So, we need to see a Leatherman adaptation with bike tools. I alway wind up throwing a pair of pliers in my bag just in case on the really really long rides. I needed them more than once. A leatherman style bike tool would be awesome.
I too am a Leatherman collector/fanboy. On my Skeletool you can technically carry 4 bits of your choosing and so I do hex 4mm and 6mm, along with Phillips and flat so it still functions as a normal tool. I’d love to see them make something bike specific.
Good point! Pliars are missing here! Important for cable adjustments, bending broken spokes, grasping & clipping zip-tie ends (and squishing ticks before they can tuck-in). Personally, I always carry a Leatherman because in addition to the pliers, I can cut patches from an inner tube, trim branches on the trail, clear smaller dead falls with the saw, perform impromptu dental surgery on unsuspecting ATVers, carve a splint, repair a leather glove.
So Lezyne emailed us to say that they actually have a tool with tubeless repair and inflation on it! I don't know if it's new or what, but I had never seen that ride.lezyne.com/products/rap-ii-tool?variant=42417835442421
Seth, this is awesome. Loving the content lately. This video is great on a lot of levels. Selfishly, I'm shopping for something like the EDC and also my wife is learning to ride. She's been asking about stuff that can go wrong on a ride and this video does a great job of summarizing all the stuff she wants to brush up on. Killing it, dude. Thanks for doing what you do. The cigarette joke had me rolling.
I'm glad I'm not the only one with a weird "thing" for multitools! Lol. I buy ones I don't even need, I just see one that looks really neat and compact and go "ooooohhhhhh..look" and buy it! Lol. For the most part I use one of the little compact Topeak mini emergency toolbox kits that literally has everything I'd ever need.
That's a big heavy tool. I like the one up for space and weight. Don't forget to wrap gorilla tape around the pump, add in a couple of zip ties in the storage and $20.
This is great - Seth's ability to act on all the random ideas we churn over in our heads while riding or staring out into space is his gift to the world!
Crankbrothers one is the one for me, you could add a strong magnet to one of the sides so that the CO2 can magnet onto the side then you have everything
I think Wolftooth's 8-Bit kits have you beat. They have everything your custom tools have plus quick link pliers, a reamer for clearing out the valve stem, tire levers, and a razor blade, all in a package that is small enough to fit easily in your pocket. Although at $140, they are admittedly a bit on the expensive side.
Seth in intro: "It just really important to have the right tools when you need them." Seth at 1:18: *Driving a nail into a tire with the back of a power drill*
3D print a clip on CO2 holder. Similar to how the crankbrothers box clips on to the unhacked tool...but to fit the hacked one and hold a CO2 (obviously)
I am, in my 20+ years of downhill biking, only ever had use of tools for: realigning the steering bar, tools for broken chain, patching the tire and removing front wheel, for to fit bike in my car. In my backpack: A bottle of water, bottle of sugary drink, spare t-shirt, spare socks, a towel, a sandwich, a bandage and few adhesive bandages, deodorant and lighter, batteries for charging my phone/mp3 player(20 year+ long riding experience, do not forget :P) and obviously a knife. Nothing else. I remember bursting into tears when my buddies would proudly show to each other sets of spare tires, multitools, wrenches, stands...I was amazed none of them brought a butler with them... Making a tool for completely servicing your bike is great thing on paper- but in reality it just ads unnecessary weight.
Crank Bros M20, 2x CO2 (one with inflator screwed on), tubeless plug kit (mini-cigar sized) and a spare 29” tube. All held in a Backcountry Workshop strap under my saddle. Best option is to make sure your bike is maintained and build it using reliable (not the very latest, high tech, super light fragile) parts
I was today years old when I saw a mountain bike tire plug for the first time. I've used regular tire plugs before. Those are awesome they are like "fun size" candy bars. Scaled down but just as cool
I have to say thank you for being you. I have been subscribed for quite a while now, and I did so, because of you. Your personality is the greatest thing about your videos. Keep being true to yourself and we will all anxiously await every new video. I felt the need to pause and say this at 5:15.
Something I have always wanted to do is replace all the bolts on my bike with one or two driver sizes. Then 3d print a little holder for a couple Allen keys, flat repair kit and a small chain tool.
This is pretty cool, and your passion for bikes really comes through. I often go out without the appropriate tools (but fortunately I haven’t really needed more than my Vibrelli V19 and a pump), and just watching this video makes me feel more prepared!
