(Part 2) Best bike multifunction tools according to redditors

Hydroflask water bottle $20

https://smile.amazon.com/Hydro-Flask-Insulated-Stainless-Standard/dp/B01ACATE9K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480146454&sr=8-1&keywords=hydro+flask+water+bottle

O-light brass keychain flashlight - $20

https://smile.amazon.com/Olight-Keychain-Flashlight-Variable-output-I3S-Bare/dp/B01H1HC1NI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480146475&sr=8-1&keywords=olight+brass


Snowpeak titanium spork - $8

https://smile.amazon.com/Snow-Peak-SCT-004-Titanium-Spork/dp/B000AR2N76/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480146497&sr=8-1&keywords=snow+peak+titanium+spork



Kershaw Chill pocket knife - $15

https://smile.amazon.com/Kershaw-3410-Chill-Pocket-Knife/dp/B002IVHQ5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480146513&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+chill

Leatherman Wingman - $30

https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-Wingman-Multi-Tool-Stainless-Steel/dp/B005DI0XM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1480146546&sr=8-1&keywords=leatherman+wingman

Logitech G502 - $40

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Proteus-Tunable-Customizable-910-004074/dp/B00IRHE892


Fisher space pen - $11

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Non-Reflective-Military-Cap-O-Matic-M4B/dp/B001E103CY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480146580&sr=8-1&keywords=fisher+space+pen



Park Tool MT-1 bike tool (handy for many tasks) - $10


https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-MT-1-Rescue-Wrench/dp/B000OZ9WTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480146598&sr=8-1&keywords=park+tool+mt+1

It's a multi wrench.

I've always seen them for bicycles but they can have other purposes as well.

Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ezyoutdoor-Bicycle-Wrench-Hexagon-Spanner/dp/B014CG67GI

It just has multiple sizes that are common for whatever domain it is for.

At a minimum, this little multitool, pedros tire levers, a patch kit and a portable pump will get you out of 99% of the problems you'll have on the road that are easily fixable. Other than the pump, everything listed is small and very light. Learn how to use the patch kit before you need it, they are NOT intuitive.

You can get some much more elaborate tool sets, but that one I linked to is light weight, takes up almost no room and pretty much has fixed everything. At some point, you graduate to bringing a spare tube, but now you're talking space and weight.

Some people swear by the Swiss army knife multi tools, but they take up space, weigh a ton, and I never needed anything more than that little tool in 60,000 miles of commuting.

that is literally a bike multitool with a higher markup
http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Brothers-Multi-Bicycle-10-Function/dp/B002VG38X2?ie=UTF8&keywords=bike%20multitool&qid=1463524384&ref_=sr_1_7&sr=8-7

I carry the crankbrothers m5. It has m3, m4, m5, m6 and a phillips head screwdriver. It's really compact and I haven't come across anything while riding that I couldn't do with it. Helps to have KMC Missing Link on the chain so I don't really worry about having a chain tool. Here's a link...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015U8V05K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4o8QCb2JSYPDN

• Carry a spare tube
  
  
  
• And one of these... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005UZOJZ2/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
  
  
• and one of these
  https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-I-Beam-Fold-Up-Chain/dp/B000OZBJ9C/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1501604466&sr=1-1&keywords=park+IB-3
  

Maybe, but torque measurement is great for both parts and peace of mind.

For fit adjustments, I keep a small torque key like this.

If you take apart or put together a bike, you'll want something with a range, but a 5nm key is great for adjusting stems, seatposts, and cleats.

I spent $600 on an entry-level road bike and about another $600 on accessories last month. First time biking since I was a kid with a budget MTB. Pretty happy with my current setup outside of my evil saddle.

Here are some accessories I got which I think are potentially missing from your list or are just good fits for what you want (not going to talk about stuff like a saddle bag since the right choice for that differs by person/bike):

• Cell phone mount if you want to use your phone for whatever reason (music and GPS for me)
  
• More comfortable saddle/gel cover (my stock saddle is torture and my gel cover doesn't completely help, will probably buy a better saddle at some point)
  
• Cycling socks/cycling shoes/clipless pedals (Not sure what would be stock/default for you. It was my first time using clipless pedals with the purchase last month. I am very comfortable with them now. I recommend swapping to the pedals you want sooner rather than later.)
  
• Maybe go with a CO2 inflator and cartridges if you don't want to carry a pump with you
  
• Reflective vest if you want to bike at low visibility
  
• Helmet mirror if you are the least bit concerned about vehicles
  
• Multi-tool like this
  
• Get degreaser and lubricant for monthly chain maintenance
  
  Try to get a bike fit done. Those can be expensive though. The best tip I can share regarding fit from my limited experience is "your saddle is probably too low".

EyesOff Tool is what i rock. Has more options that what most here have mentioned, and its half the price.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2BB2PE

I had my brakes done at Box Dog a few years ago for like 60 bucks.

When my front brake cable eventually wore down and snapped a couple of months ago, I looked up tutorials on Youtube, and went to Amazon for the cables. If you're just replacing the pads it's even easier. I picked up this cool hex tool down at Cliff's Hardware.

I am a commuter cyclist that lives on a hill and works on a hill, and the work that I have done has held strong. There were some frustrating moments, but if I can do it, anyone can.

