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Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool

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Item # 710396

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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.

Tools fold easily into the hardened plastic case for compact storage
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
Comes with T25 Torx bit (fits on 4mm Allen) for disc brake rotor bolts and a universal chain tool
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
All this, and yet it's light and small enough to ride in your pocket!
Molded plastic body provides excellent gripping surface while using tools
Comes with a nylon carrying case with a belt-loop attachment

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Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool Customer Reviews

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Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool

4.3

(based on 10 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Versatile (8)
Rugged (6)

Cons

Best Uses

Bring it with you (8)
Mountain bikes (7)
City bikes (4)
Keep in the garage (3)
Road bikes (3)

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Sep

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A must have for extended rides

By Pockets

from Olympia, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Commuter

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Pros

Compact
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Sometimes Doesn't Reach

Best Uses

Bring it With You
City Bikes
Mountain Bikes

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

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.

Jun

2010

(5 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Big, bulky, inefficient

By DenverDavid

from Denver, CO

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Versatile

Cons

Heavy bulky
Poorly designed

Best Uses

Keep In the Garage

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

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.

Sep

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great tool

By JaceB

from Montgomery, AL

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Bring it With You
Mountain Bikes

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-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.

Sep

2007

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love it. Lives in my camelback.

By Cycle Adam

from Marietta, PA

About Me Avid Cyclist, Competitive Cyclist

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Pros

Good Grip
Has everything
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bring it With You
Mountain Bikes

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

It lives in my camelback. Wouldn't leave for a mountain bike ride without it. I've actually used it for various trailside repairs and it always comes through.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great gadget, great gift

By ku

from Portland, OR

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Good Grip
Lightweight
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bring it With You
City Bikes
Keep In the Garage
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

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.

Aug

2011

4.0

Weighed cost versus utility.

By SteveDiGiacomo

from Hartford, CT

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Bring it With You

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

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.

Jul

2011

5.0

Easy to use, easy access!

By Cattheartist

from Kuwait City

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Pros

Good Grip
Rugged
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Bring it With You
City Bikes
Mountain Bikes

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

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.

Nov

2010

5.0

Worth its weight

By jvecchio

from Ontario

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Versatile

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Bring it With You
City Bikes
Keep In the Garage
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

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

Feb

2010

4.0

Heavy and bulky, but full-featured

By PhotoBiker

from Nashville

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes

Comments about Topeak Alien II 26 Multi-Tool:

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.