Topeak Alien II Multitool -
Topeak Alien II Bicycle Multi-Tool - 26 Functions Features.
Topeak Alien II Bicycle Multi-Tool.
The Topeak Alien II Bicycle Multi-Tool is a great item to keep you fully prepared for any contingency. Weighing just under 0.8 lbs., it is a handy and lightweight product that is high on the utility scale. ?This item offers you 26 different tools for any job. Its break-apart design makes it hassle-free for you to access the tool you want in a situation. You can flip out the Cast Cromoly Steel chain tool if your chain ever breaks or just needs to be taken off.? A #2 Phillips and a flathead screwdrivers are included so that you can easily take off and put on screws or tighten bolts.? With an engineering-grade plastic body, it is both apt for rugged use and is fairly durable. Take good care of your bicycle, with the Topeak Alien II Bicycle Multi-Tool!
Key Features.
Fabric:
- Comes with a nylon carrying case with a belt-loop attachment
Fit:
- Light and small enough to fit in your pocket; measures 3.4 x 1.86 x 1.67 inches; weighs 14.5 ounces
- Comes with T25 Torx bit (fits on 4mm Allen) for disc brake rotor bolts and a universal chain tool
Traction and Grip:
- Molded-plastic body provides an excellent gripping surface while using tools and comes apart into two halves with a press of a button to allow full use of tools
Features:
- Comes with bag and clip attachment.
- The chain tool is compatible with all single speed and most multi-speed chains, including 10 speed hollow pin chains. (Not compatible with 11 speed chains
- A clever break-apart design makes it easy to find and use the right tool
- Tools include 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm Allen wrenches, 8, 9 and 10mm box wrenches, Phillips and flathead screwdrivers, and a mini pedal wrench
- Tools fold easily into the hardened plastic case for compact storage
- Also features spoke wrenches for 14g and 15g, two tire levers, stainless-steel knife and a bottle opener--all tools lock into place for safety
- A 10mm Allen socket for Shimano's new LX crank bolt and a compartment for two chain pins are included
- Torx T-25 bit & 8mm open wrench for disc brakes
- There's even a bottle opener for post-ride celebrations
- And with 26 high quality tools at your fingertips, you'll rarely find yourself without exactly what you need
- Universal chain tool; spoke wrenches for 14g and 15g; mini 15mm pedal wrench; T25 torx bit
- 26 tools fold into an engineering-grade plastic body.
Jenson USA
The Topeak Alien Folding Multi Tool features a variety of tools all combined into one convient tool that is still portable. The Alien tool is really two folding tools that separate with the press of a button.
Campmor
The Alien™ II Tool is lightweight and functionally complete for various types of cyclists.
REI
Now with three more tools than the original, this 26-function folding tool has two tool halves that snap together to form a compact unit.
Imported.
Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS)
The original 26-function cycling multi-tool featuring an 8mm open-end wrench and 25 wrench for disc brake.TahoeMountainSports.com
24 bike tools fold into engineering-grade plastic body for easy carrying.
Includes Torx T25, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 8mm allen wrenches, 8-10mm box wrenches, mini pedal wrench, phillips and flathead screwdrivers, Universal chain tool.
Spoke wrenches for 14g and 15g. 2 tire levers. Stainless steel knife and bottle opener. 10mm allen socket for Shimano's LX crank bolt.
Includes nylon carrying case.
Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear
Alien Technology allows tool to separate into two pieces for more versatility when making repairs.
Average Price History:
| Activity: | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Box Wrench: | Yes |
| Chain Tool: | Yes |
| Dimensions: | 3.4 x 1.7 x 1.6 inches |
| Hex Wrench Sizes: | 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm |
| Material Construction: | Engineering grade plastic frame with hardened steel tools |
| Size: | 3.4W x 1.7L x 1.6H |
| Spoke Wrench: | Yes |
| Torx Wrench: | Yes |
| Weight: | 270 grams. |
| Weight (Grams): | 270g |
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Topeak Alien II Multitool Reviews:
Positive Reviews:
great tool
I commute to work, shop, exercise, and have fun on my bike. On and off the road. This is a great tool, you can repair about 80% of any problems that might happen with your bike. I've used this tool many times to help others on the trails. Has a handy little storage place for extra chain pins, doesn't come with them unfortunately.
Unfortunately, it's flippin' heavy, clunky, and a lot of the tools don't lock in place. It has a very sharp knife that locks, but that gets in the way of using the tire levers. You don't want to open the knife when you're trying to get a tire off, but if you leave it closed it gets in the way.
Unfortunately, it's flippin' heavy, clunky, and a lot of the tools don't lock in place. It has a very sharp knife that locks, but that gets in the way of using the tire levers. You don't want to open the knife when you're trying to get a tire off, but if you leave it closed it gets in the way.
Weighed cost versus utility.
I prefer full sized tools but there are times when I know I'm going to have cleaned out my panniers (I have six panniers or bags on my bike), and I'm going to forget to put the tools back in. When that happens, I decided that the painful (for me) expense of [$] for this multi-tool would pay for itself later. Well, today it did. I didn't realize that many of my allen wrenches were missing from my set and I had to use the Alien to work on the front derailleur. I also have already used the knife, yes, that's right I used the knife. This would make a good gift for a fellow cyclist.
