What's in your toolkit?

Cheap and cheerful

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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360020503&N=LifeLine%20Bicycle%20Tool%20Kit

breadnbikes Cheap and cheerful
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360020503&N=LifeLine%20Bicycle%20Tool%20Kit

I have one of these kits. They do the trick. It's a bugger because I have a full set of tools back home but this was a nice kit to do most stuff with.
The chain breaker managed to fit my Shadow Interlock chain - I was worried it wouldn't after Will from HubJub mentioned they kill cheaper tools.

are those shadow chains any good??

Define 'good'?

Looks nice, 'looks' strong, hasn't come off, isn't noisy (relative term), half-links so length is easy to tweak (i got lazy and left it too long), my chainbreaker worked on it. Cheaper chains are available.

thanks, that's er, answered my question, was looking at buying one that's all

Do it. You know you want to..

kentucky wipes, great for ring sting ;^)

Hi guys.. I searched but couldn't find much solid information. There were threads like Tool Porn and Best Tools but they were more like a showcase of the best tools you guys use.

I'll be picking up my new OTP fixie this week, so looking to buy extra tools as I have excess left over from my Ride2work scheme.

I already have

Spare inners tubes
Tire removal plastic things
Allen Key set
Adjustable spanner (for pedals?)
Bike Pump

**What else do I need and should get at the same time with my new bike?

Tools for general maintenance and basic repairs. Some description as to what the tools actually do would be great help.

If there are other same threads or links please let me know. Thanks!
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https://www.lfgss.com/thread72.html

Track pump, mini tool kit, pump to carry with you on the bike,

http://www.cyclesportsuk.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=6802

track pump indeed, crucial investment. After riding with 100-120psi for a while there's no going back

http://www.weldtite.co.uk/podcasts.aspx
http://www.weldtite.co.uk/tools-podcasts.aspx
http://www.weldtite.co.uk/16/pages/knowledge-centre/essential-tools.aspx

Very basic but explains it all in a simple manner.

Zinn book and Haynes are useful - Park also do online guides.

I would invest in a good mini-pump. My Leyzene does 120psi far more easily than my £25 track pump.

http://www.weldtite.co.uk/podcasts.aspx
http://www.weldtite.co.uk/tools-podcasts.aspx
http://www.weldtite.co.uk/16/pages/knowledge-centre/essential-tools.aspx

Very basic but explains it all in a simple manner.

Zinn book and Haynes are useful - Park also do online guides.

The last link is very good, thanks.

I would invest in a good mini-pump. My Leyzene does 120psi far more easily than my £25 track pump.

really? What track pump do you have? Doesn't sound like the awesomely named Joe Blow

really? What track pump do you have? Doesn't sound like the awesomely named Joe Blow

POS from my LBS

I always carry a couple of zip ties, as well as the usual tools. They weigh next-to-nothing but you'll be amazed the number of times they come in handy.

My tool kit is a basic survival pack any mountain leader would be proud of

• teaspoon
  
• duct tape
  
• adjustable spanner
  
• folding allen key set
  
• 8 cans of fosters
  

Fosters?

You'll die on a fucking mountain, cold and alone.

nowhere near enough, by the sounds of it, from that other thread

4 cans cheap shit imported lager.
Rangefinder camera.

Job done.

4 cans cheap shit imported lager.
Rangefinder camera.

Job done.

What rangefinder, just out of interest?

Ha, I seldom carry a camera whilst cycling, if I did it would be my Ricoh R10, not some film type thing.

Sorry to disappoint.

4 cans cheap shit imported lager.
Rangefinder camera.
Job done.

Mr Smith, what are you doing on the IOM?