The Best Bike Multi-Tools of 2024

Silca calls the Venti “the Italian Army Knife” and “the kitchen sink of multi-tools,” and we couldn’t agree more. As is typical of all their products, the Silca Venti is one ingeniously designed, rugged, and artfully crafted tool that we kept coming back to when we debated which multi-tool deserved our “Best Overall” rating.

The Venti is everything you’d want in a tool for road, mountain bike, or gravel cycling. It’s sturdy, feature-packed, small, easy to access, and solid in your hand. The side plates are textured for extra grip in sweaty palms and it has great ergonomics for a tool of this style. Like any good bike multi-tool, the Italian Army Knife comes loaded with all the hex sizes you’ll likely ever need while riding from 2mm to 8mm, along a whopping 4 Torx sizes (T8, T10, T20, and T25), and Phillips and flat head screwdrivers. The forged bits are also plated with a type of chrome that gives them better grip, or bite, on the heads of stubborn bolts.

Look closely, and you’ll find some other clever little touches in the Venti. The removable chain tool handle is much larger than most making it solid for grasping and easier to handle when working on a chain. It also serves as a spoke wrench, valve core remover, 10mm nut wrench, and disc pad spreader. Inside the side plates, there’s a nifty storage space with magnets that can hold a master link for most chains. And, if you don’t have a master link, the conventional chain tool makes fixing a broken chain as easy as it can be when you’re out on a ride.

At 177 grams, it isn’t a featherweight, but it certainly won’t weigh you down, and its reasonably compact size makes it easy to stash in your saddlebag, jersey pocket, or fanny pack. At $55, it isn’t exactly cheap either, but the Silca Italian Army Knife – Venti is a well-made and highly functional multi-tool that’ll quickly pay itself off over its long lifespan.

The Pro Bike Tool 20-in-1 offers great value in a compact multi-tool with a nice range of functions to cover most needs. Its slim, sleek, compact design and carrying case make it easy to tuck into a saddle bag or fit very comfortably against your back in a jersey pocket, and its chromed steel construction feels strong and smooth in the hand.

The 20-in-1 has a decidedly polished look and feel, with 20 total functions that fold down into a super slim and compact form that is very lightweight at just 118 grams. The small storage sleeve also does a great job of keeping the tool tidy when not in use so the bits aren’t flipping open or snagging on other things in your pockets or pack.

It covers all the common functions necessary for most mid-ride fixes and adjustments, including a chain tool, hex keys between 2 and 8mm, T25 and T30 Torx bits, and Phillips and flathead screwdrivers. One nice touch: Each tool has its size stamped on the side, which helps in quickly selecting the right tool for the job. Like most multi-tools, the bits are on the short side, which can make accessing tight, small spaces tricky; and we found that the small, chromed chain tool was short and slippery, which made gripping it for the high-torque task of breaking a chain slightly challenging.

At $29, the Pro Bike Tool 20-in-1 is the least expensive model we tested and still provides the tools and functions most riders need in a compact and lightweight package. This tool would be more than adequate for most cyclists regardless of discipline, and would also be a nice, budget-friendly gift for a cycling friend.

The Unior Multitool Euro17 deserves a place among the best for its functional, sturdy design and great range of features in a small package. Unior is based in Slovenia, a small European country that’s also produced some of the world’s top cyclists, including Grand Tour winners Primoz Roglic and Tadej Pogacar, and they make some of the best workshop tools on the market.

Slovenia’s passion for cycling is reflected in the Unior Euro17’s design: simple, functional, durable, and precision-made. Its selection of 17 tools can handle the most common repairs and adjustments you’d face on any type of ride. It contains hex sizes between 2 and 8mm, the 2 most common Torx sizes (T10 and T25), a good chain tool, Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, several spoke wrench sizes, and valve core removers. Additionally, the way this tool folds means those tools are longer than most to get to harder-to-reach bolts, and the heads have black oxide tips for enhanced durability.

At 175 grams, it isn’t exactly heavy, though it isn’t a featherweight, nor is it the most compact. That said, it still easily fits in a jersey pocket, saddle bag, or pack, and feels great in the hand for a solid grip and leverage on stubborn bolts. The tools are also easy to identify and deploy for quick fixes and adjustments. Assuming you don’t require master-link storage or integrated tubeless repair tools, we think the Unior Euro17 is one of the best bike multi-tools on the market.

Boasting a remarkable 30 functions – the most among the models we tested – the ToPeak Mini PT30 is ready for just about any adjustment or repair you’ll ever need to make on the road or trail and then some. Perhaps even more impressive than the number of functions is how ToPeak packed them all into such a compact multi-tool. The Mini PT30 is smaller than many options that have significantly fewer tools while being respectably lightweight at 173 grams.

