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Essential Bike Repair Tools
On Feb 24, 4:59 pm, "Neil Kinsley" top posted:
very true you don't have to have one but like any other tool they sure make life easier....Neil Yeah, I carry one in my pack and it's fantastic! Unlike GT, I have a stand, but only use it when doing an overhaul or something that will require more than a day of wrenching. It's just a place to leave the bike as is. The only reason I even have a stand is because my brother bought me one. It's far from being an essential tool for bicycle repair. This thread is getting funnier by the post. JD wrenching on bikes since 1968 |
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On Feb 24, 8:17 am, Mark Hickey wrote:
Your best tool: www.sheldonbrown.com Yabbut, Sheldon's not a tool. There are some pretty nice "combo tool packs" available from several manufacturers - they contain all the "normal stuff" you'll need to do most of your own maintenance. You'll save a lot of money over buying all the tools in a "kit" to start with. Just don't buy no-name cheap junk tool kits from those idiots at Performance or Nashbar. Buy Park or Wrench Force (aka Snap On). If you buy individual tools that are basic stuff like hex or combo wrenches, Craftsman has worked well for me too. JD |
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On Feb 23, 10:22 pm, "
wrote: I'm not mechanically inclined and want to start working on my own bike. I just bought a new stumpjumper and would like to maintain most of it on my own. I have absolutely no tools. Can anybody help me in where to get started? I know Park Tools has a 'Repair Guide'... is this what you would use? Consider me at ground zero here, folks. Thank you in advance for the advice! -Kev Tools and a lot of time and your make it. |
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On Feb 25, 3:13 am, "Crazy Fred" wrote:
On Feb 23, 10:22 pm, " wrote: I'm not mechanically inclined and want to start working on my own bike. I just bought a new stumpjumper and would like to maintain most of it on my own. I have absolutely no tools. Can anybody help me in where to get started? I know Park Tools has a 'Repair Guide'... is this what you would use? Consider me at ground zero here, folks. Thank you in advance for the advice! -Kev Tools and a lot of time and your make it. Fred, do you like barleywine? JD diggin' barleywine |
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"JD" wrote:
On Feb 24, 4:53 am, "(PeteCresswell)" wrote: - A torque wrench He said essential, you're kidding, right? It's more necessary for the new roadie kit. Most MTB stuff is necessarily tougher because - well, it's used on a MTB. But the trend in road bike components is to make 'em out of carbon fiber, which can be crushed if you torque down the stem bolts (for example) too tightly. Or worse, over-tighten the front derailleur clamp on a carbon fiber bike and you can crush the seat tube. Still, with all the other uses for a torque wrench, and the low cost of decent versions for as little as $20, I'd put it in the "not necessary but nice to have" category. Mark "last used mine to torque rod bolts on my Alfa" Hickey Habanero Cycles http://www.habcycles.com Home of the $795 ti frame |
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On Feb 23, 7:22 pm, "
wrote: I'm not mechanically inclined and want to start working on my own bike. I just bought a new stumpjumper and would like to maintain most of it on my own. I have absolutely no tools. Can anybody help me in where to get started? I know Park Tools has a 'Repair Guide'... is this what you would use? Consider me at ground zero here, folks. Thank you in advance for the advice! -Kev Spoke wrench & derailleur hanger, (that fits your bike) Chain tool, allen keys, (hex wrenches) pump, patch kit, spare tube, first aid kit, duct tape, tire levers and $10.00 in cash should all be in your pack right now. As your bicycle wares, components like your casset (rear cog set) and bottem bracket will need to be replaced, at those times just buy the special tools you know you'll need when you buy replacement parts. They may recomend you buy a 'chain whip' for removing your casset, I just use my large channel locks and the casset tool. Other tools that I keep in my Bicycle tool kit at home include cable cutters, pliers, channel locks, screw drivers, cressent wrench, peddle wrench, crank puller, shock pump, chain oil, teflon lube and plastic zip ties. |
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