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Bike multi-tool? (lemmy.ca)

submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm in Canada, and it seems like all bike multi-tool brands are American. I thought Lezyne was from Europe, but nope, American.

Park tool, crankbrothers, Silca, Blackburn... All American.

Are there any European made, or even European brands of multitools for bikes?

I think Topeak might be a European brand, so that could work.

EDIT: Found one! Unior has an entire line of regular tools, and bike tools. Made in Europe (EU) and I can get them in Canada. https://uniortools.com/eng/category/940477/multitools

EDIT 2: wow, they really make everything! They could easily replace all Park Tool tools. I wish I found this brand sooner!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Unior is solid and european, Topeak and Birzman are from Taiwan I think. SKS from Germany but their core products are fender and pumps. Shimano PRO also has some good tools. I tend to avoid BBB. In Europe we have Decathlon with incredible value, but I don’t think they are present in Canada?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

Unior is solid and european

I'm currently looking at their tools. They seem to be easily available from one place that I order stuff from.

Topeak and Birzman are from Taiwan I think. SKS from Germany but their core products are fender and pumps. Shimano PRO also has some good tools.

I read conflicting info on Topeak, but they do appear to be a Taiwanese company who manufacturers there, too. I'm fine with that if I need to go with them.

I'm very familiar with SKS, and you're right, fenders tend to be their main product (here).

In Europe we have Decathlon with incredible value, but I don’t think they are present in Canada?

Yes, we do! My gravel bike is from Decathlon, and I agree that they offer excellent value. I didn't consider them for tools, as most of their products are made in Asia, but I can certainly look if nothing else comes up.

For now, I think Unior is the best bet, especially if you're looking at alternatives to Park Tool products.