A must have for extended rides
This tool always comes with me on any of my longer rides. It has just about every tool you could want on the road or trail for everything from minor adjustments to emergency repairs. The tools are so handy that I sometimes find myself reaching for my Alien in the garage too, rather than digging through the tool box. The only con I've found is that despite the separating halves (which certainly helps) the tool can still sometimes be a little too clunky or short to reach where you need it to. 99% of the time though, it gets the job done.
Heavy and bulky, but full-featured
The tool takes up a lot of space in the saddle bag, but it's got tons of features. I use it with the mountain bike, where weight and bulk aren't big issues. Unfortunately, the plastic tab that "locks" the two halves together broke, so I have two little multi-tools. (More metal, less plastic, please!) No huge deal, though, because I keep it in the nylon storage pouch anyway.
So Far So Good
So far I found nothing wrong with this tool. I am just beginning to cycle 5 or more days a week and this has been the only tool I have needed thus far for everything on my bike. I have only just started, so not sure if there are tools that are missing from this, but so far I haven't needed anything else.
Only tool you need!
Just flew my road bike across the country. Had to partially dismantle and then re-assemble bike twice. The Alien II tool was the only tool I needed! Amazing! The only downside is that it is a bit big/heavy to carry on a road bike during a ride.
Great gadget, great gift
Great tool, has everything you need. This was perfect for long bike trips, when you need to repair on the road. I recieved it as a gift, and use it constantly. Since then, I've purchased additional ones to give to others as gifts.
My main bike tool
Has everything one needs for minor repairs. So I keep with the bike, and also in the apartment vs. maintaining a lot of tools. Seem solid enough, aesthetically pleasing mechanical design. I bought two more to give to newphews for Christmas.
Worth its weight
I've had the original for almost a decade, but it recently jumped from my bag during a ride; can't complain i even reach for it for household repairs. I'll be getting a new one very soon
Easy to use, easy access!
I have used this more than i ever thought i would. easy to use, a bit heavy, i keep it in my messenger bag and all always have it when i need it.
Negative Reviews:
Big, bulky, inefficient
My ideal multi-tool has what I need to get me home in a pinch - it will deal with the weird situations I encounter on the side of the road/trail. At the same time, I don't want to tow a bucket of parts and a full size tool kit.
The Alien has an abundance of tools, and as such is big and heavy. I weighed it at home and it came in at over 12 oz. (3/4 lb.) with the case. For a multi-tool, that's a lot. Now don't get me wrong - I don't have a problem with this thing's weight per se. If it's useful to me, I'll carry it. The problem is that at least half of the tools on this aren't really necessary in an emergency. These are peace of mind tools that you will probably never use, use so infrequently that they're not worth carrying, or use on the trail simply because they are there rather than to get you home and make the repair later with normally sized tools. Sure, it'll get you out of a bind, but so would a tool that's half as big.
The other thing that really irritates me about the Alien is that the tire levers are built in to the tool. I break levers from time to time - they're cheap, that's normal. Having them integrated in to something that I plan on keeping for a long time makes me uneasy. This integration also interferes with how easy they are to use. I don't want to be stuck on the side of the road/trail fiddling with tire levers that have tools stuck to the bottom, especially when one of those tools is a knife.
My last issue - and this is really an issue with all bike multi-tools - is its lack of pliers. Pliers are one of the most versatile, valuable tools for solving weird problems. I know a lot of cyclists carry pliers or a camp tool in addition to their multi-tool. Why someone doesn't integrate the two is beyond me.
I do think this would be a good tool for people living in cramped quarters (like college students living in dorms) who might make small adjustments from time to time but not have or want a normal sized tool kit. In that case it could sit in a drawer and the size/inefficiency wouldn't be a big deal.
The Alien has an abundance of tools, and as such is big and heavy. I weighed it at home and it came in at over 12 oz. (3/4 lb.) with the case. For a multi-tool, that's a lot. Now don't get me wrong - I don't have a problem with this thing's weight per se. If it's useful to me, I'll carry it. The problem is that at least half of the tools on this aren't really necessary in an emergency. These are peace of mind tools that you will probably never use, use so infrequently that they're not worth carrying, or use on the trail simply because they are there rather than to get you home and make the repair later with normally sized tools. Sure, it'll get you out of a bind, but so would a tool that's half as big.
The other thing that really irritates me about the Alien is that the tire levers are built in to the tool. I break levers from time to time - they're cheap, that's normal. Having them integrated in to something that I plan on keeping for a long time makes me uneasy. This integration also interferes with how easy they are to use. I don't want to be stuck on the side of the road/trail fiddling with tire levers that have tools stuck to the bottom, especially when one of those tools is a knife.
My last issue - and this is really an issue with all bike multi-tools - is its lack of pliers. Pliers are one of the most versatile, valuable tools for solving weird problems. I know a lot of cyclists carry pliers or a camp tool in addition to their multi-tool. Why someone doesn't integrate the two is beyond me.
I do think this would be a good tool for people living in cramped quarters (like college students living in dorms) who might make small adjustments from time to time but not have or want a normal sized tool kit. In that case it could sit in a drawer and the size/inefficiency wouldn't be a big deal.
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