Uh-um! WD-40 is a SOLVENT that will lubricate due to the emollients it contains to break-up all kinds of dirt, rust, grease, etc. Your rant was so unnecessary and so passionately wrong. Anger management anyone?

Gotta love lessons on "credibility" from people who don't understand how the segment works *and* can't read enough to find out.

It wasn't Walter's copy; Tips Box items are usually quoted verbatim, typos and all by Lifehacker unless there's a serious (as in life-threatening) mistake. I think what the original poster meant was it isn't designed to be used as a lubricant - the manufacturer doesn't guarantee its use as a lubricant. If WD-40 was…

It seems that's may be reinventing the wheel. Underseat tool bags have been around for around 50 years and free up the water bottle cages for, well, water. hydration is important so I wouldn't recommend going out with less. Also, there are wonderful, compact, and lightweight bike specific multitools that are more…