CrankBrothers Pica+ multi-tool review
Trail-side tooling
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CrankBrothers’ Pica+ offers hard-wearing Allen keys ranging from 2mm to 8mm, two Torx keys, a chaintool and handy clip-in 8mm and 10mm sockets.
The chaintool is okay, but needs a bigger tab for better purchase, and we’d like the sockets to snap firmly onto the 8mm Allen key rather than just sitting in place. Fitting them back into the tool body is a faff too.
Each tool bit is indexed, so they can be locked at 90 degrees or held flat, which is good when tackling lengthy stem bolts or similar. The indexing does mean that it’s not so easy to access the bits when wearing gloves though.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | PICA+ multi-tool (12) |
| Brand | CrankBrothers |
| Features | Frame: 6061-T6 aluminium Tools: Investment cast stainless steel Chain tool: 8/9/10 speed compatible Spoke wrench: #0, 1, 2, 3 Hex wrenches: #0, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 Socket wrenches: 8, 10 Screwdrivers: 1-Phillips Torx: T-10, T-25 Length: 91mm Weight: 181g |
Authors
Rob Weaver is BikeRadar's technical editor-in-chief. Rob manages all of the testing here at BikeRadar and across our magazines, Mountain Biking UK and Cycling Plus. Rob first graced the pages of MBUK back in 2001 when working as a freelance writer and went on to start testing bikes for the title in 2007. In 2010 he joined the team full-time and has been keeping a close eye on all things test-related ever since. Rob’s expansive knowledge of bikes comes courtesy of his passion for racing. He cut his teeth racing cross-country mountain bikes in the early 90s before finding his feet in downhill. After many years competing on the UK national circuit (including a year attempting to race UCI DH World Cups), Rob realised his know-how and passion for bike setup, tech and writing clearly outweighed his racing ability. A degree in sports technology and decades of riding experience all help to give Rob a thorough understanding of what’s needed to create a great bike or product. While Rob’s a mountain biker at heart and never happier than when he’s sliding down a Welsh hillside, he’s more than happy to put the miles in on the road or gravel bike, too.
