Your attention to detail is second to none. :) I'm convinced you are the Einstein of bikes be it tools, riding, gear, nutrition or whatever. :)

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for the compliments - I just like to ride bikes and geek out. Ride on :)

Fantastic review! Ride Bikes, Drink Beer, Live Happy! Love it.

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

thanks a bunch - ride on!

As always a great straight honest review with great delivery 👍

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Stephen - your kind words are greatly appreciated :) - ride on!

Love the pace of ur commentary. Down and dirty. I like it. Ur a straight shooter😎

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, Dan!

I had to circle back and watch this again. Thanks for all the great info!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, Wade :) I've got it sitting here if you every wanna check it out... hopefully I'll be over this sickness soon and we can ride!

I really enjoy your content. You deserve way more subscribers.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Jeff, your kind words are greatly appreciated - thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

I patterned my kit after your previous, thorough video on this subject. It fits in my underseat bag, has full size tools and weight is not a huge consideration when bike pack TOURING! Racing, of course. But I am done racing after 10 years of triathlon. I really enjoy your bike packing videos. Keep up the good work.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Glen, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - always appreciated :) - ride on!

Loved the video. I'm a huge fan of Wolf Tooth and have some of their pieces and parts on my bikes. Excellent job reviewing their new pack pliers. I about fell out of the chair laughing with your nod to the Campy folks. I have the original WT pack pliers plus a CB M17 as well in my kit. Have to agree with you that the M17 just can't be beat. Mine has served me well on many road rides and MB rides and even around the house. Truly enjoy your channel and have learned so much, keep it up!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Shane, thanks for taking the time to chime in... much appreciated :) May your New Year be filled with riding, and may your M17 and old pack pliers stay buried in your kit and never need to come out !

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

@Hope they're all good, it depends what you need. I still use my M17... the only difference between m17 and m19 is a small Phillips screwdriver and a T10 torx - both of which I'm ok without. Difference between m19 and m20 is tire plugs/tool & valve core remover... if you don't already carry that stuff elsewhere, it might be worth it for ya... hope that helps :)

Cool review. Thank you!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

What I found with the original Wolf tooth (which is still new) is the opening of a chain link is difficult as it’s hard to get enough purchase on the link (using my fat weak fingers), the fix is to us a length of cord to help pull the chain link open.I had no idea the nut was for using on my bike, that is a cool new feature. Stay Home, Make Snowmen, Sleep Happy.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

David, thanks for watching and commenting - will definitely continue making snowmen and sleeping happy!

I received mine a few weeks ago and your review is spot-on with my thoughts. I though don’t like the clumsy and bulky feel of a typical multi-tool design as your M17. The feel of this pliers is great and I find the ability for accessing all the bolt locations on my bikes much easier. The ability to keep the tool engaged while turning and not constantly getting held up is worth the downsides. And yes, I do carry my park tool chain breaker as well, so there’s that. Keep up the great work!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Right on, Light Racer - thanks for watching and commenting - cheers to a New Year filled with lots of riding, and hopefully your multi-tool stays buried in your kit and never needs to come out! - ride on :)

Great flow and tons of information, thank you! Caffeine is king.

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t even drink coffee :) thanks for watching and commenting 🙌

Nice review. I like to keep a spare master link on my key chain so it's always with me. I have needed the master link pliers though so this tool looks great!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, Tom - ride on!

Outstanding, comprehensive review. I have a Levo Comp and the assistance adjuster has a 2mm so that's handy. Thanks a bunch. Consider me subscribed.

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Bruce, thanks for watching and chiming in - ride on!

Outstanding video my friend !! You convinced me to buy one :)

@DirtyTeethMTB

9 ай бұрын

thanks for watching :) ride on!

Fantastic review and real world usage and reasoning for carrying or buying the tool. I even learned something about this tool. I don't feel so bad buying it to make up a free shipping order. I don't have the m17 so I will buy a cheap chain break tool.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

snapsnap1 thanks for watching and the kind words - enjoy the tool :) Ride on!

Great video! Thank you!!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting, Lance - ride on!

