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Topeak Hexus II multi-tool review

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Topeak Hexus II Multi-tool

BikeRadar verdict

3.5 out of 5 stars

"An easy to use, practical tool that’s excellent value for money"

5 comments
Thu 15 Apr 2010, 1:00 pm BSTBy

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The Hexus II does everything you need it to, and does it well. Usually we’re less enthusiastic about plastic chassis because they tend to twist and rattle; however this design, with its solid central bridge, makes a secure base.

The Allen keys are a good length and are easy to use in all those hard-to-reach places – the only downside is a touch more flex, so you have to be light of touch when using the smaller sizes to prevent breakage. The flat head screwdriver is shorter than the other tools, and we’d prefer that to be that the same size (so we could use it as a disc pad separator too).

The tyre levers snap off the sides, with one housing the spoke keys and the other acting as a handle for the chain tool. Despite the chain tool itself being attached to the main body, having the separate handle – rather than having to twist the whole body round – makes it much easier to use.

Add to that deep plates that hold the chain really securely for pin removal, and we found this the best of its type. At £20 you may not consider this tool cheap, but the quality of tools and ease of use make it good value.

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User Reviews

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  • This is with out a doubt the best all round multi tool in the universe. It lasted me five six years and I worked on mw trail bikes and Dh bikes (meaning I tolled a lot). Quality is phenomenal; I just replaced it after six years of hard (a)use. I bought a Crank Brothers multi mini tool 19 to replace my old loved Hexus and it lasted only a couple of months (crap quality). Buy this superb tool and you will be happy with it for a long time. This is a superb tool with the very best quality money can buy. I just bought a new one after six years of hard use.

  • Had one for years now and its never failed me yet. You even get a detachable hook on the chain splitter for holding some slack while working. The tyre levers are also quite useable. Top tool for the money - only reason I don't give it 5 is the flex mentioned above.

  • Looks good and more compact that the CB17

  • Nice tool, but I managed to snap one of the tyre levers on it's first outing!

  • Great tool, take it with me on my commutes all the time, has all the main tools needed in a nice compact package :)

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Specification

Name:
Hexus II (10)
Built by:
Topeak
Price:
$22.00

Weight (g):
167 g
Features:
2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8mm Allen keys, Torx 25, flat/Phillips screwdrivers, 2 tyre levers, chain tool, 2 spoke wrenches
Tool Material:
Plastic, Steel

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