Topeak Hexus 16-Function Bicycle Tool

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Very functional tool. Convenient & affordable.The TSA stole my first bike tool at the airport (wtf!), and faced with the option to try something new, I ended up settling on this same tool.