Test: The Birzman Feexman Cicada 10 Carbon is the second multi-tool from the Taiwanese manufacturer in our list of the best. As the name already suggests, the focus of the Cicada 10 Carbon is on the lowest possible weight - and that actually works impressively, but it comes at a price.
Features
[easy table th=“0″]Inbus,2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8mm
Torx,T25
Phillips/slotted screwdriver
Miscellaneous, chain tool
[/easy table]The functionality of the Birzman Feexman Cicada 10 Carbon would be described as "reduced to the essentials". The resolute focus on the lowest possible weight is noticeable here: You only get a set of Allen keys in the usual sizes, a T25 Torx key, a screwdriver and a chain tool. You have to do without tire levers as well as spoke or open-end wrenches. Everyone has to weigh up for themselves whether a larger range of functions might not justify one or two grams of additional weight.
application
Weight tuning on tools may sound like an absurd idea to many - but it makes sense, especially in the case of multi-tools, depending on the area of application. If you don't store your tool in a backpack, for example, but in your jersey pocket, you will certainly be reluctant to use a 300g club that constantly pulls down unpleasantly. The Birzman Feexman Cicada 10 Carbon is certainly one of the lightest multi-tools available on the market, as it only weighs a sensational 94g.
Various measures are used to keep the weight so low. The most striking are certainly the two side parts made of carbon. Not only do they look damn good, they are also very stable and of course extremely light. In addition, some of the tools, such as the large Allen keys, are hollow - this saves material and in our case did not have a negative impact.
handling
The tools of the Cicada 10 Carbon are just long enough - because the housing is quite voluminous due to the large chain tool. So you would regularly get space problems with shorter keys. In most places, the Birzman tool works just fine - we only had problems tightening the screws properly at the notorious problem area, namely the saddle clamp. But you don't normally do that when you're out and about. The chain tool can be detached from the other tools and is therefore very easy to use. In any case, we had no problems at all with pressing in or out the rivet pins.
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