While it is a great option for any type of cycling, we think it would be especially handy off-road, where cyclists are more apt to need the tire plug (doesn’t come with plugs) and master link storage and tools. It also has the most hex wrench sizes, with 2 to 8mm and the addition of a 10mm that fits over the top of the 8mm head. Three Torx wrenches (T10, T15, and T25), Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, a disc spreader, a chain tool and chain hook, several spoke wrench sizes, and even a small, lockable knife blade round out the tool selection. The tools are made from Chrome Vanadium (CrV) steel for added strength and corrosion resistance, and most are marked with their size for easy identification.

While most multi-tool cases don’t add a lot of value, the Mini PT30’s neoprene case is well made and keeps it super tidy. The tool feels quite comfortable against your body in your jersey or cargo-bibs pocket and will keep it from rattling around in a saddle bag or hydration pack. And if you want something similar but a little smaller, lighter, and without the tubeless tools, the ToPeak Mini 20 Pro is a solid option.

The only real drawbacks to the Mini PT30 are that with so many tools packed into such a compact size, the bits are on the short side and some of the tools are tricky to use. For example, the L-shaped 2mm hex is fairly awkward to operate, and likewise for the master-link tool. Regardless, the ToPeak Mini PT30 is an otherwise well-designed multi-tool that will help keep you rolling anywhere and could be a ride-saver when the trails get rough and gritty.

Take a good look at the Blackburn Switch Wrap Tool Kit, and you may ask yourself, “Who needs a saddlebag?” In addition to the handy multi-tool that is stored inside it, the Switch Wrap is designed to hold everything that most cyclists will stash in a separate saddlebag or throw in a fanny pack: a spare inner tube, one or two tire levers, a couple of CO2 canisters, and a CO2 inflator. And you could probably fit a few more things inside. Bonus: The wrap is designed to be attached snuggly either under your saddle or on a frame tube, saving you from either carrying weight on your back or needing to buy a saddlebag altogether.

Though the wrap design makes it a little more time-consuming to deploy the tools, the Switch Wrap comes with a solid selection for most trail or roadside fixes and adjustments. While not a traditional, fold-out multi-tool, the kit includes multiple dual-headed bits that fit into a handle that functions either as a T or L-shaped grip as well as a bit extender. This provides excellent ergonomics, great leverage, and options to access hard-to-reach places that folding tools often can’t.

The caveat is that the bits are all separate, so can misplace them or drop them in the dirt if you aren’t careful. The chain tool is on the short side and hard to grip while removing a rivet (a common issue with small multi-tools), but it was certainly functional and adequate for fixing a chain mid-ride. You’ve also got to pull the whole wrap off the bike every time you need to access any of the tools.

Still, if you’re looking for a handy solution to carry your tools and other repair essentials such as a tube, CO2, and tire levers on the bike instead of your back, the Blackburn Switch Wrap Tool Kit is a fantastic option. One of our editors has had one of these strapped to his mountain bike for years so it’s always there when he needs it, and even when he doesn’t.

You can find out more about the Blackburn Switch Wrap Tool Kit in our mini-review.

While most bike multi-tools will provide you with years of dutiful service before you either lose it or strip a hex head, the Crankbrothers M19 will probably outlast most of them. One of our testers has had one of the super durable M-Series tools since 2002, and, while it has a bit of corrosion on the bits, it’s still going strong. Longevity like that is hard to come by these days, and at $33 to $37 (depending on the color), it makes the M19 an outstanding value.

The overall design of the Cranksbrothers M-series multi-tools hasn’t changed much over the years. They’ve still got the timeless, industrial look of the original versions with perhaps the biggest change being the texture added to the side plates for enhanced grip. It’s a great size that fits nicely in the palm, and the tools are a reasonable length for reaching most common bolts. It even comes with a “tool flask”, a slim metal case to contain it and keep it tidy in your pocket or pack (though it adds approximately 40 grams of weight).

With 19 functions, the M19 has pretty much all of your tool needs covered. Hex sizes 2 to 8mm, T10 and T25 Torx bits, a chain tool, 2 sizes of Phillps and a flathead screwdriver, and 4 spoke wrenches integrated into the chain tool. The one thing it lacks is tubeless repair tools, but Crankbrothers makes the M20 ($40) which comes with a plug tool, plugs, and small storage case to hold them for those seeking an all-in-one solution

The Crankbrothers M19 features high-tensile steel bits that are super durable with aluminum side plates that come in 4 colors options. If you don’t need the T10, the Phillips #1, or the metal storage case, you can save yourself a few bucks by going with the M17. Either way, you can’t go wrong with Crankbrothers’ durable M-Series multi-tools that will likely outlast your next several bikes.

You can learn more in our article about the latest M-Series tools.

