Multi Tool Recommendations?

[DaHowie]

Looking for a small packable multi tool for the trail. It should be compatible with the following and a spare tube.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?sku=18828

Any other recommendations?

[tedsti]

It does not have a chain tool, but I really like this one since it is very compact.
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=11&item=MT%2D1

[Mountain Jam]

Topeak Alien or Alien 2, it's never let me down!

[dopey048]

Topeak Alien or Alien 2, it's never let me down!

I too have a Alien 2. Its been there everytime I have needed it. Although I do bring 2 of the plastic tire levers with me cuz the ones on the tool are undersized for me.

[bakkeb]

If you're from Minnesota, you should always buy Park Tools just because they are made here. They're also the best. Go to a bike shop and see for yourself.:etard:

[steef]

It does not have a chain tool, but I really like this one since it is very compact.
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=11&item=MT%2D1I carry mine everywhere.

I also have one of these:

http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/spr_PPM-3_2005729_89737.jpg

[bigwheel]

For the real do-it-yourselfer:

http://mc.clintock.com/basement/tool_area/ICON-images/vice-grips.jpg

[stoneage]

Like Ted said:
http://www.parktool.com/products/det...11&item=MT%2D1
And this is all you need:
http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=5&item=CT%2D5
Tube and pump of course.

[robc]

I second the vote for the Alien II. Has everything I need, compact, and $25 online. Can't go wrong. The chain tool on there works better than the dedicated chain tool I bought a while back. I also like the little storage area for chain pins.

-RobC

[crux]

Have two Alien II, want one? and a crankbrothers mulit-something. All have worked great. If I have one complaint is that the crankbrothers tool does not have a knife.

[Tegra54]

my crank brothers has everything that I have ever needed to work on my bike.

i am also in love with every product that those guys make....they seem to care a lot about design and function (reminds me of Apple in that regard).....

[gordanfreeman]

alien 2 here. bring some tire levers tho, and the 15 mm pedal wrench is only good in a pinch...

but yea, bought it on the recommendation of a trusted bike mechanic and my roomie and i both run these now with no regrets.

[DaHowie]

Thanks everyone. Alien 2 it is.