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flag utahnewb
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Posted: Oct 26, 2023 at 18:08 Quote
Taking my bike to the shop for everything is sort of expensive. What are you all’s top ten tools you keep handy?
flag JonnyTheWeasel
Posted: Oct 28, 2023 at 15:36 Quote
1) Good set of allen keys from 2mm to 10mm,
2) Cassette tool,
3) Chain whip,
4) Chain tool & quick link pliers,
5) Bottom bracket tool,
6) Torx T25 key,
7) Brake bleed kit,
8.) Spoke key,
9) Pedal spanner (if you can't use an allen key),
10) not tools but a good selection of greases, lubes and oils,
11) If you're feeling fancy, a bearing removal / press kit.
flag kiranseligman
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Posted: Oct 28, 2023 at 17:54 Quote
JonnyTheWeasel wrote:
1) Good set of allen keys from 2mm to 10mm,
2) Cassette tool,
3) Chain whip,
4) Chain tool & quick link pliers,
5) Bottom bracket tool,
6) Torx T25 key,
7) Brake bleed kit,
8.) Spoke key,
9) Pedal spanner (if you can't use an allen key),
10) not tools but a good selection of greases, lubes and oils,
11) If you're feeling fancy, a bearing removal / press kit.

I’d add a derailleur hanger alignment tool, set of cable cutters, and a torque wrench.
flag muddytreker
Posted: Oct 29, 2023 at 3:54 Quote
Tools are useless if you dont know what your doing,
Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repairs Volume 4
flag JonnyTheWeasel
Posted: Oct 29, 2023 at 6:46 Quote
Also a screwdriver for setting limit screws
flag kiranseligman
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Posted: Oct 29, 2023 at 7:03 Quote
JonnyTheWeasel wrote:
Also a screwdriver for setting limit screws

Yes, although most modern derailleurs use hex bolts of various sizes for limits and b tension.
flag JonnyTheWeasel
Posted: Oct 29, 2023 at 7:46 Quote
kiranseligman wrote:
JonnyTheWeasel wrote:
Also a screwdriver for setting limit screws

Yes, although most modern derailleurs use hex bolts of various sizes for limits and b tension.

Yep, agreed. I maintain 4 bikes. Two with allen key limit screws, two with philips head screws.

You could add loads to this list. Your best bet is to start trying to do your own wrenching. You'll soon find out what you haven't got!
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