Cannondale isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking about bike multi-tools, but they recently partnered with Dynaplug to create one of our favorite new models on the market, the 18-in-1 with Dynaplug. This slender and lightweight tool (just 125 grams) boasts 18 functions including a fold-out Dynaplug tubeless plugger that comes loaded with two of their plugs. Having used virtually every tubeless plug on the market, we feel that Dynaplug are some of the best.

For such a small tool, Cannondale really packed the functions into the 18-in-1. It has hex sizes between 2 and 8mm, a T25 Torx bit, Phillips #2, and flathead screwdrivers. The chain tool also has 3 sizes of spoke wrenches, magnetic quick-link storage, and works as a disc pad spreader and bottle opener. The star of the show is the addition of Dynaplug, a reversible dual-headed plugger that comes preloaded with 2 plugs. These short metal-tipped plugs are super quick and easy to use and seal small punctures better than other plugs in our experience.

Like similarly sized tools, the Cannondale 18-in-1 has relatively short bits that may make it hard to reach certain bolts. The 8mm hex also nests on top of the 5mm, so it is possible to lose it if you aren’t careful, and the chain tool needs to be removed from the tool to use it as well. There’s also the price, which at $80 sounds like a lot. When you consider, however, that standalone Dynaplug kits cost around $60, that doesn’t seem so bad.

If you’re a fan of Dynaplugs and want an all-in-one multi-tool and tubeless plug solution, the Cannondale 18-in-1 with Dynaplug should definitely be on your list. It’s got all the tools you need for most fixes in a slim profile at a lightweight that makes it a no-brainer for any type of riding.

The Blackburn Wayside feels like it was designed and built by off-road cyclists who know not only what tools you’ll need, but how you’ll actually use them. The range of seven hex tool sizes is impressive, but what really stands out for us is that five of them are removable and have ball ends, which means they’re much easier to fit into and use in hard-to-reach spaces. The beefy 8mm hex key attached to the tool also works as a mini breaker bar, or extender, that the smaller, detachable hex keys fit into for added leverage.

The rest of the Wayside is similar to other multi-tools with tools that fold out including 6 and 8mm hex keys, T25 and T30 Torx bits, a flathead screwdriver, a chain tool, and even a long-ish serrated knife blade. The chain tool has integrated 0, 1, and 2 spoke wrenches and a Presta valve core removal tool. Although the chain tool is a little on the short side, working with it is made easier thanks to a wire chain hook that holds your chain in place for removing or adding a link. The chain tool has another redeeming quality: a brake disc pad spreader. It makes simple work of resetting a disc brake; a common issue when removing wheels for transportation and pressing the brake levels accidentally.

The Wayside is a bit larger than in size than similar tools, so it takes up a bit more storage space in your pocket or pack. That said, it feels good in your hand and is easier to grasp than some of the pint-sized competition. It’s also a tad heavier than many of the other models we tested, a tradeoff for the awesome removable hex keys.

At $40, the Blackburn Wayside is a great option for the rider who wants the functionality of individual hex keys in a well-designed multi-tool they can take anywhere on the go. It’s not the smallest or the lightest, but it’s reasonably priced and works great.

When you are miles from nowhere and are depending on a multi-tool to get back on the road or trail, you’ll be glad you packed the Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Kit Two. The kit actually includes three stackable multi-tools held together by magnets (all of which are sold separately too), providing 26 functions (give or take depending on how you count) that cover just about any repair that doesn’t require a bike shop.

The 8-Bit Pack Pliers ($69.95 sold separately) are the backbone of the kit with 17 functions on its own. These master-link pliers have eight attachments magnetically nested inside the handles that fit into an 8mm swivel head on the end. The bits include 2 through 8mm hex keys, T10 and T25 Torx bits, Phillips #2 and flathead screwdrivers, a spoke wrench and valve core tool, and a valve cleaning rasp. The other side of the tool is the 8-Bit Chainbreaker + Utility Knife ($69.95 sold separately) that has both of its namesake tools plus a tire plug inserter, storage for tire plugs, a master-link, and a valve core, and a 16mm hex. Sandwiched between the two is the 8-Bit Tire Lever + Disc Brake tool ($19.95 sold separately) that is a large tire lever, rotor truing tool, and an 8mm flare wrench.

Either stacked together or separately, its three multi-tools feel solid in hand and have long, ergonomically designed handles that offer excellent grip and leverage. It’s fairly long but well-contained to keep its size quite reasonable for the tools available, and it’s shockingly lightweight at just 172 grams. It’s also beautifully machined and sturdy, as we’ve come to expect from Wolf tooth products.

