![]() ![]() Low weight is one thing, and certainly has advantages (there is also an even smaller, lighter NANA version), but the simple design has some drawbacks. ![]() Fortunately, thanks to an extremely simple design, this isn't the case, and it's one of the cheaper options too. You can use one for both if you like, but you'll either spend ages pumping up your gravel tyres, or have some rather soft road tyres to contend with.Ĭonsidering it weighs four times less than the Lezyne Digital Pressure Drive, and is made entirely from carbon fibre and titanium you might expect the Rene Herse NUDA to come with a crazy price tag to match the astonishing weight. However, the needs of road riders and gravel riders are slightly different when it comes to inflation: Road bike tyres don't need much air volume, but the pressures are much higher, while conversely for larger gravel tyres you need more air, but don't need such high pressure. The best mini pumps for roadĪ mini pump, or at the very least one of the best CO2 inflators, should come out with you on every ride, along with a spare tube, tubeless plugs, and a bike multi tool. While I haven't had this pump for long, I do own another Lezyne track pump that has, thanks to being easily repairable, continued to offer good service for many many years too. There is also a bit of lag to the digital dial, so don't rush things for the best results. If you want to get really nerdy about tyre pressures then the Lezyne Alloy Digital Drive is probably the option for you, the main downside being the slightly unstable base which can get wobbly when furiously pumping. Combine that with a digital dial that was more accurate than the analogue dial options and some lovely ergonomic handles and you have a track pump that's a pleasure to use. That aside, in general I think it's a better system for a track pump. The only downside is it takes a little longer, and if your valve core is loose it can sometimes come out when you unscrew the pump head. This results in an extremely secure connection with no chance of bending the valve. Here are 13 to get you started.While most pumps either just press on or clip onto the valve, Lezyne pumps screw onto the valve. That will help you decide which tool is best for you. Think about what you need, how in-depth you’re willing to go with repairs, how bulky of a tool you want to carry, and your budget. Screwdrivers are another standard feature, as are Torx bits (you’ll often find these bolts holding rotors to hubs). Every tool on our list features a selection of hex wrenches, though not all of them carry the larger 8mm hex necessary to tighten a pedal in a crank arm. That’s why we included multi-tools that offer only the bare minimum as well as those that can make just about any midride repair. ![]() We haven’t tested all the tools on our list, but we’ve used enough to know what you need (and don’t need). ![]() How We Chose These Multi-Toolsīicycling’s test team has certainly experienced no shortage of roadside and trailside repairs and adjustments-from loose cleat bolts to saddle-height tweaks to flats and more. Another has an integrated CO2 dispenser that works with both presta and Schrader valves. One of our favorites includes a small torque wrench to help prevent overtightening bolts and potentially damaging sensitive parts, like carbon handlebars. Some disassemble and reassemble in ways that offer more leverage or to keep the tool from flexing in use for more precision tightening. Some tools are magnetized to help hold bits in place on the tool itself, or to hold the tool in place on the bike. Join Bicycling All Access for more gear picks Cool Tech to Look For They are also high quality and comfortable enough to use on a regular basis-as at home on a workbench as they are in a backpack or jersey pocket. These are great set-it-and-forget-it options.īench-worthy tools tend to come in roll-up pouches and include removable handles that allow extra leverage. Hidden multi-tools attach to or slot into existing openings on your bike, so you don’t need to carry them in a pack, seatbag, or jersey pocket. (You likely could completely assemble or disassemble a bicycle with one if you wanted.) They can be bulky-likely best carried in a backpack or seatbag-but will let you ride worry-free. They are small, lightweight, and simple.Īll-in- one tools contain pretty much everything you need, including tire levers and a chain tool, to fix most any malfunction. You’ll likely need to augment them with a set of tire levers and/or a chain tool to have an all-situations fixer. Super-minima list tools contain the bare essentials-mostly hex wrenches. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play ![]()
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