goes.

Worth the price

On: 2006-05-21

I purchased this unit after the initial testing of several other tools.

Like the Bell Quick-Tool, this one is a winner, albeit not quite at the same level of the Quick-Tool. This unit has more closed end wrenches, but thats about the only real difference. Its a bit larger and more unwieldly than the QT. Ive used it on the bench for a couple of weeks to good effect. As mentioned in my other reviews, a multi-tool is not a substitute for "dedicated" tools, but these are functional and will get the job done in the field (and at the bench.)

While I prefer the Quick-Tool (Bell) over this Ultra-Tool, I wouldnt (dont) hesitate to grab either one for bench or field.