Somewhat handy in the pocket or the bike bag, but the multitool is poorly built. This is a handy set, and it’s nice to have all the tools I use most often on my bike in one place. The tire patch kit is decent, and I’ve definitely had use for it. Unfortunately, some of the most important tools just aren’t very useful.

The phillips screw head is pretty solid, but the flathead screwdriver narrows too much to be of much use for most screws. Additionally, the wrenches are supposed to lock in place but if you put any pressure on them they escape the lock and fold. That means if you have a tight nut, you really can’t get it loose. I end up pulling out my ratchet kit every time for serious jobs. Still, this is handy to have on the road, and every once in a while comes in real handy.

Worth the price. I purchased this unit after the initial testing of several other tools.

Like the Bell Quick-Tool, this one is a winner, albeit not quite at the same level of the Quick-Tool. This unit has more closed end wrenches, but that’s about the only real difference. It’s a bit larger and more unwieldly than the QT. I’ve used it on the bench for a couple of weeks to good effect. As mentioned in my other reviews, a multi-tool is not a substitute for “dedicated” tools, but these are functional and will get the job done in the field (and at the bench.)

While I prefer the Quick-Tool (Bell) over this Ultra-Tool, I wouldn’t (don’t) hesitate to grab either one for bench or field.