#CRANK BROTHERS MULTI TOOL 19 M5 VS M10 FULL#
#CRANK BROTHERS MULTI TOOL 19 M5 VS M10 SERIES#

There’s only a couple of parts that are exclusive to one bike or the other. In this roll, I carry the gear for two of my bikes the Surly Pugsley Fatbike and the Soma Juice 29er.

ILE also makes a seatbag that holds the basics, but I like this tool roll since it can attach to a seat, or get thrown into a bag. Eric sent me one to test, but I’m not sure if it’ll ever see the light of production, so if you’d like your own, you’ll have to chat with Eric about having one custom-made. I’m using a cordura tool roll from Inside Line Equipment. I didn’t include them here, but assume I’ve usually got them on me. Those items are super useful for repairing and maintaining soft bikepacking bags. Keep in mind that my touring kit usually includes a non-bike repair kit, with duct tape, sewing kit, spare cords and straps, etc. Everyone’s going to have a varying degree of comfort with their tool setup, and some of my choices may not be your own, but there might still be something to learn in both of our kits! My toolkit varies slightly from trip to trip, but this is the core supply of “stuff” that I carry with me when I’m touring. Gone are the major wrenches, the pliers, and the contingency spares. My toolkit now comes in at 3.25lbs, which includes a spare fatbike tube, pump, and the tool roll I carry it all with. Just pack and prepare for the bulk of difficulty, and let the worst case scenario be a great future story. Many common or easily-addressed issues are prepped for, and a few contingencies are included for poorly stocked bike shops along the route, but we can no longer rebuild our bike from the ground up. The seasoned touring cyclist knows the ebb and flow of chance is not something one can predict, so the traveling bike shop of Phase 2 shutters its doors. Let that which you cannot control truly slide. Surely, now we’re safe?! Toolkit Weight: 7-10lbs Phase 3: Acceptance Every tool imaginable is packed, from the pedal wrench to the cable cutters. Thoughts of starvation, dehydration, exposure, and worse dance behind our eyelids as we sleep.

#CRANK BROTHERS MULTI TOOL 19 M5 VS M10 FULL#

In the Fear and Doubt phase, the touring cyclist has discovered the extent of their knowledge gap, and the potential consequences of a full mechanical failure on tour.

Its mere presence is insurance against all possible repairs… right? Toolkit Weight: 1-2lbs Phase 2: Fear and Doubt They pack a pump, spare tube, and the almighty, all-powerful multitool. In the Ignorance phase, the touring cyclist knows not what it is they do not know. Your tools are preventative medicine for your bikepacking trip. Like a first aid kit for your better half, a good toolkit is a necessity and can make or break a trip. With my toolkit, there was an evolution over time until it reached its current state.īehold the three phases of a toolkit: Phase 1: Ignorance

#CRANK BROTHERS MULTI TOOL 19 M5 VS M10 SERIES#

The Crank Brothers M Series Tools come with a lifetime warranty.When things get FUBAR and you’re SOL, your toolkit is your BFF! The Crank Brothers M Series Tools are made from high tensile steel for durability and a precise finish to each individual tool ensuring a perfect fit, with the frames built from tough 6061-T6 Aluminium. Small enough to keep in your pocket, you'll never be without your go-to tools for those impromptu trailside mechanical issues, either at the races or helping your mates out of a sticky situation, you'll be the person with the right tools for the job.įeaturing side grips for better handling and a smooth tool rotation for improved tool access, even with gloves. With a variety of essential, shop quality tools in each model, turning trailside mechanical disasters into thing of the past. The Crank Brothers M Series Tools are a high-quality multi-functional toolset, designed and engineered to perfection.

Crank brothers multi tool 19 m5 vs m10