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Multi-tools for bicycling

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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #30 on: July 03, 2007, 04:08:35 PM
The only big problem with that is that you get addicted to quality stuff, then you have to have more... and more, and more and more!

The theory is that you spend your money on one and it will last.  Where that theory fails is if you buy hundreds of them like I do... then it's false economy all over again!

My wife is starting to see through the "they are great quality and they will last a long time" argument.

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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #31 on: January 07, 2008, 06:30:03 AM
Might as well bump this one too...
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #32 on: March 25, 2008, 09:06:38 PM
This is my only Atwood after a (weak moment) Sharkbite giveaway:

http://www.atwoodknives.com/home/19747341.php


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #33 on: March 25, 2008, 09:41:44 PM
Why are Atwoods so expensive?


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #34 on: March 25, 2008, 10:13:45 PM
From what I can tell  :think:...they are decently made tools that have had the additional advantage of innovative design in such a simple form factor. The artisan (apparently) can only produce so many and that quantity has been almost uncannily the amount required to spawn 10 minute or less sales...along with grossly inflated prices immediately afterwards on e-bay.

I'm guessing that it has gotten to the point where the very second anything goes up on that site; quite a few folks have it programmed (somehow) to be aware of it and...they're gone.

The rest is simply a resale 'game' on e-bay that I don't believe Mr. Atwood is very happy with either. I'd like some other items that he has made or might in the future; yet the whole drama has frankly turned me off from being interested in something that I will never most likely have a chance in heck again of obtaining.

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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #35 on: March 26, 2008, 01:20:21 PM
From what I can tell  :think:...they are decently made tools that have had the additional advantage of innovative design in such a simple form factor. The artisan (apparently) can only produce so many and that quantity has been almost uncannily the amount required to spawn 10 minute or less sales...along with grossly inflated prices immediately afterwards on e-bay.

I'm guessing that it has gotten to the point where the very second anything goes up on that site; quite a few folks have it programmed (somehow) to be aware of it and...they're gone.

The rest is simply a resale 'game' on e-bay that I don't believe Mr. Atwood is very happy with either. I'd like some other items that he has made or might in the future; yet the whole drama has frankly turned me off from being interested in something that I will never most likely have a chance in heck again of obtaining.



 Add to everything SxS said,Peter Atwood generally uses higher end materials for his tools. I'd still would love to have one though...it wouldn't be a drawer queen.
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #36 on: March 26, 2008, 01:27:36 PM
Are Atwoods made of titanium?


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #37 on: March 26, 2008, 01:34:57 PM
 Some models are,but  exactly which ones are escapes me at the moment.
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #38 on: March 26, 2008, 06:59:46 PM
From what I can tell  :think:...they are decently made tools that have had the additional advantage of innovative design in such a simple form factor. The artisan (apparently) can only produce so many and that quantity has been almost uncannily the amount required to spawn 10 minute or less sales...along with grossly inflated prices immediately afterwards on e-bay.

I'm guessing that it has gotten to the point where the very second anything goes up on that site; quite a few folks have it programmed (somehow) to be aware of it and...they're gone.

The rest is simply a resale 'game' on e-bay that I don't believe Mr. Atwood is very happy with either. I'd like some other items that he has made or might in the future; yet the whole drama has frankly turned me off from being interested in something that I will never most likely have a chance in heck again of obtaining.



 Add to everything SxS said,Peter Atwood generally uses higher end materials for his tools. I'd still would love to have one though...it wouldn't be a drawer queen.

I'd like one too.   :)
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #39 on: March 27, 2008, 09:45:22 AM
"..Add to everything SxS said,Peter Atwood generally uses higher end materials for his tools. I'd still would love to have one though...it wouldn't be a drawer queen.."

Agreed in terms of the only one I have also.
If I had a job where that nicely wedged hunk of steel needed to be hit hard on the other end with a rock or whatever was handy to get said task immediately out of our way...we'd determine very quickly just how well that particular material held up in short order.  ;)
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #40 on: June 14, 2008, 01:24:09 PM
im using one large crank bros multi bike tool and this,although this is too fine with all those wood scales  8)
http://www.somafab.com/woodie20.jpg


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #41 on: June 15, 2008, 11:20:26 PM
im using one large crank bros multi bike tool and this,although this is too fine with all those wood scales  8)
http://www.somafab.com/woodie20.jpg
Now that I like :drool:
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #42 on: June 16, 2008, 12:25:31 AM
have 2 of those,one 20 and one 8 tolled ones.good quality and suits me fine,i collect and ride vintage bikes too and that one fits into old tool pouch under seat,rather than one hi-tech carbon scaled ones ;)


