I’m in Canada, and it seems like all bike multi-tool brands are American. I thought Lezyne was from Europe, but nope, American.
Park tool, crankbrothers, Silca, Blackburn… All American.
Are there any European made, or even European brands of multitools for bikes?
I think Topeak might be a European brand, so that could work.
EDIT: Found one! Unior has an entire line of regular tools, and bike tools. Made in Europe (EU) and I can get them in Canada. https://uniortools.com/eng/category/940477/multitools
EDIT 2: wow, they really make everything! They could easily replace all Park Tool tools. I wish I found this brand sooner!
I like the pb swiss pb 470.
Unior is solid and european, Topeak and Birzman are from Taiwan I think. SKS from Germany but their core products are fender and pumps. Shimano PRO also has some good tools. I tend to avoid BBB. In Europe we have Decathlon with incredible value, but I don’t think they are present in Canada?
Unior is solid and european
I’m currently looking at their tools. They seem to be easily available from one place that I order stuff from.
Topeak and Birzman are from Taiwan I think. SKS from Germany but their core products are fender and pumps. Shimano PRO also has some good tools.
I read conflicting info on Topeak, but they do appear to be a Taiwanese company who manufacturers there, too. I’m fine with that if I need to go with them.
I’m very familiar with SKS, and you’re right, fenders tend to be their main product (here).
In Europe we have Decathlon with incredible value, but I don’t think they are present in Canada?
Yes, we do! My gravel bike is from Decathlon, and I agree that they offer excellent value. I didn’t consider them for tools, as most of their products are made in Asia, but I can certainly look if nothing else comes up.
For now, I think Unior is the best bet, especially if you’re looking at alternatives to Park Tool products.
