Cool Tool bicycle tool

[J-sews]

Anybody know any details about the Cool Tool? I remember seeing them sometime in the 1990's. Not being a bike rider, it didn't hold much appeal to me. That and it doesn't seem like a very clever design.   GOOD: The hex wrenches fit into two holes in the tool, but BAD they fall right out unless held in place by a rubber band. GOOD: The wrench body is stainless steel, but BAD all of the other parts are easy-rusting carbon steel.





Anyhow, I'm trying to find out a little more about this tool. Some googling I've done suggests that the guys in the bike forums really like the Cool Tool. I don't know why though.

[I'm Still Bison]

The regulars on bike forums must have been the only ones that held them in any regard.I recall seeing some listed in stock by some online vendors,as recently as a couple years ago.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I've had one for YEARS, and to my mind (rusting aside) it's still the best bike tool out there

Infact I wish they'd make an updated model

[Benner]

The hex bit attachments do look pretty poo though.

Does it actually recommend to use an elastic band or is that just what Bob has found to work?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The hex bit attachments do look pretty poo though.

Does it actually recommend to use an elastic band or is that just what Bob has found to work?

I does come in a sheath, so it's never really worried me

[J-sews]

The hex bit attachments do look pretty poo though.

Does it actually recommend to use an elastic band or is that just what Bob has found to work?

I does come in a sheath, so it's never really worried me

Ahh! That is something new. So what type of sheath did it come with? A belt sheath? Or just a pouch of some sort?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

The hex bit attachments do look pretty poo though.

Does it actually recommend to use an elastic band or is that just what Bob has found to work?

I does come in a sheath, so it's never really worried me

Ahh! That is something new. So what type of sheath did it come with? A belt sheath? Or just a pouch of some sort?

Just a generic cordura Gerber one mate

[Benner]

The hex bit attachments do look pretty poo though.

Does it actually recommend to use an elastic band or is that just what Bob has found to work?

I does come in a sheath, so it's never really worried me

Ahh! That is something new. So what type of sheath did it come with? A belt sheath? Or just a pouch of some sort?

Just a generic cordura Gerber one mate

So it doesn't actually come with a sheath then?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Mine did

[Roadie]

So it doesn't actually come with a sheath then?

Gerber have pretty much one style of sheath that a lot of their tools come in i think is what Mike was trying to get at

[Benner]

So it doesn't actually come with a sheath then?

Gerber have pretty much one style of sheath that a lot of their tools come in i think is what Mike was trying to get at

Thank you. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

So it doesn't actually come with a sheath then?

Gerber have pretty much one style of sheath that a lot of their tools come in i think is what Mike was trying to get at

Yeah sorry, mike no sleepy - sleepy much last nite

[Roadie]

Probably something like this:

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Probably something like this:
(Image removed from quote.)

Yep like that, just a different label

[J-sews]

Okay thanks! 

Now from what I've been able to piece together, Cool Tools were sold by Gerber (made in Taiwan) starting sometime in the late 1990's. Prior to that they were an independent company. There was even a titanium Cool Tool produced in the US.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Yeah I've heard of the titanium version, but I bet it was hugely expensive

[NutSAK]

This brings back memories of the 'ol bike shop.  We used to sell cool tools, but I've never had the opportunity to use one.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

This brings back memories of the 'ol bike shop.  We used to sell cool tools, but I've never had the opportunity to use one.

If you get the chance too, it's worth it , as unlike most bicycle tool's, it's a nice size.

[Poncho65]

The titanium version looks to have been a better built version @ least that is my opinion about it the name is kinda gimicky but I guess that's what it is suppose to be since it a bike tool don't want to confuse the masses I do like it though as I am partial to adjustable cresent type tool

[Zucchini]

In the mid to late 1990s, I rode my mountain bike frequently. It was usually on 15 to 35 mile trips on rail-trail type paths. I recently started riding my bike again and discovered the Cool Tool among the gear. It brought back fond memories. I Googled Cool Tool to see if it was still sold and if it had been improved. I found this thread.

The original Cool Tool did not come with a sheath. The pieces were held together with a rubber band. I'm pretty sure that it wasn't a Gerber product (nor sold by Gerber). Later, there was a Ti version. The Ti version pictured is missing a hex key (it sticks through the notch below the thumbwheel).

[edap617]

Welcome to the forum, Zucchini !

[I'm Still Bison]

Welcome to the forums! What did you think of the Cool Tool in use?

[David Bowen]

Hey I got one of those, been hanging around on my bike since 2000 or something, neat tool. Everything you said about the tool pretty much sums it up, nice idea but poorly thought out.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

In the mid to late 1990s, I rode my mountain bike frequently. It was usually on 15 to 35 mile trips on rail-trail type paths. I recently started riding my bike again and discovered the Cool Tool among the gear. It brought back fond memories. I Googled Cool Tool to see if it was still sold and if it had been improved. I found this thread.

The original Cool Tool did not come with a sheath. The pieces were held together with a rubber band. I'm pretty sure that it wasn't a Gerber product (nor sold by Gerber). Later, there was a Ti version. The Ti version pictured is missing a hex key (it sticks through the notch below the thumbwheel).

Welcome to the forum mate, I've got a Cool Tool that get's carried on my bike daily, and it's a great tool

[Tarrodemierda]

i dont have one,atleast yet

[J-sews]

Hey welcome Zucchini and thanks for the info!

In the mid to late 1990s, I rode my mountain bike frequently. It was usually on 15 to 35 mile trips on rail-trail type paths. I recently started riding my bike again and discovered the Cool Tool among the gear. It brought back fond memories. I Googled Cool Tool to see if it was still sold and if it had been improved. I found this thread.

The original Cool Tool did not come with a sheath. The pieces were held together with a rubber band. I'm pretty sure that it wasn't a Gerber product (nor sold by Gerber). Later, there was a Ti version. The Ti version pictured is missing a hex key (it sticks through the notch below the thumbwheel).

So was this missing hex key a smaller size than the two already in the picture? Was it just the rubber band that sort of held it in place?

[Zucchini]

Welcome to the forums! What did you think of the Cool Tool in use?

Thanks. I really like the Cool Tool for the purpose that it was designed for. It is great for on the trail adjustments and repairs of a mountain bike. I carried it in the tool bag under the bike seat. I included a few other items like a tire patch kit, spare inner tube, tire levers, and pump.

[Zucchini]

Hey welcome Zucchini and thanks for the info!

So was this missing hex key a smaller size than the two already in the picture? Was it just the rubber band that sort of held it in place?

It is smaller with each end a different size. The rubber band holds it in place.

[J-sews]

Hey welcome Zucchini and thanks for the info!

So was this missing hex key a smaller size than the two already in the picture? Was it just the rubber band that sort of held it in place?

It is smaller with each end a different size. The rubber band holds it in place.

Wow, thanks for the info!



Bummer though, I'll probably never be able to find an original hex key like that for mine.

[Tarrodemierda]

Hey welcome Zucchini and thanks for the info!

So was this missing hex key a smaller size than the two already in the picture? Was it just the rubber band that sort of held it in place?

It is smaller with each end a different size. The rubber band holds it in place.

Wow, thanks for the info!



Bummer though, I'll probably never be able to find an original hex key like that for mine.

i can make u one i guess.