I remember seeing your mongoose video in my recommended and I watch it and then your videos where all over my recommended and that’s what made me fall in love with your channel keep up the great work seth
One piece of advice a bike mechanic gave me about multitools is that when you buy a new one, always ASAP do a full service on your bike using only the multitool. That will be when you discover which bits on your bike the multitool won't fix and so what extra tools you need to take with you on a long ride. Having done this, I now also carry a small Leatherman style multitool because it has pliers, a cable cutter and a better blade. I also carry a short 12mm Allen/Hex key (For the crank) Quick link pliers and a small dual purpose pump that will inflate tyres and shocks, plus the usual, plugs, tubes, Valves, Air cartridges, tie wraps, tape, spare chain links, spare important bolts, spare derailleur hanger etc. On a multiday ride I even carry spare spokes in the handlebar tube.
This is genius. I've always found multitools...not quite right exactly for these reasons. It never dawned on me to take one apart and put the stuff I want on it.
Hey Seth, I’m watching this from a bed in the berm peak ranger station!!! We rode black mountain trail in Pisgah today, and it kicked my ass!! I love the place, the rc cars were super fun, the crawler course worked really well, and the bike dungeon is incredible!!!!
My favourite is my Topeak Alien, found on the side of the trail about 12 years ago. In fact, I have 5 multi-tools that I found on the side of the trail - never paid for one! I've actually found more, I'd see someone at the trail head and ask if they lost a multi tool. One guy said yes, so threw him the one I just found. He said "no no, I lost mine a couple of weeks ago at a different trail" and threw it back. I threw it back and said "well the trail took and the trail provided". I think the best tool would be one that reminds you to zip up your pack.
Must say I got to give Seth some credit being creative in making the best multi-tool, still ticked off from a Berm Peak about a Trek Roscoe have not sold an old bike of mine for almost a year, and it's disrespectful that I look up to Seth this is how he treats his former subscribers unbelievable.
A friend and previous colleague of mine who was the engineer who designed the Silverback Sesta, Sido and Superspeed, designed a fully customizable tool where you could order the tools that you want on your multi tool, or buy a complete kit that has everything and you assemble the tool to what ever preference you have.
I honestly like the Crank Bros one. Give me somewhere non-invasive to keep it on my minimalist bike, along with some C02, and I'll buy one from you right now. Seat bags won't work for me, same as you. There's only 2 places the gas bottle will fit during a ride. One of them won't let me breathe, the other is definitely out. I don't have a bottle cage fitted, so there's that room to play with, but it has to look ok. Modern even. I believe in you 👍
As soon as I saw that Seth bought a 3-D printer I was hoping for things like this. The possibilities are endless. If he gets a HAAS CNC/Lathe to start machining his own parts.. it’s all over. Berm Peak Parts will take over the market. Lol. Great content buddy.
the bottlecage-thingy is really nice. dont think its bulky at all, its a bottlecage with 2cm extra at the back. also probably it makes for a good ride when the "heavy" tool is way down near the bb
ive been doing this for a while. only the tools needed for that particular bike. really streamlines things. I also run the keys on a steel carabiner. wrap the loose tools in a neoprene chainstay segment. I also carry tube in a small old sock. keeps it from the sun, and you have a rag
i do have a multitool with all the wrenches under my bottlecage, a chailntool with quicklinks in my stem, a tubless repairkitt in my handlebars and an inflatour with co2 in a 3D printet mount in the headtube
We just paused the video and swapped the the chain tool from my Crankbrothers m13 with the large plus screwdriver on my m17 (my bikes don’t have this type of head). What a great idea! 🫡🧠
As a long time maker, I would recommend you stay away from such thin walls around the hole on your 3D printed pieces, especially if you’re printing in PLA. I would recommend using a circle around the hole rather than a square, and possibly using PETG for a functional part like this. PETG will be better for extreme temperatures and more resilient over time.
The ultimate MTB multi tool is the Topeak Survival Gear Box. Why? Because it's not technically a multi tool -- the tools are separate and stored in a literal toolbox about the size of a multi tool. Because they're separate, you can use them much more easily, without having to work around the bulk of the folded-up tools getting in the way in tight spaces. No multi tool will ever beat the Topeak Survival Gear Box.
I’ve got a natural CF SB130 with blue accents. I put a ton or research into this and went with: OneUp EDC Lite in the stem, think my plugs are in the little holder at the bottom. In Blue. OneUp EDC 100cc from Yeti with Blue accents. This includes a CO2 inflator. Stores my CO2 inside. Jank Industries center mount for pump Dynaplug in Yeti blue from Yeti stored in pump handle with some paper towels. BOOM done!
for me a multitool is the last ditch effort. if the problem is not that serious and I can keep riding, I will keep riding until I get home and solve the issue with my proper toolbox, I also find i concentrate better at home and make less mistakes like under torquing or over torquing or rounding off bolts etc.
