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Multifunctional bicycle keys - what do I need such keys for? Is it worth having them with you?
Are you a person who often goes for bike rides? Surely you are aware that various things can happen on the road and your bike may be damaged or break down. In such a situation, it is good to know how to remove the fault or secure it in a way that will allow us to get home.
Currently, on the market of bicycle gadgets, we can find a wide range of accessories that can help us with this. Among them there are, for example, bicycle multifunctional keys. what are they? Is it worth buying them and carrying them with you? It's time to answer these questions.
What are bicycle multifunction keys?
Bicycle multifunctional wrenches are nothing more than tools that contain many useful accessories in one piece of equipment. These are compact devices that contain several or even a dozen or so different wrenches, screwdrivers, screwdrivers and other tools. Thanks to this, they are a very functional and compact solution that can be used not only in the workshop, but also on the go. Therefore, they are an ideal solution for people who go far from home during cycling trips and want to be sure that they will cope with any situation.
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What kind of repairs can the multifunction wrench help us with?
The range of repairs that can be done with a multifunctional bicycle wrench depends of course on what equipment we choose. There are wrenches with 10 or 15 tools, but there are also fully professional tools on the market, with up to several dozen different types of tips and accessories.
Nevertheless, even with a basic multifunctional key, we can afford repairs such as tightening the screws in the steering wheel or pedals, repairing a broken bicycle chain with a tool. Very often, drivers also use wrenches to adjust the height of the saddle or handlebars. In a word, having a good multifunctional wrench, they are able to deal with most of the problems they may encounter during a bicycle ride.
In the event of a broken chain, further cycling is impossible, they have a multifunctional key also equipped with a chain tool, we can quickly and easily repair a broken chain by removing / shortening the damaged part and connecting it again.
How to choose a good multifunctional bicycle wrench?
There is no denying that a very wide range of multifunctional bicycle wrenches gives us a lot of possibilities to choose a tool that will be fully tailored to our needs and expectations. On the other hand, however, such a large variety of them means that we often do not know what to choose. So let's try to answer the question of what a good bicycle wrench should have that will meet our expectations and allow for safe and effective repairs.
First of all, let's pay attention to how many tips, functions and tools a given multifunction wrench has. The more there are, the more problems and faults we will be able to deal with. Basically, it is worth checking whether the multi-function wrench is equipped with the most important of them, i.e. several Allen keys of different sizes, a flat spanner, a screwdriver and a tool for repairing a broken chain. A small penknife can also be very useful.
Another thing to consider is what material the tools are made of. Cheaper multifunctional bicycle wrenches usually have aluminum tips. Their advantage is certainly the low price, but we must be aware that aluminum is a rather soft metal and unfortunately such bicycle keys will not serve us for long. A much better choice are multifunctional bicycle wrenches made of hardened stainless steel, which are able to work perfectly for many years.
Let's also see if the tools have handles long enough to reach hard-to-reach places on the bike, and their housing itself is solid, durable and makes it easier to transport them and remove the appropriate tip.
Chain wrenches. It is worth having such a key, because in the event of breaking the chain, with the help of such a key we will repair the chain and go on
How much is it?
Multifunctional bicycle keys are not too expensive devices. The cheapest models can be purchased for several dozen zlotys. However, we must be aware that in this case we will be able to use only a few tools and the quality of the materials they are made of is certainly not the highest. Therefore, if we are avid cycling enthusiasts, it is worth equipping ourselves with a slightly more robust bicycle key with more functions. These types of accessories cost between PLN 30 and even 60 GBP. However, then we are dealing with very professional tools that are able to meet the expectations of even the most demanding users.
Is it worth taking bicycle multifunction keys with you?
However, let's move on to the most important issue, i.e. the answer to the question in the title of our article. Is a multifunctional bicycle key necessary? Is it worth buying it and taking it with you?
Much depends on whether we deal with DIY on a daily basis and are able to cope with simple repairs on the road. There is no denying that even the most specialized bicycle wrench will not help us if we cannot diagnose the fault and use it. Nevertheless, the operation of the tools contained in the multi-function wrench is not difficult and with a little constipation, each of us can handle it.
However, is it worth taking bicycle multifunction keys with you? Certainly yes, if the bike we have is not high-quality modern equipment. In the case of such two-wheelers, minor faults and failures often occur, which we can easily deal with with a good multi-function wrench.
Such a tool is also worth having with you when you are moving through difficult, forest or mountainous terrain. In the case of roads of this type, it is much easier to find a fault and it is more difficult to come across someone who could help us.
Nevertheless, it is worth being aware that a multifunctional bicycle wrench is not a large or heavy tool and it is good to always have it with you. Unlike a traditional set of keys, it will not be a burden for us. The more so that many models available on the market have practical covers or magnets, thanks to which we can mount them, for example, on a bicycle frame.
All in all, having your own multifunctional bicycle key is a very good idea. Especially if our trips are long or take place on difficult terrain. Fortunately, the cost of purchasing a basic multi-function key is not high. No wonder that nowadays more and more cyclists decide to add this practical gadget to their standard equipment for cycling trips.
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