We chose this as the best tool for bikepacking and far-flung adventures where you might be very far from civilization because of the wealth of tools offered for handling tricky fixes. Sure, it takes some fiddling around to remove the separate bits from the handle compared to a conventional multi-tool, and the bits are also black, which makes them potentially easier to lose in the dirt or at night. But, if you’re not in a rush and want the right tool to cover a huge range of fixes and adjustments, the Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Kit Two is an excellent option.

You can find out more in our deep dive into the Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Kit Two.

If you travel a lot with your bike and find yourself reassembling it in airports, hotel rooms, campgrounds, and parking lots, the ToPeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX+ would be a sweet multi-tool to have in hand. Its fine-toothed reversing ratchet works like a miniature version of a shop tool and makes tightening nuts and bolts a breeze.

The ratchet’s handle design allows bits to be driven three ways: at a right angle, with an extension, and in a straight, screwdriver-like configuration. We found that it fits into tight, awkward spaces better than any tool we tested and made quick work of adjustments. It offers a good range of solid steel bits including the normal hex sizes between 2 and 8mm, 3 Torx bits (T10, T15, and T25), and a Phillips head screwdriver. It also comes with a quality chain tool and two tire levers.

We’re not generally fans of loose bits for multi-tools, because they’re so easy to drop and lose, especially on trails and in low-light conditions. But the DX+ case holds the bits securely and features a little pouch that’s perfect for holding a couple of spare bits, a tire patch, and a $20 bill for emergencies. The case also makes it relatively comfortable to carry and slide into a pack, and the 195-gram weight is super reasonable for what it is.

Overall, the ToPeak Ratchet Rocket Lite DX+ is a well-executed ratcheting tool kit that can easily be brought along on rides, taken on bike trips, and/or work well as an addition to the home workshop. At $53, it’s also competitively priced and brings something unique to the table compared to more traditional options.

One of the benefits of riding a high-quality, well-maintained bike is that breakdowns are generally less frequent and easier to fix when you’re in the middle of a ride. Sometimes the best option for some riders is the smallest and lightest tool they can find. We think the Lezyne SV Pro-17 would be an excellent choice for cyclists looking for a lightweight, compact, high-quality tool that can handle the occasional mechanical or flat tubeless tire without a lot of fuss or delay.

This stainless steel, 17-function tool feels finely machined and solidly made, with a nice mix of the most common tools. With hex sizes between 2 and 6mm, T10 and T25 Torx bits, and a Phillips screwdriver, it should have everything to handle most riders’ needs. The chain breaker is on the small side, but it’s something most road riders will seldom, if ever, use and is certainly adequate for an emergency roadside fix. One touch we liked: a tubeless needle and plug holder with a few bacon strips included – a feature that will save you from fishing around in your saddlebag for a separate tubeless tire repair kit.

At 119 grams, the Lezyne SV Pro-17 weighs almost nothing and its compact size, held together neatly with a stretchy rubber band to keep it tidy, means it easily fits in your jersey pocket or saddle bag and goes virtually unnoticed until you need it. While it would be great if it had an 8mm hex and quick link storage, Lezyne makes a huge range of other tools like the Super V and Super SV that include them and more. They also make smaller and lighter versions of the V Pro that have between 5 and 13 tools for those with other needs.

Still, the Lezyne SV Pro-17 is a well-made and versatile tool that can handle most trails and road riders’ needs, including tubeless repairs. Its got a clean look, quality feel, and its lightweight and compact size makes it easy to forget about until you need it.

You can find out more about the full Lezyne Multi-Tool range in our launch article.

Bontrager’s Pro Multi-Tool, also branded as Crankbrother’s F15, is a sleek, compact multi-tool that can handle basic adjustments and repairs, and packs easily into a saddle bag or pocket. It’s a great choice for road bikes, which take less punishment than mountain or gravel bikes and typically require far fewer mid-ride stops for mechanicals.

With 15 functions, this is an ideal tool for a quick stop to tighten a loose bolt, adjust your saddle or handlebars, or align a chattering derailleur. Overall, it’s a good, solid, simple tool for most cyclists and the most common mechanicals. With all the common hex keys between 2 and 8mm, a T25 Torx bit, and Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, it should cover the bolts on most people’s bikes. The chain tool also houses 4 sizes of spoke wrenches.

The Pro Multi-Tool’s sleek carrying case doubles as an ergonomic handle that fits well in the hand and provides solid leverage for the tools. It also keeps it sleek and well-organized for stashing in a pack or saddle bag, or for comfort in a jersey pocket. Bonus: The case also has a bottle opener to help you enjoy a frosty libation after a long ride with your buds.

It may not have the largest selection of tools or any for tubeless repair, but the Bontrager Pro Multi-Tool (or Crankbrothers F15) is a great option that carries well and covers the basics you need for most simple repairs out on the road or trail.