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Best multitool for cycling

For cycling we weight the tools you are most likely to use: hex wrench, bit driver, phillips screwdriver, needlenose pliers, wrench / spanner. Tools up to 3.5 oz get full marks for portability, and the score drops to zero at 8.8 oz.The full formula is on How we score.

Classic plier multitools are rarely the best cycling tool; this page should say so and point to bike-specific tools later.

Top pickLeatherman Skeletool CXHighest score for this use (66/100): 7 functional tools, 5.0 oz, $99.95.Best under $75Leatherman WingmanHighest score under $75 (60/100): 12 functional tools, 7.0 oz, $49.95.Lightest strong optionLeatherman SkeletoolHighest score at 5.6 oz or less (65/100): 7 functional tools, 5.0 oz, $89.95.

Full ranking

#MultitoolScoreToolsWeightMSRP
1Leatherman Skeletool CX6675.0 oz$99.95
2Leatherman Skeletool6575.0 oz$89.95
3Leatherman Wingman60127.0 oz$49.95
4Leatherman FREE T25963.3 oz$49.95
5Leatherman Wave Alpha59168.3 oz$199.95
6Leatherman ARC58178.6 oz$249.95
7Leatherman Sidekick58137.0 oz$69.95
8Leatherman Signal58167.5 oz$149.95
9Leatherman Wave Plus57178.5 oz$129.95
10Gerber Armbar Drive5373.1 oz$52.99
11Roxon Phantom521710.9 oz$59.99
12Leatherman Surge511812.5 oz$159.95
13Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit MX51177.3 oz$150
14Gerber Dime4882.2 oz$34.99
15Nextool Flagship Pro47158.7 oz$59.98
16Gerber Suspension-NXT44136.7 oz$54.99
17Leatherman Rebar43166.6 oz$99.95
18Victorinox Swiss Tool Spirit X43187.4 oz$145
19Leatherman Micra4081.8 oz$49.95
20Gerber Stakeout Spark40105.4 oz$79.99
21Gerber Truss40158.4 oz$64.99
22Gerber Center-Drive3789.5 oz$154.99
23Gerber Dual-Force351112.0 oz$124.99
24Leatherman Super Tool 30035169.6 oz$119.95
25Victorinox Huntsman34123.4 oz$52
26Victorinox Swiss Tool311710.2 oz$155
27Victorinox Swiss Champ29226.5 oz$115

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