Submitted by
mello151
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: December 6, 2011
Strengths: All the right tools, good construction, fairly compact
Weaknesses: Lid to case wont' stay on.
Bottom Line:
This tool always has the tool I need. It also fits nicely in my small CamelBak. I forget that it's even there until I need it. I even use it for stuff at home sometimes since it's usually easier to get to as opposed to searching out the right size hex bit in the tool box.
Submitted by
Joltin' Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Adirondacks
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2011
Strengths: Great all around trail unit. Have not been disappointed with this product. Crank Bros. make sturdy, reliable, efficient tools.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
When you're thirty miles out, the rain is coming down in buckets & a 5' drop has caused a bit of mayhem with your filly, you'll be relieved that you brought along the Multi-19.
Bike Setup: Waltworks, Stan's Notubes, Jones H-Bar, SS
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Submitted by
Splnkr
a Cross Country Rider
from Lamasco, KY, USA
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2009
Strengths: Lifetime warranty. Stainless steel components (some) and this really cool carry case thingy.
Weaknesses: A tad heavy, but so is everything else I carry (including the kitchen sink).
Bottom Line:
This is my third bike tool. Lost the first one. Second one rusted up really quick. I bought the Crank Bros 19 on a whim. Like the metal carry case. Advantage: keeps the tool from rubbing holes in your saddle bag or Camel Back (like my Park Tool did). Sure, it adds weight but I don't care. The Crank does not include tire tools (like the aforementioned) but not a deal breaker for me. The 19 does have a lot of tools (some not afforded on the Park Tool), not to mention spoke wrenches. Plus neat chain tool. I have oiled this one up to prevent rusting and the carry case fits perfect in my Camel or saddle bag. So far, I like, and a lifetime warranty to boot. Everything I expect in a bike tool, and the nice case is a deal maker.
Similar Products Used: Rock from trail. Topeak Hexus™ 16, black (lost it on the trail); Park Tool I-Beam Mini Fold-Up with Chain Tool (started to rust withing two weeks of carry in my Camel Back).
Bike Setup: Trek 4300 Disc, Thudbuster suspension seat, Kendal Excavator and Telonix rubber, Shimano PD-M520 Pedals.... et al.
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Submitted by
itmagic
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh, NC
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2008
Strengths: Fairly light, great for having on the bike.
Weaknesses: None.
Bottom Line:
Nice, sturdy toolkit to put in your bike pack. I've had it for a few weeks and already used it several times on my bike and a friend's bike on the road with great success.
Submitted by
Call_me_Al
a Cross Country Rider
from Florida
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2008
Strengths: Light, slim shape fits easily into a pocket.
Lots of tools.
It is wide enough to get very good leverage.
Very strong... I doubt I will ever manage to break this thing.
Weaknesses: The slim, wide shape that makes it easy to carry in a pocket also makes it a bit tough to use in tight spaces.
Mine developed a little rust on some of the individual tools... from my sweat maybe?
Bottom Line:
A great tool to have with you on the trail. It fits easily into a pocket or camelbak. With it, you can fix just about any mechanical issue. It even has a spoke wrench, although I've never tried that. Overall, this is an excellent tool.
Submitted by
mo-unit
a Cross Country Rider
from NY
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2007
Strengths: solid construction, plenty of sizes and tools, no bending/flexing when used, lifetime warranty
Weaknesses: a bit heavy, short stems making it hard to use on tight spots.
Bottom Line:
excellent product to have on the trail/road. has everything u need to maintain ur bike. was considering the toolmanator and other similar products, but went with the crankbros for the all metal construction. some of the plastic casing tools bend/flex when u use them.
Strengths: The best spoke wrench you'll find on a pocket multitool. You don't need another spoke wrench. For some reason the chain tool works loads better than my Park multitool.
Weaknesses: Not that they could help it in a 19-piece tool, but its a bit bulky to turn in tight spaces compared to others. But like most tools it swivels so it has never bothered me.
Bottom Line:
I live in the middle of nowhere so the bike shops here are a complete joke. I went to the only three places around that sell bikes and none had a spoke wrench of any kind. Even though they had some 3000 dollar bikes (sad world we live in eh?). I came back not knowing how I would finish my wheel, and grabbed the spoke wrench on my new multitool. Surprise, it worked perfectly. My last multitool had a completely useless spoke wrench. Apparently this is well designed and it comes with a tin as well so it doesn't get ski wax all over it in the winter. Looks like I'll have to get their pedals. Great tool.
Similar Products Used: Park I-beam, 6 houses worth of carpentry tools and then some.
Bike Setup: 1998 Specialized Allez Sport Ultegra for the road, savagely beaten SS with '96 Trek frame and Reba, Reynolds 853 geared MTB being built also w/Reba.
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Submitted by
Derek Knight
a Cross Country Rider
from Heidelberg, Germany
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2006
Strengths: Everything you need on the trail.
Weaknesses: It might be a little pricey compared to others. But I still think it's worth it.
Bottom Line:
It's very nice to have such a good tool with you while out on a ride for those small adjustment or even helping out a fellow rider. It's compact size and variety of tools is perfect to take along for the ride.
Favorite Trail: Weisser Stein and others above Heidelberg
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Quadrad
Similar Products Used: plain old Craftsman tools
Bike Setup: Trek 8500, sweet!
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Submitted by
William Kolbe-Booysen
a Cross Country Rider
from Empangeni,KZN,South Africa
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Strengths: Neat looking , tough , durable and comes in a handy tin which is good for your spare change , the slim design makes it easy to pack away . Always gets compliments from other riders seeing it for the first time . Plus its made by Crank Brothers !!!!!!!!
Weaknesses: pricey , there are cheaper equivalent products
Bottom Line:
efficient and cool looking , if you have spare cash ... own one