Cyclists' Wallet Spanner Tool - £1 (was £4.99) - Halfords

autumngirl

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_991761_langId_-1_categoryId_242558#tab3

A handy little gadget for cyclists...

The Wallet Spanner Tool is small and compact enough to fit in your pocket and with 10 different drives will ensure you are never left in a fix without any tools. Specifically created to help solve all sorts of problems whilst cycling.

10 drives from M5 to M14
Satin finish, stainless steel spanner

Seems to be lots of stock around. Free to reserve online for collection in store and don't forget cashback!

Official MoneySavingExpert insert: Halfords has said this wallet spanner tool is available for £1 online and in-store and there's no end date for the offer. As delivery’s £2.99, you're better off going in-store.

We compared prices of wallet spanner tools and others were coming in around the £7 mark, so this is a good offer. Thanks to autumngirl for sharing this offer.

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plasmagirl

yesterday I got some mugs which came with a puncture repair kit, tyre levers and trouser clips for £1 - a puncture repair kit alone in halfords is nearly £4. even my cycle snob hubby was impressed


I also got a gelert waterproof jacket (rain pod) for each of my girls for £1 each, there are some great bargains in halfords just now.

plasmagirl

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=1011979&categoryId=242558&langId=-1

link to mugs - can't be reserved though, but worth a look in store if you're passing

The_ICT_Engineer

autumngirl wrote: »

A handy little gadget for cyclists...

The Wallet Spanner Tool is small and compact enough to fit in your pocket and with 10 different drives will ensure you are never left in a fix without any tools. Specifically created to help solve all sorts of problems whilst cycling.

10 drives from M5 to M14
Satin finish, stainless steel spanner

Seems to be lots of stock around. Free to reserve online for collection in store and don't forget cashback!

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_991761_langId_-1_categoryId_242558#tab3

Useless and and dangerous.

autumngirl

The_ICT_Engineer wrote: »

Useless and and dangerous.

Howcome? I'm not really a cyclist myself but was thinking of getting one for a friend so am curious to know why.

The_ICT_Engineer

autumngirl wrote: »

Howcome? I'm not really a cyclist myself but was thinking of getting one for a friend so am curious to know why.

So called multi-tools of this design are made of low grade steel in which socket holes have been punched. Which means the holes will quicker rounded making the tool useless. That's if you can get a firm grip on something that is the same size and thickness of a credit card. Attempting to put any leverage of this type of tool may result in you losing grip and injuring yourself, which may result in needing a visit to A&E. Use proper tools to do the job.

John_Gray

The_ICT_Engineer wrote: »

So called multi-tools of this design are made of low grade steel in which socket holes have been punched. Which means the holes will quicker rounded making the tool useless. That's if you can get a firm grip on something that is the same size and thickness of a credit card. Attempting to put any leverage of this type of tool may result in you losing grip and injuring yourself, which may result in needing a visit to A&E. Use proper tools to do the job.

Yes, but surely you'd be able to sue Halfords for £lots and get your purchase money back with a useful bonus to pay for a decent set of spanners? :A

headpin

The_ICT_Engineer wrote: »

So called multi-tools of this design are made of low grade steel in which socket holes have been punched. Which means the holes will quicker rounded making the tool useless. That's if you can get a firm grip on something that is the same size and thickness of a credit card. Attempting to put any leverage of this type of tool may result in you losing grip and injuring yourself, which may result in needing a visit to A&E. Use proper tools to do the job.

Do not disagree with anything you have said. But if I am out on my bike it is somewhat difficult to carry a full set of spanners. This is a quick fix for when there may be a problem. It may not offer a solution but it is better than having nothing with you at all. I would suggest it should be seen as a use once option for emergency situations. If it doesn't work or is not up to the job then for a quid you've really lost nothing, but potentially you've saved pushing your bike home or worse!!

kfw_2

Hi
I had one of these and I bent it, the main reason is that as it's simply a card if the nut and your arm are not completely straight then you risk bending the card (easily) or your hand might slip and you'll end up with some sore knuckles. I personally think it's more of a gimmick, plus trying to use any of the sockets in the middle of the card is pointless as I found it hard, almost impossible to get it around a nut and turn, the thin card will also cut into your hand if you had to tighten or loosen a large nut.