Bike Tool Kit
Bike maintenance and tool kit (basic vs. advanced)?
What type of maintenance would you do on your bike? When (or how often) do you have LBS do a full service? What tools and skills are good long term investment to have?
I do some measure of maintenance on my bike after every ride… it varies a bit depending on what I was doing and how the weather was but generally at the very least a wipe down and a relubing of the chain. Every season, tear it all the way down to the frame and replace the pivot bearings in the suspension. Change the oil in the forks every couple months… Pull the hubs apart and regrease everything every other season… Bleed the brakes every season or when they need it. I think that’s about it. Pretty much the only things that I need the LBS to do are wheel builds… then there’s a guy locally (formerly Sam Hill’s mech actually) that does suspnesion tuning so I take my shock to him as well as my forks for anything other than an oil change.
I’d say, the more you can do to your own bike the better off you are. If you’re mechanically inclined, why pay someone else to do something you could do… Not to mention, unless you can really trust your local mech I just dont like the idea of someone else working on my bike when I know that I’ll be the one paying in blood for his screw-ups!
As for tools, you need a full hex set and preferably one with “T’ handles for comfort and ease of access if you’ll be doing a lot of labor. You’ll need a cassette tool, chain breaker tool, chain cleaner, a bottom bracket tool, a crank puller, a chain whip, spoke wrench, cone wrench set, pedal wrench, headset wrench, chain wear guage, soft headed mallet, & a good workstand.
Honestly though, there are so many good starter kits on the market I’d highly recommend you check out one of those over trying to piece together everything you want one by one. Spin Doctor I think it is makes one that regularly sells at Performance Bikes for like $130 or so that’s easily over $200 worth of tools were you to buy it seperately. They have another smaller kit that’s like $35-40 that’s a good basic kit as well.
Bike tool kit
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Adventure Medical Quikclot Sport Pack A hatchet to the foot or a gunshot wound to the shin isn’t funny, unless there was juggling involved. Either way, the Adventure Medical Quikclot Sport Pack uses a chemically inert substance to stop the bleeding faster than just applying pressure can. Two sizes (depending on inventory) of chemically treated mesh sponges lets you safely and more effectively reduce blood loss while you get your victi… |
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Topeak Aero Wedge Pack with Buckle (Medium) $14.99 The aerodynamic wedge shape lets these under seat bags slip easily through the wind while the internal pockets keep tools away from inner tubes and other delicate items.Weather resistant, covered zippers keep contents dry3M reflective strip for increased nighttime visibilitySmall: 6.3″ x 3.3″ x 3.3″Medium: 7.5″ x 3.7″ x 3.9″Large: 9.1″ x 5.1″ x 5.5″1000-denier Cordura PlusFitting for taillightD… |
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Spin Doctor Essential Tool Kit $49.99 Spin Doctor Essential Tool Kit. Updated for recent advances in Road and Mountain Bike components, the Spin Doctor Essential Tool Kit comes with 24 commonly used tools inside a custom-molded case. This entry-level kit is perfect for most maintenance and repair challenges. |
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Spin Doctor Pro Tool Kit $349.99 Spin Doctor Pro Tool Kit. Ready to wrench like the pros? The 41-piece Spin Doctor Pro Tool Kit has everything you need to set up your dream home shop and tackle any bike repair job. The Pro tools are made with high grade, heat-treated SK5 steel, and are packed in a heavy duty, injection-molded tool box. |
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Park Tool AK-37 Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit $279.99 Park Tool AK-37 Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit. From brake adjustments to headset overhauls, this tool kit covers it all. Designed for the home mechanic who commands the very best, this 37-piece collection boasts the finest, most frequently used shop quality tools, as well as some items a mechanic should not be without. |
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Park Tool GP-2 Super Patch Kit $2.99 Park Tool GP-2 Super Patch Kit. The Park Tool Super Bicycle Patch Kit allows quick and easy flat repair. |
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Spin Doctor Team Tool Kit $99.99 Spin Doctor Team Tool Kit. div align=centeriframe width=350 height=208 src=http://www.youtube.com/embed/sRdx4Nz7Eag?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframe/divbr /br / The Spin Doctor Team Tool Kit provides the home mechanic with 19 high-quality tools that’ll get the job done. Heavy-duty, injection-molded tool box with individual tool slots makes transport a cinch. Tackles everything from minor tune-ups to drivetrain overhauls. |
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Park Tool EK-1 Professional Travel and Event Kit $599.99 Park Tool EK-1 Professional Travel and Event Kit. A carefully selected set of Park’s finest tools, housed in a BX-2 Blue Box Tool Case. Perfect for professional shop and team mechanics, as well as the home mechanic who wants the ultimate portable tool kit. |
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Topeak Survival Tool Wedge Pack II $39.99 Topeak Survival Tool Wedge Pack II. Everything you need to survive a cycling malfunction can be found in Topeak’s updated wedge pack. Expandable bike wedge carries all your ride essentials, uses QuickClick technology for easy on/off convenience, and is equipped with a built-in 17-piece tool kit for road or trailside repairs. |
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GORE BIKE WEAR Tool Gloves $49.99 GORE BIKE WEAR Tool Gloves. Slip your hands into these windproof and water-resistant cycling gloves for instant relief from cold winds and wet conditions. |
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GORE BIKE WEAR Tool Jacket $199.99 GORE BIKE WEAR Tool Jacket. With a wonderfully soft exterior, water resistance and windproof protection, this fully equipped cycling jacket has every feature you need for hammering comfortably on cold winter rides. |
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TransIt 30 Wedge $12.99 TransIt 30 Wedge. Compact, streamlined, and water-resistant, the TransIt 30 bike wedge carries the bare essentials: spare tube, patch kit, multi-tool, keys, cards and cash. Tail light strap and reflective piping enhance visibility in low-light riding conditions. |
