Comments on: Topeak Alien II 26-Function Bicycle Tool

By: Edison "hightech lover"

Edison "hightech lover" — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:34:05 +0000

Nice tool set include chain pin tool and spoke adjusting wrench It is a nice tool set, include all the allen wrenches you needed to adjust bike handle, brake and brake handle, speed rover, seat position.It also include the chain tool for remove a section of the chain. In addition, it has two size spoke wrench for ajusting the wheel.When you ride your bicycle, your tires may rub against the brakes. This is easy to fix wheel problem – spokes need adjusting. What you need to do is wheel truing.Place bicycle upside down. Spin the wheel while holding a pice of chalk close enough to the wheel. After spun around a few times, stop the wheel and take a look those chalk marks. Do this process on the other side of the wheel. Tighten the spokes on the other side of the chalk mark and loosen the spoken facing the chalk mark. Adjust each spoke one turn.Wipe out that chalk mark. Once all the chalk marks are gone, you can spin the wheels and using chalk to find the next spot to tighten and loose the spoke. At the end, you…

By: J. F. Peterson

J. F. Peterson — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:24:33 +0000

Inferior to the original I’ve been using an original version of this tool for the past 5 years, and would still be, if not for losing half of it on the trail. I bought this newer version as a replacement and have used it for three weeks. I find it inferior:* Steel: I commute to bike in the northeast US; that means this tool will see everything from snow to hurricanes and everything inbetween. The original tool held up well, but, after 3 weeks of mild summer weather, this new tool is already pitted with rust. At this rate, I’m skeptical about the tool lasting to winter.* Craftsmanship: The machining of the original tool was more exact. The 15mm wrench, for instance, fit snugly over bolts. On the new tool, the wrench fits loosely, gouging the steel as you work fruitlessly to try to change a tire on the road.* Joint: The joint between the two main pieces is much flimsier than in the original tool.The upgrade version of this tool [...] may be better, but it’s hard…

By: Jack Hanna

Jack Hanna — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 09:21:53 +0000

It works I got this for the chain tool. It works as well as a non-portable tool. For me, the other tools are just a bonus.I would agree it has everything a “swiss-army” bike tool should have, including tire levers, spoke wrenches, a knife blade, and bottle opener. The halves separate and lock together easily.Several of the tools lock open, and the knife also locks closes to absolutely prevent accidents. An interesting feature of the case – it has a spring loaded belt clip for easy attachment to a pack or your waist. It also apparently has available accessory mating clips for quick release attachment to seat post or handle bar stem.I would like to have compared the blackburn tools, & but the bike mechanic I spoke…