I love my connex quick links no tools needed at all to remove chain use it on all my bikes! One of the only non campy chains approved by them on their group sets

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

Right on, Ethan - thanks for chiming in :)

Right on Agree totally as I also use the M17 and original wolftooth together By the time I would add a chain breaker , weight is almost the same , so I will stay with my original as I also like having 2 master links on hand in the tool

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Ken, thanks for watching and commenting - much appreciated :) ride on!

Great review, thanks for sharing. My favorite multitool is the Topeak Mini PT30, it contains all the stuff that i need, but I will add the Wolf Tooth Components Pack Pliers Master Link to my setup. And btw, as a Brompton adventure rider, I prefer the Brompton tool kit, that fits perfectly in the frame of my folding horses and contains most of the tools you need in case of unhappiness ;-)

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your input, Christian 🙌 ride on!

Hi, the two mm bit can be used on the Shimano push pin on the brake lever mounting so you can remove it without sliding it off and removing the grip of course.

@DirtyTeethMTB

5 ай бұрын

Yes

You my friend are awesome, really enjoying your videos! Liked and subscribed!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Juan - I appreciate it 🙏

Thumbs up for calling out Campo!

Great review man

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Ryk, thanks for your kind words - ride on!

They owe you an endorsement! I was not prepared for you to slap it on your fridge. I was not ready.

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

haha, Jason :) the old fridge slap!

good video thanks for sharing your info

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, Robert - ride on!

Glad you mentioned the chain Ring bolt this time 😜

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

haha, that was for you! thanks for watching and commenting, Draculapin - ride on!

@Draculapin

3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTeethMTB ahahah I feel like a VIP now !

Thanks for the review. My thoughts: like you, I find removing the bits to be a real pain in the ***. Also bits are east to loose. I carry a multi tool as primary and this tool for a limited number of features.

@DirtyTeethMTB

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your insight :) Ride on!

Was on the the fence about buying this tool. Have the M17 and find it to be a great all-rounder. Since I have the Wolftooth B-Rad Roll-top bag on all my mountain bikes and use to carry all the tools/supplies I need on the trail (prefer to kerp my waist hydration pack as light as possible) weight of the M17 wasn't a big concern. Larger B-Rad bag can hold a lot of items but it can be cumbersome when you need to pull items out trailside. Based upon this indepth review, just pulled the trigger on this tool and will carry the Park mimi chain break tool. Appreciate the thorough analysis and look forward to seeing how it pans out!

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, Dana :) Sounds like you've got it dialed - ride on!!

I found your channel by accident, and i thought based on the numbers, it will be one of those painfully amateur reviews from a cyclist. I couldn't have been more wrong... you are awesome very thorough and professional. It is rare that i subscribe after one video, but you managed to earn a new sub with this (my very first) video. Keep up the good work, you definitely deserve more views!

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

not sure how this comment managed to slip through the cracks, but thank you so much for the kind words Zsombor - have a fantastic holiday season :) ride on!

Pretty handy option for a multitool but I definitely see what you mean about the bits being easy to lose.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

dirtnastyish, thanks for watching and commenting :) have a great New Year filled with riding, and hopefully your multi-tool stays buried in your kit and never needs to come out!

Ur getting really good dude!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

thanks, Jeremy - all this snow has me jonsin for the ocean -might have to come out to Cali for a visit one of these days...

@jpmcghee

3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTeethMTB DUDE! The waves are so loud right now and been seeing whale spouts every day. Lets ride!

Whole lotta great details.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

What kind of beer you bringing to Pinedale? Hoot!

@HunterTravels

3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTeethMTB I was thinking some Natty Ice 🤣🤣🤣

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

@@HunterTravels I was thinking about pissing in a can - but looks like you got it covered!

after two years of riding without a multitool, chain breaker, smart links etc, i decided tu invest and bought this multitool and the woolftooth chainbreaker hope I never need to use them (cause I never before) but my rides are getting longer and more technical so I'll let you know

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Maria, I hope you never need it also 🤞 but nice to have peace of mind just in case - ride on 🙌

Appealing.

