Overall though, this is a pleasingly superb Swiss tool. I have seen other small tools like this deliver a chain tool functionality, so I wonder slightly why Victorinox didn't build it into the design. This is a shame, as it is one tool that I believe every rider should carry with them a broken chain will undoubtedly end your ride if you cannot remove the old pin and fit a quick link.
The only downside that I can find with the Victorinox Bike Tool is that it doesn't feature a chain tool. The whole bike tool weighs just 92 grams and is 100mm in length creating a compact little tool that would fit comfortably in any saddlebag or jersey pocket. The body of the tool also features two clip-in tyre levers that are made from strong plastic composite, and do a good job of levering stubborn tubeless tyres from wheel rims, as well as having a nice rounded profile to protect the tube. All the bit pieces are made from high tensile stainless steel and have a very good fit in bolt heads-promising not to round off fittings, if used correctly. The Victorinox Bike Tool is effectively a mini socket set: the magnetic 5mm hex key detaches from the tool holder and then you fit any bit piece to it: the range includes 2-6mm hex keys, a T25 Torx key, and flat and cross-head screwdriver bits.
I recently discovered that the Swiss brand makes a bike tool, and I was keen to see if it lives up to the same exacting Swiss standard. I have a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife that has featured in my 'every day carry' for almost a decade it still performs like new and is an invaluable asset.
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