Wolf Tooth 8-Bit multitool: Works well? Worth $70?

[Patrick Moore]

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-tools-maintenance/bike-tools/tools-for-your-ride/wolf-tooth-8-bit-multi-tool-pack-pliers/p/35658/

I've been looking for a multitool that can tighten valve stem locknuts and came across this. It gets pretty good reviews -- users say that it's actually usable tho' the stubby bits make some recessed bolts hard to reach, and it has the all important T25 Torx wrench as well as all the allens from 2 to 8, spoke wrench, valve core wrench (and valve "rasp" to unclog valves), and screwdrivers all carried inside the handle which can also carry a chain masterlink. The masterlink pliers double as a valve stem locknut pliers.

I think that it might be a good replacement for the older Crank Bros multitool I carry on the Matthews dirt road bike.

Has anyone used this? Do you advise paying $70 for it?

Thanks.

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Patrick Moore

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[Garth]

I can't speak to it being worth $70 or not. With any multi-tool though, they're only as useful as the various bits can actually fit where and how you need them to on your particular bicycle. The angles and extentions and such, not to mention the tolerances of a particlar bit. Park multi-tools are to me notoriuosly bad in that regard. Myself I'd rather carry any individual tools that I've tried and actually work anywhere on my bike. It's not like I carry a shop kit with me, we're talking very small differences in weight and volume here relative to the tool kits. For example, SRAM 8-9 speed chain quick links don't need any pliers, your chains may be different. I carry a pair of disposable nitrile gloves if needed. It's really just knowing yourself and your various parts.

[Brian Turner]

I have one of these. It’s a nice tool that packs a lot into a small package. I particularly like the chain pliers and the valve tools. You can also store an extra quick link inside the tool.

The only minor complaint I have is the fact that everything is held together magnetically. One of the magnets on mine came out, but I found it stuck to one of the other bits, and I superglued it back in. Also, I’ve lost a few of the bits over the years. Fortunately, you can buy replacement bit sets from Wolf Tooth.

Brian

Lex KY 

On Aug 31, 2024, at 8:02 AM, Garth <gart...@gmail.com> wrote:



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[Patrick Moore]

Garth: Thanks, understand, I also have carried multitudinous specialized small tools instead of trying to get them all in 1 proprietary assemblage. My problem with that is, that I tend to lose things, especially if they are small. Also, the IDEA of a very compact tool that carries everything that I could conceivably need for my riding is a very appealing IDEA.

I know from 9-sp chains, having bought a 50% share in a big bulk order of cheap SRAM 9 speeders a decade ago -- I use them for my fixed gears and ss's  b/c DIngles require 9 speed or narrower -- and I still have a few left. But the bike in question has an 11 speed chain (10 sp drivetrain), so pliers alas necessary.

Brian: Thanks for the details. I understand about losing small things but I'd hope that the magnets would help with that.

I think I'm going to order one.

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