Reddit mentions of Multi Tool 17 Nickel

Just picked this up, haven't used it yet but feels well made and doesn't take much room in my saddle bag Crank Brothers F-15

The other I was considering Crank Brothers Multi 17

Also highly recommend picking up spare tubes/tire levers.

Need a chain link breaker tool as well. I carry this Crank Brothers Multi Bicycle Tool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000S6HZCC and I have used it several times including the chain breaker attachment (not on the road but at home) I recommend it.

I wanted one of these originally but decided against it. I don't find myself needing a lockring tool except with new instillation. I don't plan on mounting it on my bike because I have no bottle cage mounts on my bike, plus there is the worry of theft, or aiding to theft. The additional socket sizes and the box 15 were the main things I was after. After some careful consideration I opted for these two tools. I like the grip on the park tools 15 much better.

The trixie is a pretty tool, and I love Pedro's selections of lubricants (wink) but I prefer to have two tools that cover almost every section of my bike.

Just to add, in addition to the chain tool, make sure you bring compatible link replacements.

I have one of these which should cover pretty much any allen you would need and a chain tool in a small compact package. I got mine from a local bike shop and it has held up pretty well for my past couple bikes. I have a recumbent currently, which takes 2 1/2 bikes worth of chains... you can imagine how much potential trouble there is there!

Might want to take more of a tool set? The Crank brothers multitool is the best compromise between tools you will likely need and weight in my opinion. Being able to tighten a loose spoke or fix the chain if it breaks is pretty damn useful. I nailed a curb pretty good on a tour and had to tighten a couple spokes, didn't have a spoke tool and was screwed for a while.