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Noman :) Ride on!

The Wolftoith magnets are a blessing and curse. Cool to keep the bits fastened, but so strong its a faff to extract the bit yiu need!

CB M17 user here, think the Wolftooth pack pliers is a bit pricey for me, the bits are proprietary, being 4 mm.. wish they came with standard 1/4" bits it could be expanded if you need more bits like t30, t15.. or other allen bit sets. But it is one tool i would like to purchase if it was avalable in the Philippines.. GREAT REVIEW..

@DirtyTeethMTB

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@teodz1984

9 ай бұрын

A 4mm shaft to 6.35mm (1/4 inch) female adaptor would address the expandibility issue with standard bits.. a bit extension would increase reach of this tool on recessed bolts. And probably a rubber band like the one that comes with the m17 to prevent the tool from swiveling while using and prevent the tool from accidentally opening and losing the attached bits.

I have a rear blinky light too

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jordan :)

Maybe it can use a small extension for those hex bits?. I find it difficult getting to one of the bolts in the rear brake caliper with my M19 multi tool.....

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for commenting and watching camram - do you have a link for the extensions you're talking about? I'd love to check 'em out... ride on!

Man your videos are always so on point. My inner brain is like... damn I like how thing guys brain thinks. Haha! :)

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the kind words, Robert - much appreciated :) - ride on!

Do you have a video on your tires and tubes?

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

No video yet... I currently ride 29x2.35 maxxis forekasters on my full squish bike, Conti race king 29 x 2.2's on my cutthroat, and 27.5x4.5 bontrager gnarwhals on my fat bike - ride on!

Wolftooth 3.0 should add a bit extension. The bits now are so short that function is limited to only the most accessoble bolts.

How does the tool work on the rear brake caliper bolt, where access is more challenging?

@DirtyTeethMTB

5 ай бұрын

Works fine on my bikes:) but mine are fairly easy to access… can’t speak for all bikes… if yours is pretty tucked, might need a longer Allen key… ride on!!

Are the bits standard hex size? (6mm) I'm aware that they are double ended so the ones supplied are specific WolfTooth but was wondering if the tool also works with standard bits. Great video though.

@jitterspec

Жыл бұрын

I understand they are smaller at 4mm. Wiha makes bits that size so there are some options....

I already broke the valve core cleaner. I dropped it on the concrete and the skinnier end of it broke off which makes it more difficult to stay in place when folded up. Total pain in the ass. It's also very difficult to get the little tools out of it. I find myself getting a fingernail underneath the tool that I need and it flips out and falls on the ground and I spend time searching Through the grass or the dirt trying to retrieve it

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Dave, thanks for taking the time to chime in with your two cents. I, and my viewers appreciate candid, objective insight - cheers!!

Do I need it? No. Do I want it? Yes!

@dalj4362

Жыл бұрын

Are they overpriced? Yes!

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

hahaha!!! definitely some truth there :)

I like my one up but it has no valve nut tool which I need.

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Chromedome 2020 - ride on :)

I do USE Connex links. I also run Connex chains on several bikes. But on bikes with KMC or Shimano chains I also use Connex links. But then heck, I also wax my chains in a crockpot. So what do I know! I ride about 5K miles per year. I have been using Connex chains, 11 speed and 8 speed, for over 5 years. I did research on Connex chains before buying my first one. For my money (based on my experience), Connex chains are best bang for the buck.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

William, thanks for chiming in :) Glad to see someone using Connex chains/links! Curious, do you use them for mtb/bikepacking? Thanks again for your input, ride on!

