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 Product Catalog > Bicycle Tools > Multi-Tools Topeak Hexus 16-Function Bicycle Tool By: Topeak Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 22 Features:
Product Description: The original 16 function folder. Perfect for everyday cycling. For the mountain biker or roadie. 3.9 x 1.7 x 1.0 IN ; 5.6 ounces. Where to Buy
Reviews Compact, loaded, and ready to fix everything  by: on: 19-Nov 2009 I have been using this tool (although I think it was named something different when it first came out) for over 8 years. With it, I have done countless trail/road side repairs for myself, friends, and even other cyclist I met with mechanical problems. I even fully assembled a new bike for my neighbor using just this tool when I had loaned my toolbox to my brother. Very simply, this tool has everything you will need for just about any repair on the bike, including a fantastic chain tool and built in tire levers. At this price, it is a crazy deal, IMO the best value around. I do have a specific comment regarding the user who wrote a review stating he broke the plastic under what he considers a "reasonable" load and posted his gory picture. The tool casing is not plastic, it is metal. The only plastic part on this tool is the removable tire lever. You sheered the metal, at a reinforced area of the tool. The is no way that happened under "reasonable" force - you would have to be inappropriately using the tool as a pry-bar or trying to break a siezed bolt with too short a lever to accomplish something like that. It is irresponsible and unfair to rate the product poorly because of your own misuse. Amazon should remove that photo. Great tool  by: on: 11-Nov 2009 I bought this tool a few years ago and so far it's been very good to have around. It includes a philips and flat screwdriver, a chain tool, two tire levers, and assorted sized hex wrenches (I haven't ever found a bike with a hex bolt that this tool didn't have the correct size for) Also, since really this tool is just held together by two hex bolts, you can actually adjust how easily the tools pop out (the size you need to adjust it with is actually on a standalone hex wrench on one of the tire levers), which I find useful on occasion. (I'll make it really tight when I'm using it as a screwdriver so it doesn't flop around) The only downside I've really found from this tool are the tire levers, they're much more flimsy than your typical stand-alone tire levers, and as such I broke one the first time I tried changing a tire with them. They're definitely viable, you just need to be a little more gentle with them. With the compact size, low price, and medium-high utility I'd say it's hard to beat. edit: You know, I never really noticed the housing of this tool is made out of plastic until I read the review from the guy who had his break, not just the black tire levers on the sides, but the outside peices that the levers rest in. So, at the risk of personal injury, I squeezed the tool as hard as I could, with no result. Take that for what you will, maybe the other guy just got a lemon? Great Take Along Tool by: on: 14-Sep 2009 This tool has everything you need to repair your bike, and is in a nice, light ergonomic package. ive used everything and it seems to be holding up. this is great for the trail but i wouldn't use it for home repairs. although you could use it at home or where ever(and i do because im too lazy to get my tools), the housing is plastic and the more you use it and abuse it, the earlier it'll break. ive been using it for a few weeks now and im noticing some scratches on the plastic and some rubs on the tire lever. this is from me dropping the tool, stepping on it or whatever. ive also noticed when applying lots of torc on wrenches(more than you usually use, like a stuck bolt or something), the housing does flex a little bit. All in all though the tool is holding up great considering everything ive done to it. just be careful with it. try not to use it on stuck bolts(although in a pinch it will work but this tool is not meant for things like that) and dont drop or step on it. Originally i though it would be better if this thing was all metal but then it wouldnt be doing its job of staying cheap and light. for these reasons its great for the trail but not so good for everyday use. It'll work everyday but after a lot of abuse eventually you'll break it. This it a tool for the trail: light+small+Cheap+does its job=5 stars. Great Small Tool For by: on: 26-Jun 2009 Great small, compact tool to have handy if you need it. Takes up very little room in my seat bag. I haven't needed it yet, but it is there if I do. View All ReviewsView All Multi-Tools |
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