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Maybe I just have weak hands, but I've always had an easier time pulling out nails with a channel-lock shaped plier instead of traditional inline handles. So I'd go for the knipex cobra 150mm. Yeah they are $35, but will firmly grab anything better than the cheaper knock-offs. Also they'll be able to turn any nut on that bike. They aren't that much bigger than the tiny 4" ones but would have a LOT more leverage and versatility for not much more weight and size. Another great option is the 145mm Engineer screw-removal vice-grips https://a.co/d/0djphkfd. $23. These are the star of my compact kit. Super versatile and would clamp on to a nail head more securely than even the knipex twin grips. The new smaller knipex twin grips is also a great option, if you don't have weak hands like me that aren't good at pulling with straight handles. They fold up super skinny. Avoid the tempting need-nosed/cobra knipex pliers that are also skinny. The tip is too small to get a good grasp on a nail and I've been frustrated how often the needle nose part interferes with turning a nut! It requires a lot of clearance to use as a wrench and the "screw removal" function is comically worse than anything I've mentioned above.