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #43 on: June 16, 2008, 09:57:53 AM
What vintage bikes have you got mate ???, I've got an old Rudge Roadster, that I'm supossed to be restoring :-[
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #44 on: June 16, 2008, 10:19:38 AM
ive got an 30´s Adler that i drive daily an done with really odd driveline,theres no chain,theres a drive shaft instead.
and an old Rambler from fifties,and loads of frames and parts from 10-70´s,one handmade PETO( = beast in english) track bike,one Campagnolo fixed gear track bike.i also sport one dirt bike(Planet x),one full suspension downhill bike( (anyon from germany ).


i´ve never seen a rudge bicycle,but im familiar to that tradename since my fellow garage friend is building a chopper,usinh rudge´s bighead(or was it redhead;)) cylinder heads,jap cases and selfmade cylinders.
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #45 on: June 16, 2008, 02:56:37 PM
I've seen old photo's of shaft driven Adler's, they look bloody heavy, but damn good utility cycles :)

I wish shaft drive would make the same come back that hub drive has :)

Here's a pic of the rudge


I'd love to see some pics of you bike's when you've got the time mate :)
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #46 on: June 16, 2008, 03:11:51 PM




heres my EDR ;) adler,i stripped the fenders out of it,otherwise its in original worn condition,just the saddle and tires are changed during time.

i have original saddle but ill have to make new leathers into it.its kinda cool,with a safetypin styled spring in front too.



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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #47 on: June 16, 2008, 03:17:25 PM
That looks gorgeous mate :drool:, it's a good that you've left it as it is, I think if you restored it, it'd loose it's charm :)

And I tell you what there a lot more comfortable than modern bikes too :), it took me a while to get used to pull back bars, but once I did I can't help but wonder why they died out ???

You do have to be VERY careful getting of a front sprung saddle if your a bloke though :o :D
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #48 on: June 16, 2008, 05:15:02 PM
Nothing rides like vintage steel and if you couple it with a Brooks saddle,you're good to go.
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #49 on: June 16, 2008, 05:39:34 PM
yo bison , u said it,i forgot to brag about brooks b17 i have ;).

got it from ebay,bit worn but luckily seller took it as "just an old seat like all of those tend to be,nothin special",so i got it cheap.


yep i dig those large frames that are assembled by real hands,with  hard soldering instead og just welding.

im 192cm tall so taht long distance between seat-crank and seat-bar is just heaven to my ass.

ive got some trade offers givin me multigeared city-hybrids with rocksolid aluminium frames,i really wouldnt trade to them ever.

in wood and dirt u use mountainbike but for trips and city only vintage rules  :D

(u have noticed how these threads turn...from tools to frames,from sheats to bikes etc  :multi:)


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #50 on: June 16, 2008, 06:24:07 PM
Yeah the topic's do tend to wonder a bit :D
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #51 on: June 23, 2008, 07:03:23 AM
Wandering back on-topic…

I have the big Topeak tool but it is really heavy, so I usually leave it behind.
Most of the tool sizes on it appear nowhere on my bicycles.

I really like Wenger's "Mountain Bike" SAKs:



They are lighter than anything else I have found that includes a chain tool.

Another nice, light one is the Topeak Toolbar


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #52 on: June 23, 2008, 11:01:39 AM
Yep topeak are kinda hard to beat :)

As are the Wenger bike tool's...


I got mine in a trade with Bob and it's great :)

So what bikes do you ride Andy??
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #53 on: June 23, 2008, 11:19:26 AM
Wandering back on-topic…

I have the big Topeak tool but it is really heavy, so I usually leave it behind.
Most of the tool sizes on it appear nowhere on my bicycles.

I really like Wenger's "Mountain Bike" SAKs:

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They are lighter than anything else I have found that includes a chain tool.

Another nice, light one is the Topeak Toolbar
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hey would u mind takin few pics more of that tiny bit holder/keyring thingy?
does those swiss ones have six/hex bits 4-5-6mm?




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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #54 on: June 24, 2008, 01:42:27 AM
So what bikes do you ride Andy??

A Calfee Stiletto recumbent for the road:


a Specialized FSR xc for the dirt,

and for the playa:


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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #55 on: June 24, 2008, 10:46:21 AM
I love the Recumbent mate :drool:, I really would like to have a go on one, one day :)
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #56 on: June 24, 2008, 03:07:20 PM
Granted,'bents are a little scarce on the ground in these parts,and I haven't seen many,but I've never seen a fairing on one.Are there any attachment points or compartments for stowage?
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #57 on: June 24, 2008, 04:12:09 PM
There seem to be a lot of luggage option's on this one mate :)

http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/streetmachine.shtml
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #58 on: June 24, 2008, 07:23:02 PM
Looks like you could carry a good sized load that way.I've been wary of adding a rack and bags to the fork of the Raleigh,afraid it would change the agility.
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Re: Multi-tools for bicycling
Reply #59 on: June 24, 2008, 09:30:32 PM
well the weathers are gettin so good that i assembled my bike and i guess ill pack up my edc and bike equipement and head out in the trails near the beach.



 

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