Test: Hardly any other tool manufacturer stands for quality in the bicycle sector as much as Park-Tool. The American manufacturer is often the first point of contact when it comes to durable and well-made tools. Our expectations of the Park Tool MTB-3.2 Multitool were correspondingly high, not least because of the additional title "Premium Rescue Tool".
Features
[easy table th=“0″]Inbus,1.5/2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8mm
Torx,T10/T25/T30
Phillips/slotted screwdriver
Open-end wrench, 8/9/10/15mm
Spoke wrench,3.23/3.3/3.45
Miscellaneous, chain tool
,Brake pad opener
,Tire iron
,Knife
,Sclaverand valve insert tool
,Disc straightening tool
,Bottle opener
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The first impression of the Park Tool MTB-3.2: Whoa, it's big and heavy. At almost 27og, the multi-tool is twice as heavy as many other test candidates, but if you take a look at the integrated functions, the very high weight is put into perspective again. Everything you could possibly need for a repair on the go is included here. In addition to the now obligatory Allen keys, the multi-tool from Park Tool scores with a number of tools that you won't find anywhere else: the serrated knife gives the charm of a pocket knife, the open-end wrenches will especially delight drivers of older bikes or users of gear hubs.
Otherwise, the MTB-3.2 shows its targeted area of application: Many of the tools are tailored for use on modern mountain bikes. In addition to the T10 Torx key, which is required for disc brakes, for example, this also applies to the brake pad tool or the tool for removing the valve core for tubeless installation.
application
In terms of workmanship, there is hardly anything to complain about with the Park Tool MTB-3.2. The keys are all of high quality and fit perfectly, the knife is surprisingly sharp and the rivet pusher also makes a durable and solid impression. One or the other may be annoyed by the plastic case, which in fact cannot quite keep up with the otherwise very solid and noble workmanship. But purely functionally there is nothing to complain about: Nothing wobbles and it remains stiff even with higher manual forces - it is also significantly lighter than a metal housing.
handling
When it comes to handling, the tool's wide range of functions is somewhat of a downfall. Of course, all the tools want to be accommodated in the smallest possible space. Park Tool decided to split the MTB-3.2 into a total of four connected individual parts. Allen and spoke wrenches, knives and screwdrivers are housed in the side parts, while the rest of the tools are in two metal parts that are housed inside.
In practice, this means that it always takes quite a while to find the right tool, especially at the beginning. You have to pay this price in view of the large range of functions.
