Outil multifonctions Crank Brothers (19 fonctions)

Crank Brothers has a reputation for well-thought-out, high-quality tools, and the multi-19 demonstrates why. It's a lesson in how to pack the maximum number of functions efficiently into one compact space, yet maintain ease of use for all of them. It's on the expensive side, but worth the extra stretch if you want the reassurance of carrying more than the minimum. It also comes in a smooth pack that slides easily into a pocket and means you won't get stuck with spiky bits when you crash. Style aficionados may want it for that reason alone - we just want it.

Easy to use, high functionality, high-quality tool. Recommended.

The 19's frame is made from aluminium to save weight but the tools themselves are high tensile steel. There's a good spread of allen keys including a stubby 8mm...although this is the same in length as the Minoura, the body of the crank is much longer so offers greater leverage.

Still one of the best skeletal multi-tools out there

Crank Brothers' typical, attractive, Mac style minimalism even extends to their multitools. The 19, weighing 174g, puts every tool you're likely to need on a race or long training ride (except tyre levers) in a very light, easy-to-use penknife design. The cahin splitter is particularly good and you get a proper 8mm Allen key. Steel-tool quality is good enough for several years' careful use before the favourites wear out, and the knurled alloy frame adds extra leverage. It sits nice and flat in a jersey pocket and you get a swanky stainless tool flask, too. Price is higher than some comparables, but so is overall quality.

Light, comprehensive easy to use and even stylish