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 Fragile Plastic Houseing, May 31, 2009
By BostonArchitect (Boston, MA)
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My Topeak Hexus multi-tool broke in my hand under what I would consider to be a reasonable amount of stress. When it broke the plastic housing snapped and the sharp plastic edges cut my hand. I don not recommend this tool because the plastic is not strong enough. I recommend one with a metal housing. Take a look at the customer image that I uploaded.
73 of 77 people found the above review helpful.
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 Just the Best Take Along Bicycle Toolset, September 12, 2007
By maxnodifference (Fallbrook, CA.)
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Brilliant. All the Major Hex wrenches, Tire Levers, and a chain tool, all in one lightweight compact package. Oh, that little third hand to hold the chain together during pin installation is especially handy. I have one of these on nearly every bicycle I own.
25 of 25 people found the above review helpful.
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great multitool, July 2, 2008
By skarim (Los Angeles, CA)
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A great multitool that is compact and light. I keep it in a bag under my seat with a patch kit.
The tool has been indispensable for the chain tool, the allen wrenches, and especially the tire levers.
If you can get it on sale, it is well worth it and will likely bail you out of trouble sometime in the future
11 of 11 people found the above review helpful.
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 A bit heavy, but has it all., June 26, 2008
By CD (Japan)
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Not sure why but recently my chain broke while on the road. Before that happened I never cared about carrying a chain tool. After that, I don't leave home without one. This tool has everything you need to do on the road repairs and adjustments, including the chain tool. It is very well thought out, sturdy, and easy to use. OK, it is a bit heavy, but that is the trade off you'll need to make if you want to be able to fix most of the problems you may encounter on the road. Topeak makes the lighter version without the chain tool so if weight is an issue, that is a good choice too.
10 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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Compact, loaded, and ready to fix everything, November 19, 2009
By A. Paterson (Connecticut United States)
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I have been using this tool (although I think it was named something different when it first came out) for over 8 years. With it, I have done countless trail/road side repairs for myself, friends, and even other cyclist I met with mechanical problems. I even fully assembled a new bike for my neighbor using just this tool when I had loaned my toolbox to my brother. Very simply, this tool has everything you will need for just about any repair on the bike, including a fantastic chain tool and built in tire levers. At this price, it is a crazy deal, IMO the best value around.
I do have a specific comment regarding the user who wrote a review stating he broke the plastic under what he considers a "reasonable" load and posted his gory picture. The tool casing is not plastic, it is metal. The only plastic part on this tool is the removable tire lever. You sheered the metal, at a reinforced area of the tool. The is no way that happened under "reasonable" force - you would have to be inappropriately using the tool as a pry-bar or trying to break a siezed bolt with too short a lever to accomplish something like that. It is irresponsible and unfair to rate the product poorly because of your own misuse. Amazon should remove that photo.
9 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Great tool! Covers almost all the bases., May 11, 2009
By Robert Fong-Diaz (USA)
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I am a 20 yr bike mechanics veteran and this is the tool I bring with me on long rides. It is well designed and thoughtfully spec'd. It has every allen I need, including the big 8mm for cranks. If you have a relatively modern bike, this will handle most roadside repairs and adjustments handily. I did break one of the tire levers though. Annoying because it is used in conjunction with the chain tool. The chain tool is an excellent one by itself. Overall, awesome multitool. compact, sleek. A touch heavy compared to the mini mini multitools also out there, but functionally this is as good as having a a bag full of shop tools.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Bike saver, July 26, 2008
By D. Thomas (Colorado)
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I've had a bike for years and never owned a multi-tool. I didn't ride much and was always with a buddy. Now I'm riding 27 miles round trip as a commuter, alone, and can't have a bike issue that would make me late to get my kids from daycare. This tool has the basics of what you need to get you out of trouble. Any more and you might as well keep it in your garage for serious tune ups. I'm not a competitive biker so the weight isn't even noticeable and the price was very reasonable compared to other ubertools that look like Frankenstein's Swiss Army knife.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Great set, May 31, 2008
By Tpeak (Canada)
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I can't think of too many other tools I will ever need for my bike. As an avid amateur rider, this set is all you will need short of a major repair that I would probably take my bike to a shop for anyway. At this low price it is well worth it to have if you will ever be doing any nature riding.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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 Not what I expected, April 18, 2009
By David (Rockford, MN United States)
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This was my first bicycle tool to carry with on my rides. I didn't do enough research to realize that it doesn't have all the tools I would need. I need a wrench to take a tire off since I don't have quick release tires. I wouldn't be able to replace a tire on the road with this tool. I'll keep looking and do better research in the future. The quality is so so. The philips screw driver is too short and I couldn't adjust my derailer with it, and the flat head screw driver is too short as well. I couldn't get the tire levers off without another screw driver and then I scratch the multi-tool up. As I used the other hex tools they weren't very stable and I spent more time trying to hold the tool correctly than actually fixing my bike. Maybe I'm not coordinated enough to use this tool.
