Ideal Tool Kit

OK here goes, i tried searching and saw the tools to borrow thread, it was useful. But i think this is aimed at the bike mechanics ok there.
I am looking to maintain my own two bikes, and some friends bikes, and also have a small workshop in my coffee shop that anyone can use.
So...what tools should i get, not what brand already know that i will mix it up with park and pedros, but ideas on useful tools.
My bikes are a 10speed campag equipped Colnago, and a fixed gear.

Thanks for any help that you give!

Myles

Buy them as/when you need them.. ?
Basic toolkit:
Track Pump
Hammer

already have those.....problem is i am leaving the country, and availability of tools etc is going to be a small problem.

ohh.,... for the cafe!
You had better ask someone who works in a bikeshop, any llist I write is either going to be too long . too short. smallbrownbike / hillbilly / hassanr are good candidates.
Change the thread title to workshop toolkit though...

Well this (full campag tool kit) is on ebay...currently at $770...

what's up with three versions of the same thread?

wanted to rename it and then f@cked up a bit, trying to work out to delete the extras!

I'm not doing the work for you but trawl through Sheldon's links & you should be able to work it out:

http://sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/index.html

As an aside i've found the following useful:

Look in petrol stations for cheap socket sets - I picked a 42 piece set up for £1.99. Had it for 5 years now - nothing has broken.

Multi size crank extractor has also been useful:

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s72p484

Why is everyone posting twice?

Oh - and it looks like you need 2 of everything. What;s going on?

As an aside i've found the following useful:

Look in petrol stations for cheap socket sets - I picked a 42t piece set up for £1.99. Had it for 5 years now - nothing has broken.
[URL="http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s72p484"][/URL]

I would have agreed with you till a month ago when I sheared off the head of my 1/4" socket driver (bought from a service station) doing some routine maintenance.

my mistake!!sory tried to rename a post!
and ended up with 3 posts! not good with computers!sorry, can you lose this one VB? Please?

Ha - bad luck Sharkstar. Thing I like about cheap tools is that you;re much more likely to break them before you break the bits on your bike. If you snap a 'make do' tool then go & buy the one that is made for the job.

OP - why don't you work out all the tools you think you might need for the 2 bikes you have - it's not hard? Take them apart then put them back togrther - then you'll know what you need.

zinn's book on road bike maintenance has a whole section on tools categorised from level 1-3, level 1 being basic repair kit, level 3 being a full on workshop. what is this cafe youre talking about? i can come over with the book if that helps, in exchange for a cuppa :)

Ha - bad luck Sharkstar. Thing I like about cheap tools is that you;re much more likely to break them before you break the bits on your bike. If you snap a 'make do' tool then go & buy the one that is made for the job.

A disposable torque wrench - I like it.

Thanks for the info livingasleep by all means pop by, unfortunatly it is not going to be in the UK, but if you are in Brasil, let me know!

A disposable torque wrench - I like it.

So give the OP your toolkit details & exactly what you think he needs. Not difficult. Sounds like you can help him.

All i was trying to do was give some help to be able to maintain his bike cheaply. Majority of things require a socket set & screwdrivers, What I said was to take the bike apart & put it back together & work out the tools he needs.

What make is your torque wernch? Why is it good? Based on his post what does he need it for? Why is it suitable for him etc? That is what he is asking.

No need to have a sarcastic pop at me for offering advice.

Oh and if yiou are unsure I recmmend this;

http://bicycletutor.com/

A full set of Campag tools in original box for sale at Campyoldy at the moment, looks v nice. Think it was 950 euro?

So give the OP your toolkit details & exactly what you think he needs. Not difficult. Sounds like you can help him.

All i was trying to do was give some help to be able to maintain his bike cheaply. Majority of things require a socket set & screwdrivers, What I said was to take the bike apart & put it back together & work out the tools he needs.

What make is your torque wernch? Why is it good? Based on his post what does he need it for? Why is it suitable for him etc? That is what he is asking.

No need to have a sarcastic pop at me for offering advice.

Bloody hell, mate - I was only making light-hearted banter, not having a pop at you. I don't even think what you suggested was a bad idea!

For the record, on the toolkit question, Zinn and the Art of Cycle Maintenance does a fantastic job of saying what you need for various levels of work.

Sharkstar - Sorry mate - was having an off day!

Sharkstar - Sorry mate - was having an off day!

No worries :-)

big mallet and adjustable spanner...

Are these kits any good? I just need something as a basic set up / starter:

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/?fn=product&productId=77&categoryId=15

Cheers.

Yep - that looks Ok to me . You really can't tell about the quality but at that price I'd suck it and see. You'll probably end up snapping a few tools but hey.

I'd still get a separate (cheap) socket set ^^ & if you want to be maintaining your current bikes check whether there is anything you need that is not covered - e.g. BB tools.

You might want to get a track pump as well if you've not got one. Oh & some hammers.