@williamcain7464

3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTeethMTB I only have 1 "mountain bike". However, I am 76 years old and do not do any real mountain biking. Most of my riding is on roads, 50% on paved and 50% on gravel. I have never tried bikepacking. As a rule I rewax the chains on my bicycles every 200 to 250 miles. I have 6 bikes that I alternate between. Therefore I don't know how many miles per year I put on any one bike and/or chain. I have never had a chain break during a ride. I'm unable to say if never breaking a Connex chain is due to the chains themselves or the fact that I regularly maintain them.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamcain7464 you are an inspiration! I hope I'm riding 5k miles/year when I'm 76 :) Bravo! Thanks for watching and sharing your insight :)

@williamcain7464

3 жыл бұрын

@@DirtyTeethMTB Thank you! I should mention that I live in northern Wyoming. Since you were in Pinedale you know what winter biking is like in Wyoming. I try to ride thru the colder winter months in order to maintain at least some level of fitness. Studded tires. 45Nrth boots. Bar mitts. Etc. For icy and/or snow packed paved or gravel roads I ride a beater gravel bike with 35 mm Schwalbe studded tires. At one time I had a fat bike. I got rid of it before studded fat bike tires became available. In 1 to 2 inches if fresh snow the 35 mm studded tires do well. If there is more that 4" of fresh snow I don't ride until highways have been plowed or until the snow has been packed down by vehicles. In the area I live in owning a fat bike for riding on snow isn't practical because there are only maybe 5 miles of trails where one could use a fat bike. The city maintains the trails. I.e. the trails get plowed. So 35 mm studded tires work well enough.

It is going to be really hard to beat the m17 and original pack pliers.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, Joe...they do go pretty dang well together :) ride on!

I’m SOLD!!!

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting, Kumag Ka - ride on!

Nice tool but too expensive, a chain slave hook would’ve be handy but I didn’t see one. I’ll stick with my Topeak. 👍🏻

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Jay, thanks for watching and chiming in - much appreciated - ride on :)

anyone know how well this will stick magnetically to a steel frame? I ride street fixie.

@DirtyTeethMTB

7 ай бұрын

no, but I'm curious to hear how it works out if you try it :)

@BigBeezyBtown

7 ай бұрын

@@DirtyTeethMTB I ended up ordering the one without the chain tool. The only sacrifice is the spoke tensioner, and I've never had to mess with spokes on quality wheels on the road before, so hopefully it doesn't backfire. Saved $30

I use a topeak 20 tools

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip - I'll check it out :)

what's you secret for preventing the M17 from rusting?

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Andy, I just spritz it with Boeshield and store in a dry / non-humid environment as best possible... hope that helps! Ride on :)

you use giro DND gloves as shop gloves?

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

soul3n, thanks for watching and commenting - I use giro DND's for riding, not in the shop... since multi-tools are to be used out on the trail, I test them with my riding gloves on - ride on!

Good day Idahoan, Did you say "deaf" or "Dead" about those Campy fans?

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 ай бұрын

Can’t remember what I said- this video was done a while back- but if you give me a timestamp or frame of reference I’ll try and clarify- thanks :)

So I would still need to carry a separate chain tool, and separate pliers (because the Wolf Tooth does not have side cutters). That's a pass from me.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Arcady, thanks for watching and commenting - may your New Year be filled with fantastic rides, and may your multi-tool stay tucked away in your kit with no need to come out :) - ride on!

Hehe.....you said, "it fit my nipples, perfectly!"👍

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

haha!

hard to get the chain parts out of this, need a pry tool.and the tire tool will damage the tire or rim, needs electrical tape for my use. wolf tooth is pricey. odd shape. meh. I am on a budget.

@DirtyTeethMTB

3 жыл бұрын

Greg, thanks for watching and commenting - ride on!

I'm 100% sure I'll lose those tools.

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

hahaha! thanks for watching - ride on!

No 10mm which are most pedals. Not 8mm.

@DirtyTeethMTB

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and chiming in, Matt X :) - over the years, I've dealt with some pedals that use 10mm hex, but Crank Bros, Shimano, Look, Time, Speedplay, Xpedo, HT, Issi, etc use 8mm or 6mm (all my personal pedals currently use 8mm) - but yeah, if you're pedals require a 10mm or a traditional pedal wrench, then you'd be out of luck this this tool and most multi-tools on the market... Ride on!!

Some people trying to be cute, shouldnt.

@DirtyTeethMTB

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching and commenting