Test: The Taiwanese manufacturer Birzman has been considered a kind of insider tip for a while when it comes to high-quality and inexpensive tools for bikes. Can the multi-tool Birzman Feexman E-Version 15 confirm this premature praise?
Features
[easy table th=“0″]Inbus,2/2.5/3/4/5/6/8mm
Torx,T25
Phillips/slotted screwdriver
Spoke wrench,3.2/4.3/4.4/Mavic M7
Miscellaneous, chain tool
[/easy table]In terms of functionality, the Birzman Tool is limited to the essentials: Allen keys in the usual sizes, T25 Torx, screwdrivers and a lot of spoke wrenches are on board. Of course, the now almost obligatory chain rivet tool should not be missing. However, the fact that tire levers were not used may probably be a knockout criterion for one or the other potential buyer - although it is fair to say that the tire levers of most tools are not blessed with a particularly long service life.
application
When it comes to workmanship, Birzman confirms what has now become an excellent reputation: the multi-tool, made entirely of aluminium, appears to be of extremely high quality, the tools are all of high quality. Even the big problem children of other tools, namely the spoke keys, turn out to be a pleasingly precise fit. The massive chain rivet pusher does not twist a millimeter even with the greatest effort.
Ergonomics
Working with the Birzman Feexman E-Version 15 takes some getting used to at first: The wide but flat form factor takes a little practice, but then the tool feels quite comfortable in the hand. Unfortunately, the tools are all a bit short and combined with the large width of the tool, you occasionally run out of space when screwing.