Bike tool: https://www.amazon.com/VeloChampion-multiple-philips-slotted-screwdrivers/dp/B007SZ4XJ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1549084773&sr=8-16&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bike+multitool

Screwdrivers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0031BX54I/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1549085065&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Small cheap box cutter: https://www.amazon.com/Gerber-EAB-Pocket-Knife-22-41830/dp/B0016KHW2W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549085135&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gerber+eab&dpPl=1&dpID=31EagLhoGPL&ref=plSrch

That's the same with Shimano Octalink, which is why crank pullers now come with a metal plug to fill that hole. Here's a link (it's the center piece): https://www.amazon.com/Chainring-Crankset-Flywheel-Remover-Shimano/dp/B06XQ2LQZH/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1502692373&sr=8-16&keywords=crank+puller

I think other tools just have a bigger center area to push against the BB.

I'm fixing my bike right now and I want to repaint it. How can I remove this crankset?

Possible with this tool from amazon?
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07F5DN2DM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Like /u/jrm2191 said, Park Tool make some... comprehensive tool sets. Those prices are enough to make me choke, though. Your son's riding a ~$400 bike - I don't know how I would wrap my head around buying an $800 tool set, or even a $300 one.

But the tool sets are a good way to think about what tools you should buy. I'd get a basic tool set, fill in gaps, and upgrade selectively. What I'd do, in no particular order, would look like...

• cheap tool set ($40) (total $40)
  
• torque wrench ($50) (total $90)
  
• chain cleaning tool ($10) (total $100)
  
• cable cutting tool ($35) (total $135)
  
• maybe chain pliers? ($10) (total $145)
  
  At this point I would start thinking about upgrading the tools that your son will use all the time. The thing that stands out for me is hex tools. He might use Torx screws, but he'll definitely use metric hex tools
  
  
• some nice metric hex tools ($15) (total $160)
  
• some torx equivalents ($11) (total $171)
  
  Then probably nice meaty tire levers to make replacing tires and tubes easier
  
  
• tire levers ($9) (total $180)
  
  If you were looking to spend $300 or that range, then you'll notice you're way under that target. Feel free to start adding on some random nice things, like a portable multi-tool, which will pay off if he has an issue while out on a ride.
  
  
• Portable multi-tool ($25) (total $210)
  
  I'm running out of things that aren't "consumable" (like brake cables, housing, etc...), so for my last recommendation, nitrile work gloves! (they'll make cleanup a breeze)
  
  
• work gloves ($20) (total $230)
  
  There are tons of other things you could get (a bike stand, for instance) but at this point I'm getting a bit out of control. and there are tools I assume you have (e.g. a good screwdriver), but at some point I need to stop.
  
  And obviously feel free to mix and match whatever components you can afford/feel comfortable spending that much money on. One thing that might help would be to talk with him about what kind of work he does on his bike. He might be in desperate need of hex tools, but not treating himself to nice hex wrenches. That could be your quick, easy, cheap answer. Or similarly he might be nervously tightening bolts without a torque wrench, even in places that call for very precise amounts of torque. Again, easy answer regarding what to prioritize.
  
  Best of luck
  
  edit: totals didn't add up right, sorry!

I'll try to identify everything I see, from top, left to right:

• Bike
  
• Rider
  
• Bag
  
• Keys
  
• GoPro straps + case
  
• GoPro
  
• Wallet
  
• Portable speakers?
  
• Extra brake caliper (smart!)
  
• U-Lock
  
• Bandana/handkerchief
  
• iPhone 5c
  
• Extra tube
  
• Simple multitool (basic one similar to this)
  
• Stick of gum? No idea...
  
• Bottle of water
  
• Tire lever (plastic)
  
• Leverage-type tool. Looks to me like Park CCP-22 but he clearly doesn't have a square-taper bottom bracket so I'm not sure. I've been combing the Park catalogue, let's see if anything turns up.
  
• Portable pump
  
• Lighter
  
• Chain whip
  
• Condom
  
• Deodorant
  
• Some paper thing idk
  
• Walking shoes
  
• Pen
  
• Second tire lever
  
• Pedal wrench/crank wrench
  
• ??? screen thing?
  
• 3 hot delicious food discs

If you want one for yourself:

https://www.amazon.com/Birzman-Chain-gauge-bike-tools/dp/B007B935QY

I prefer this: Crank Bros Pica

Then again I am a shop mechanic and fancy pants about my tools.

I carry leather work gloves - much easier on the palms/thumbs. (Most of my riding is transportation, so I don't worry about an extra 1-2 lbs ). They always work.

I also have the VAR plastic tire tools (https://www.amazon.com/VAR-Nylon-Tire-Lever-System/dp/B004YJ30M8) which I got before using the gloves. The installation tool works for some tight tires, but sometimes the plastic isn't strong enough. I never use metal tire levers to install tubes (they don't break removing tight tires, but are too likely to puncture tubes on installation).

Similar setup.. I don't have extra spokes, but I do bring a tube on 40+ mile rides.

Multitool is the Park I-Beam 2

CO2 is the Red Zepplin

Patch is Park Super Patch

Don't forget the Tire Lever (one if you're good, two if you ride stiff Conti's)

All easily fits in a Topeak bag

https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-I-Beam-Fold-up-Screwdriver/dp/B000OZBJD8/

It's tiny, so I keep it on me whenever I'm out riding.

I have a Park I Beam multi-tool, a spare tube, 3 Pedro tire levers, a patch kit, and a co2 inflater in a saddle bag I never take off.

Will this patch kit suffice?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MQK9LSV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CpYTDb2NA65ND