4 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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ALMOST AS IMPORTANT AS PLENTY OF WATER!, January 18, 2009
By Wren (U.S.A.)
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Other than plenty of water, this is one item I will not ride without! While it is heavier than some tools of this ilk, this one has everything and it is so well made! If you need more tools than this little thing provides, then you probably need to have your bike taken in to a repair shop or have it hauled home and do it in the garage. I have yet to have a "road problem" that I was not able to contend with, and I am pretty hard on bikes. I carry mine in my little bike pack behind the seat. I have two bikes, one a hybrid, the other a road bike. I have two of these tools and keep one in the pack of each bike. At the price they are asking for these things, they are affordable and well worth it. Between this tool and a cell phone, there is not much I cannot handle. I am a complete armature rider, but ride a lot. As affordable as these things are, it is rather silly to ride without one.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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A must in your seat bag., June 9, 2008
By C. Lee (Santa Fe Springs, CA United States)
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Very nice tool. Good built quality. Has almost
everything I need for my mountainbiking. Very satisfied.
3 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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cheap plastic housing, I returned it., June 16, 2010
By Closet Geek (CA USA)
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I was shocked to find what otherwise looked like a good tool to have the main housing be made of cheap plastic. And I do mean cheap, it wasn't even the 'durable' plastic that most tire irons are made of. (why didn't they use that type if they were going to use plastic at all?)
What were they thinking? The two 'black pieces' on either side are supposed to be removable tire tools. They seemed flimsy themselves, and I would never trust them with a tire. Removing them, I found the under frame (the silver part) to be even cheaper plastic! Yes, the wrenches are metal, but there is no strength in the under-frame to support them (the part you have to torque on to apply force to the wrench head itself or to the chain tool). I would not trust this not to break under the best of conditions-- I SURELY would not trust it when I actually needed it--out on the road somewhere. I immediately returned this after purchase for a different manufacturer, and would never have purchased if I could have found this out prior to buying it.
Even with the flimsy tire irons in place for support, it's garbage. Good wrenches on a lousy foundation is a lousy tool. I hate to sound so negative but it's true.
I was extremely dissapointed that topeak would market something like this. I was sorry I purchased it. I am glad I returned it immediately.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Good, November 18, 2008
By Quoc Nguyen
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great tool, no faults and highly useful. quite versatile with more things that I need than don't. recommended
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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excellent tool, October 12, 2008
By robirdo (New York, NY)
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Important tool for all the basic functions you need. Great for immediate use in many unforeseen conditions.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Hexus vs Alien, September 23, 2008
By D. J. Nigro (NYC)
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I was torn between which tool to get, but since the purchase, I haven't had any problems or needed a tool that wasn't on the Hexus
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Good Bicycle Tool Kit, September 7, 2008
By Tom (Clifton Park, NY USA)
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Topeak makes good stuff. This is a great tool to carry for those inevitable on the road adjustments and tube replacements.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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A must for the saddle bag, July 5, 2008
By Dalu (Richmond Hill, NY USA)
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Great tool for the price but I was a little perplexed to notice why a simple wrench for changing/tightening pedals could not be accomodated.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Good basic bike tool, October 24, 2010
By porchpotato
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I'm not an expert at bikes, so it would have been nice if this tool came with at least a small instruction manual explaining the names and functions of some of the attachments. The screwdrivers and hex wrenches are pretty much standard to what size fasteners are on most bikes, so that's an asset. Can't complain much, it has suited my needs so far.
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Multi-function tool that often fails to function, September 25, 2010
By J. Larson
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The tool looks good out of the packaging and has a decent heft. I was initially pleased.
First inner-tube change, snap goes one of the flimsy tire levers (see the image I uploaded). Disappointing, but not so big a deal since I have other levers I prefer.
Now for a simple chain repair. No problem getting the pin out, but forget about ever getting it back in. There is not enough thread to accommodate the pulled pin, so trying to re-engage the thread while keeping the pin aligned was a real pain. Then, as I finally feel a bit of bite, it turns out the thread is giving way. Now it's worthless until I can re-thread it.
I'm glad other folks have had better luck with this tool than I have, but I can't help but warn other buyers about the problems I've encountered.
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Has it all, May 17, 2010
By Mark Rivard
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I bought this multi-tool for my wifes bike, but after seeing it I gave her mine and kept it. There are enough tools to do most any on road repair you would need. The attached tire levers are a little week so I carry another pair. I will be ordering another one for my wifes bike.
