SKS CT-Worx Mini Tool Kit

I've been using the SKS CT-Workx for a while now and I really quite like it. It's a bit different to your usual multi-tool. Rather than making the tool fit the package, the package is designed around the tools.

A good example of this is the tyre levers: they are not narrow so they fit the ends, it feels more like the width of the tool is designed around the required width of the tyre levers.

You get the usual complement of 2,3,4,5 and 6mm Allen keys and a Phillips and a flathead screwdriver. Less usual is the set of box and open wrenches. These are all made form quality chrome vanadium tool steel. On top of that you get a die cast chain tool and two separate plastic tyre levels.

The chain tool made short work of 9 speed chain, and didn't blink at the 1/8" chain I threw at it either, making this a good option for those who ride fixed, singlespeed or BMX. Almost as good as my work shop tool.The handle of the chain tool is an 8mm Allen key, although it actually measures 7.8mm. This is close enough to meet international standards although I felt it resulted in an uncomfortable amount of play, especially as you're likely to be applying some force with an 8mm key. Dead on 8mm would make the tool better in my opinion.

The tyre levers were as good as you'd expect of a set of plastic levers. They were fine on mountain bike tyres and the narrow road tyres I tried. Although I didn't bend them to breaking point, they didn't really work on the fabled Schwalbe Marathon Plus. To be honest, I didn't expect them to; this is strictly steel tyre lever territory. They stash nicely away on the tool by way of a push fit. Some might think them a bit tight, I like that they are not likely to fall off in your pack.

The wrenches are made from pressed steel and work OK for adjusting mudguards etc, but even though there's a 15mm spanner, I wouldn't want to rely on it for pedals; even less so for track nuts. Their shape means they're not great in confined spaces such as the brake nut behind the steerer under the down tube.

The Allen keys have a decent quality feel to them, although I didn't have to tighten the little side bolts up a little to stop them moving around too much. No issues in tightening / loosening the variety of bolts I tried.

In all, a high quality and pleasing to use tool, although we'd have been happier if the 8mm Allen key was more exactly sized.

Verdict

High quality and pleasing to use multitool.