🔧 Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool: The Ultimate Cycling Companion, Complete with Protective Case Review

I've had it for a few weeks now. So far, so good. Cons: On the heavy side. Approximately the weight of a leather or other multi tool. So if you're a weight freak, you might need less. I honestly don't feel it in my bike backpack. It would be a bitch in the cargo pocket etc though. A bit clunky and in the way on certain settings like shift studs, bottle cage studs etc where you might need some length. Doesn't have (not sure what the metric size is) a larger star attachment tip (like the two that

I bought these for about $25 thinking at the time they were better quality tools than cheaper alternatives. On the positive side, the set is a little heavy, but it comes with an Allen key of any size. might want. I haven't even used some of its features. It's compact and fits into a neat little flat storage tube that fits in even the smallest saddlebags. Cons: It looks like the material these tools are made of is not stainless steel. About 3 months after purchase, rust spots started to appear…

My M-19 has been in the field for 4 years now and I use it 4 times a year, sometimes more depending on the terrain and equipment. It's primarily used for recreational riding, so I wasn't overly concerned with size or weight, just functionality. Granted, I didn't even need most of the tools, but in an emergency I'd rather have them and not use them than need them and not have them. Not just for me, but for anyone out there who might need help. The tool itself is well built and surprisingly light