🔧 Topeak Alien II Multi Tool: Your Ultimate All-in-One Solution for Any Bike Repair Review

This is a very handy compact multi tool kit. I've had one before, but I left it in a warehouse on the islands. Now I have to buy another one as I live on the west coast. Basically, I copy and buy the same instruments that I left at home. So I can tell from experience why this Topeak alien tool is so cool. Yes there are many other multi tools like Crankbrothers, Specialized etc. I prefer the Topeak Alien as it has a good tool kit for repairs when I'm not in civilization. Yes, other tools can do…

The variety of tools is excellent, they are clearly marked which is a big plus and the tools themselves are solid. As with most slow cookers, the tire levers suck, but it's still a good idea to carry a few small Pedro levers. Crochet hooks make it so easy. The problem for me when it arrived was the weight, the poor quality of the binding on both sides and the size, which eventually led me to return it. For half the price you can get the Crank Brothers Multi-Bike Tool (17 functions) and get the…

When I read the description of this multi-tool, at first I thought it had too many unnecessary details. Turns out my roommate had the exact same multi-tool, so I used it a bit. I found that the placement of each little tool is actually very well thought out. The two halves come apart not only for convenience, but also so you can use the tools on one half to gain extra leverage to rotate the tool on the other half. Examples: if you are using a chain pin for a stuck pin, the 5mm hex wrench is on…