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Great Buy, April 19, 2010
By N. J. Hirsch
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This tool is well made and compact. I keep a small wedge under my saddle with a spare tube, patches, and this and it's the perfect size. I haven't had a chance to use all the features yet but it's been sufficient for every problem I've come across thus far: cleats shifting, clips too loose, adjusting my derailleur, fixing a flat, and adjusting my saddle position.
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Good general purpose bike tool, January 19, 2010
By RobBike (Gainesville, Fl)
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I've had this tool for many years now, and I still haven't seen a better tool, for the price. Over the years I have used this so many times I've lost count, not just on my bike, but on countless others when their tools proved worthless (most people buy an expensive multitool from a bike shop and never learn how to use it). My only complaint is the plastic is a bit weak, but then I never trust plastic for tire levers, broke too many when I first started riding. Even though I never actually used it for removing tires, the little plastic extension intended to act as a lock on the spoke broke off soon after I bought it. I have a steel set of levers now. The only other complaint is that the plastic levers tend to get loose over time and fall out. This was the only tool I found that had exactly what I wanted to carry on the bike. I do find the spoke tools fairly useless though, as they are too long armed to use for a decent sweep around, but I guess they might be ok in an emergency. And I've never used that torx head, but maybe someday. The chain tool works very well.
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Topeak Hexus, January 9, 2010
By R. Jacobson
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I have yet to use all the functions on this tool, but it seems well made and a good value for the money. I purchased this mostly b/c I needed a chain tool and it functional for that, as well as being compact and multi-faceted. I have also used higher priced more "profesional" chain tools that are better for more frequent use or for more serious riders. For changing a chain on a kid's bike every now and again or for a less serious rider, I think this will do fine.
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Great tool, November 11, 2009
By Aekero
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I bought this tool a few years ago and so far it's been very good to have around. It includes a philips and flat screwdriver, a chain tool, two tire levers, and assorted sized hex wrenches (I haven't ever found a bike with a hex bolt that this tool didn't have the correct size for)
Also, since really this tool is just held together by two hex bolts, you can actually adjust how easily the tools pop out (the size you need to adjust it with is actually on a standalone hex wrench on one of the tire levers), which I find useful on occasion. (I'll make it really tight when I'm using it as a screwdriver so it doesn't flop around)
The only downside I've really found from this tool are the tire levers, they're much more flimsy than your typical stand-alone tire levers, and as such I broke one the first time I tried changing a tire with them. They're definitely viable, you just need to be a little more gentle with them.
With the compact size, low price, and medium-high utility I'd say it's hard to beat.
edit: You know, I never really noticed the housing of this tool is made out of plastic until I read the review from the guy who had his break, not just the black tire levers on the sides, but the outside peices that the levers rest in. So, at the risk of personal injury, I squeezed the tool as hard as I could, with no result. Take that for what you will, maybe the other guy just got a lemon?
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Great Take Along Tool, September 13, 2009
By Marcus (Boise, ID)
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This tool has everything you need to repair your bike, and is in a nice, light ergonomic package. ive used everything and it seems to be holding up. this is great for the trail but i wouldn't use it for home repairs. although you could use it at home or where ever(and i do because im too lazy to get my tools), the housing is plastic and the more you use it and abuse it, the earlier it'll break. ive been using it for a few weeks now and im noticing some scratches on the plastic and some rubs on the tire lever. this is from me dropping the tool, stepping on it or whatever. ive also noticed when applying lots of torc on wrenches(more than you usually use, like a stuck bolt or something), the housing does flex a little bit.
All in all though the tool is holding up great considering everything ive done to it. just be careful with it. try not to use it on stuck bolts(although in a pinch it will work but this tool is not meant for things like that) and dont drop or step on it. Originally i though it would be better if this thing was all metal but then it wouldnt be doing its job of staying cheap and light. for these reasons its great for the trail but not so good for everyday use. It'll work everyday but after a lot of abuse eventually you'll break it. This it a tool for the trail: light+small+Cheap+does its job=5 stars.
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Great Small Tool For, June 25, 2009
By Slydell (Utah)
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Great small, compact tool to have handy if you need it. Takes up very little room in my seat bag. I haven't needed it yet, but it is there if I do.
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awesome bike tool, September 2, 2008
By peejay (Loveland, CO)
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i like this little gadget. has ALL the tools you'll need with a small size for always taking with.
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A must have for mountain bikers, January 28, 2009
By Tech Wizard (USA)
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Every tool you need for every mishap on those long rides. I thin it is must have for seriuos riders
0 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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 bike tool, May 20, 2009
By acymdiml (McAllen, Tx)
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I cannot live without tools if you are like me you need something out there
0 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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