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SOC16: The Ritchey CPR12+ multi tool could be a ride saver

Written by Zach Overholt
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Ritchey CPR 12 multi tool IMG_4123

Ritchey’s CPR tools have a long history of getting riders and racers out of a jam. Originally developed in 1992 for Thomas Frischknecht, the CPR9 was the first tool from Ritchey to pack a number of tools in an easy to use, race ready package. Since then the tool has evolved, now including 12 different tools all packed into a unique single sided design. It’s light, it’s functional, and it might just save your ride…

Ritchey CPR 12 multi tool IMG_4120

While most multi tools have two sized to the frame, the CPR12+ uses a single side that doubles as an alloy tire lever. The chain tool threads onto the frame rail using the threaded pin which allows you to also remove the chain tool for easy use, separate from the multi tool.

Ritchey CPR 12 multi tool IMG_4118

On the multi-tool portion, you’ll find investment cast steel 2-6 allen wrenches along with a T25 Torx and a Philips screw driver.

Ritchey CPR 12 multi tool IMG_4122

On the chain tool itself, you’ll also find an 8mm Allen, 14g spoke wrench, and a T20 Torx which is needed for a few Ritchey components.

All together the tool weighs in at 96g and sells for $44.95.

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Zach Overholt
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Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor. He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.

Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.

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Citizen
Citizen
8 years ago

This is very creative. I like to see a product that has real thought put into the design.
For the minimalist-who-wants-to-be-prepared, this looks great.

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Ryan
Ryan
8 years ago
Reply to  Citizen

Considering the hassle and expense of buying and carrying all of those tools individually, $45 doesn’t seem too bad to me. A CO2 inflator would have been a nice touch, though.

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Bill
Bill
8 years ago

Looks like a well thought out multitool but.. 45 bucks… really?

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mudrock
mudrock
8 years ago

In my experience these multitools look great until you have to use them, then all those loose pieces are a pita. I only bring a couple allen L-wrenches.

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Bill
Bill
8 years ago
Reply to  mudrock

I’ve had a very similar lezyne one for a while.. it works great for minor stuff, but the short length of the bits (which looks exactly like this) made them not work for adjusting the angle of my saddle, but on the other hand, I had a long allen key set that I couldn’t tighten my rear brake bolt with because it was too long. Nothing works for everything, but this is better than not having anything or trying to carry a full set of tools with you

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morenos1
morenos1
8 years ago

The greatest tool you can carry is your smartphone …..

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JBikes
JBikes
8 years ago
Reply to  morenos1

So you can google a vid showing how to fix the minor mechanical, as well as shop the tool needed, while waiting for help?

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Bill
Bill
8 years ago
Reply to  morenos1

I don’t know.. I leave mine at home, as a rule. I’d say basic tools and know how are a hell of a lot more useful. If I have a problem, I’m looking to solve it and continue on my day, not simply go home.

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Crank
Crank
8 years ago
Reply to  Bill

“Good value” because it’s only half the insult to your intelligence? Tire lever, $1, Park C5 $15, assorted allens, $5. Grand total, $26. Bonus, they aren’t stub versions of tools. These actually work.

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Greg
Greg
8 years ago
Reply to  morenos1

Well played JBikes

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uraqt
uraqt
8 years ago

There is only one tool with a chain tool that is lighter and it’s $100, so $45 is a good value …

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trhoppepsd
trhoppepsd
8 years ago

I was seriously about to buy this RIGHT MEOW, but T25 torx instead of the ubiquitous T25? WAT?

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trhoppepsd
trhoppepsd
8 years ago
Reply to  trhoppepsd

Shit, meant T20…

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JBikes
JBikes
8 years ago
Reply to  trhoppepsd

I can see the spousal arguments: “I told you to give me a 10mm socket, not a 10mm socket! Ugh, do I have to do everything around here.”

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Bill
Bill
8 years ago
Reply to  trhoppepsd

Ironically, it has both if you look 🙂 The T25 is on the main piece, the T20 is a bit off the chain tool

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dr_lha
dr_lha
8 years ago
Reply to  trhoppepsd

They put a T20 on there because the Ritchey C260 stem uses them. I know this because I had to go and buy a T20 bit for my torque wrench because of that stem!

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Eugene Chan
Eugene Chan
8 years ago

Never using metal tire levers on my rims, so this tool is a bit lost on me. I have been happy with my single piece Park MT-1, separate chain breaker and tire levers forever.

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bob 88
bob 88
8 years ago

That hole in the tire lever is right where it’s going to break.

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Jake
Jake
8 years ago
Reply to  bob 88

Who uses tire levers?

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Bryan
Bryan
8 years ago

I’d like to see someone break a chain using that thing. That tiny knob doesn’t seem like it would be enough.

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DBF
DBF
8 years ago
Reply to  Bryan

Have a look at the topmost photo. It appears the knob has an Allen bit socket – so you should be able to use the other side of the tool to wrench the chain breaker. Don’t have one of these myself, though I’m seriously considering because like another here I have a stem that requires T20 torx and adjusting stem bolts mid-ride is something that can happen.

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