I hacked "my own" multitool a few years ago, but I went the other route: instead of adding new stuff I removed all the bits I don't need. I'm pretty happy with the result :)
Seth you should come out with your own version of a multi tool. I would definitely buy one. You know what a multi tool should have. Thanks for the tips and tricks, and the awesome content.
in an emergency, you don't actually need a quick-link. just remove a link-pair. you have the tool to push the pin back in. you can usually spare a link-pair from ideal-length to could-be-a-bit-longer length.
This works best on older chains but on hollow pin it’s hit or miss. +1 for older technology in this case. This is a big reason why a lot of modern chain tools don’t have the second fence for loosening tight links.
Done this myself. Couldn’t find a single tool that covered everything my bike (ok bikes 😅) needed. So started with the closest, took it apart and added everything else that was needed. Oh and removed all the bits that was on the original that my bikes (or me in the case of the bottle opener) didn’t need.
Seth, you’re friends with the peeps at Park Tool. Maybe collaborate with them and get a “Berm-Peak” multi tool made. It will probably cost $100 but if it is the holy grail of multi tools, people will buy it.
Maybe if you could fit a valve core into the bolt sleeve and master link onto the sides, you can make Frank Brothers more compact. Also plug storage could be in the other sleeve.
I knew he would enjoy the 3d printer and sure enough after the first video of him getting it, he's already modding multi-tools with it. Can't wait to see what else you do with the 3d printer Seth.
I tried this with some cheap multi tools I had, it was pretty bad, but you've given me an idea. I used long bolts, the tools got hung up on the threads.
@@lexusstefan927 I was thinking of tapping threads into some aluminum rod I found at my hardware store, but never got that far into the project. I may try again!
Awesome video, thamx Seth! I have a Icetoolz multi-tool that actually saved my ass just today. Cable came loose from the rear derailer. Was really happy I had that multi-tool today
Fantastic work man. That was so informative and I learned so much. I would have to pick the crank brothers hack you build. Big yea but I need nothing else but a co2. Great job 👏🏻
My guy.. To save all the anxiety.. A simple Camalbak with a bladder for your electrolyte drink (which stays cold in the insulated bladder pocket) ((and hold way more drink than a frame bottle)) and it fits all the tools you will and wont need. I haven't used a bottle cage in years..
@@skullsroad3642 The cold fluid in the bladder actually keeps your back cold.. You should worry more about practicality and not how you look in the mirror. haha.
@@alpd7638 Exactly. I carry a small towel. A sandwich. Nutbar. Tools. Pump. Its got a waterproof pouch for iphone and keys and wallet. The camelbak is a no brainer.
hey seth! well i have a little tip for the 3d printer, i notice that your prints have that hairy kind of thing, that can be solved with leveling the printer at the right way, then you wouldnt have that problem :)
Yeah, but it is sad when they break. My old Alien multitool has a snapped lever and a broken latch for connecting the two halves, so it now just lives on the bench.
I guess he doesn't even need tyre levers if he isn't taking a spare tube. But I couldn't go out without a spare tube ...just incase so yea tyre levers.
I run the OneUp tools and storage in the fork steerer and a CO2 in the pump. My bikes weigh in north of 32 lbs anyway, so the additional weight doesn't concern me. Both bikes have bottle cages meaning a pack is unnecessary on most of my rides!
I already have the Crank Brothers multi tool on my amazon shopping list. Now I have to get better at using Fusion 360 so I can make the extra parts for my "Berm Peak Conversion Kit". Oh and you could print a case for the multi tool with a CO2 cartridge holder built in, so I think it could become a one stop do it all tool. I think I would want to get my hands on that disk straightener though... I always used to ride with a multi tool and a couple other tools plus a spare tube and a small first aid kit in a largish seat bag. To me they are the perfect storage for a small emergency kit, but I have been looking at printing a bottle cage that will also hold a multi tool and an air pump for a minimalist kit. Your Crank Brothers "Ultimate MultiTool" looks perfect for that kit.
I bought one of the crankbrothers m20s recently, I love everything about it except the chain breaker. It's so hard to use compared to one of the topeak ones.
If you want to get rid of the wisps on your 3d prints but don't want to spend the hours and hours of fine tuning your machine, just take a heat gun to your prints when they're done and BAM! no more wisps of plastic. @8:03
I love seeing functional 3D printing be applied. Both a great use or designing and prototyping in this episode. Did you do you see what designs were out these to reuse or just make your own? Something to consider is to share any models you design back to the 3D printing community. From there others may remix the design or extend them further.
