Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I took to road biking recently, and was on the lookout for a good pair of multi-tools for the rare occasion I needed them. I was contemplating between this M 19, a Topeak Alien 2, and one or two other multi-tools from companies like Bell, Schwinn ...etc. I finally narrowed down on the Alien 2 and this, and went for this, since I didn't think I'd need many of the tools in the Topeak Alien II. Also, the difference in price between the two is ~ 13$ and for a little more, you can buy a decent (not good, but decent) home tool box - which I do plan to do. It was a toss up between did I need to carry a much bigger multi-tool vs should I just buy another set of tools to have at home, and I think the latter was a better decision. I would have liked the silver, but ended up getting the gold, since it was a couple of dollars cheaper. The tool comes with the following: Hex Keys/wrenches (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8) Flat Screwdriver (1) Torx t-25, t-10 Philips Screwdriver (2) 8mm, 10mm wrenches 4 sized spoke wrench (#1, #2, #3, #4) Chain Tool Open Wrenches (8mm, 10mm) Highlights: ------------ * The frame is aluminium, and the tools are all high tensile steel. (Except the chain tool which is stainless steel) * The tool also comes with a lifetime warranty, which is great. * The flask inside which you can put the multi-tool, is also well made. (although I feel the lid is going to come loose after opening and closing a few times.) * Weighs at 175g which is pretty light. Utility: ------- I was trying to install a hand pump under the water bottle cage, and had to remove a couple of screws - tried using the Allen keys from this, but didn't have room enough to turn it. Bummer! I had to finally use a Allen Key from a 20$ toolbox. Considering that set of Allen keys could be detached from the toolbox and is equally small and portable, I am not sure about the utility of multi-tools in general. Yet, I must award this product 5 stars, since I am sure that's an issue every multi-tool out there suffers from. Plus, you wouldn't have a chain tool on any generic tool box. How often will I need to use this ? I don't know. But I am sure happy to have it with me should I ever need it.