Publication-Mountain Bicycling

Date-July 1999

Title-MULTI TOOL REVIEW The Test

Findings:

• "The Alien boasts the most usable tools, (20) including that welcome rarity-a knife"
• "All are highly functional and top quality"
• "The nylon carrying pouch is great for storing patches and money"
• Rated best in the test with a 5 star rating from bicycling

Publication-Mountain Bicycling

Date-May 2002

Title-EDITOR'S CHOICE-TOPEAK ALIEN

Findings:

• "This 248-gram gem splits into two parts bristling with fold-out tools: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8mm hex wrenches; 8, 9 and 10mm box wrenches; a mini pedal wrench; a small knife blade and bottle opener. Each plastic-base half has a built-in tire lever, and all tools are made to tight tolerances out of high-grade steel, so there are not sloppy fit issues and they'll last. For $40, you get a lot of tools in a sensibly designed, easy-to-use package. It's like having a loaded team car in your jersey pocket, but a lot lighter.