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  • tell me that belongs to you.

    if only. there was one on the bay earlier this year but the price went beyond my liking :-)

    dammit/fennella have the park tools chainbreaker it looks like its made to last.

  • Of all my Parktools tools, the one which is the biggest improvement over the budget version is the humble tyre lever. Well shaped and doesnt snap. A notable proportion of my carbon foot print was the consumption of tyre levers, before I bought these.
    http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=9930&src=froogle

    PS: yes I know user error (just to get that in before Hippy).

  • I have a very foul hangover.. I think from sleeping south of the river.. so I will be taking lots of bait today..

    that figures...

  • True.

    I bought some pretty high end hex keys recently, and only wish I'd invested sooner. Quality tools encourage quality work.

    Heres a starter kit.

    http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=7008

    A grand... wow.

    Damn nice though.

    I am about to order this set. There is a place online here in ths States that has it for only $630.

  • I have one of these, great basic tool kit, you can buy more specific tools, like a track chain whip as and when you need them

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ice-toolz/essence-tool-kit-for-home-mechanics-ec006795

    +1.. i don't really think the buy as you go is the best idea.. it turns out way more expensive than if you start with a basic kit like this and go from there.. unless you are a mechanic or building bikes all the time these tools will last fine ime

  • Of all my Parktools tools, the one which is the biggest improvement over the budget version is the humble tyre lever. Well shaped and doesnt snap. A notable proportion of my carbon foot print was the consumption of tyre levers, before I bought these.
    http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=9930&src=froogle

    PS: yes I know user error (just to get that in before Hippy).

    I've snapped 2 of these... gonna get those with steel insides next time

  • pedros tyre levers are the best i've used.

  • +1 to pedros, all of their tools seem top notch. Not too many people mention them but I can't say about a bad thing about any of their tools which I have.

  • This is what I carry around with me all the time... Keep the bigger stuff at home (chainwhip/headset spanner/crank puller/chain breaker etc.), you're never too far from a bike shop in London if you suffer epic fail anyway... And ignore hippy, he's from Mildura... Which is apparently in Melbourne... Pfff! Lori still laughs about that, hippy... ;P

    teenslain, get you with your gloves!

    for roadside rectal examinations I guess

  • Many nice tools on the market. Many shops offer free shipping. Buy nice tools as you need them and you 'll end up with lovely collection just after a few months. And keep an eye on ebay. many tolls for for a quid plus quid postage or so as people don't bid on small bits that much.

  • i prefer the more professional kit

  • 15mm spanner
    Multitool
    Two Pedro's levers

    The crank extractors in those overpriced toolkits are outmoded now...

  • You could make your own like:

    http://davesbikeblog.blogspot.com/2007/06/headset-removal-and-replacement.html:-

    not the same drool factor though.

  • teenslain, get you with your gloves!

    for roadside rectal examinations I guess

    Got it in one... Got the idea off RPM, actually... Clean hands FTW!

  • ^ but not 8 mm? how you get cranks off!

    It does come with an 8mm - dont know why its not listed

  • It does come with an 8mm - dont know why its not listed

    It does, it's just listed seperately from the others for some odd reason.

    I have one of these, great basic tool kit, you can buy more specific tools, like a track chain whip as and when you need them

    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ice-toolz/essence-tool-kit-for-home-mechanics-ec006795

    Home mechanics tool kit - High quality tools in strong portable case. - Includes: ISIS/ Shimano BB tool, 8 Groove spoke wrench, Cassette tool, Crank puller, Chain tool, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6mm hex key set, 6" Adjustable wrench, 8mm Hex key, 8 & 10mm open ended spanner, 2 x Flat head screw drivers, 2 x Cross head screw drivers, ½" drive adaptor, Hollowtech 2/ MegaExo adaptor, Chain Whip, Pedal & box wrench, and Nylon tyre lever set.

  • Haven't found a thread like this yet... Thought I'd start one.

    Title says it all really: this is a list of what people consider essential toolbox items, specifically for home use.

    I'm going to have two "boxes" here, basic and advanced.

    BASIC

    • 15mm combination spanner
    • 4, 5, 6 and 8mm ball-end allen keys
    • Decent, metal-cored tyre levers
    • Track pump
    • Spare inner tubes (at least 3)
    • Decent chain lube, white lightning epic ride is good.



    ADVANCED

    • Workstand
    • Set of spanners, from 8 to 19mm
    • Set of ball-ended allen keys from 2 to 8mm
    • Good tyre levers
    • Track Pump
    • Inner tubes
    • Lithium grease
    • Degreaser
    • Chain Lube
    • GT85
    • Adjustable spanner
    • Rubber hammer
    • Wheel Truing stand, spoke keys
    • Chain tool
    • Lockring spanner
    • Chain Whip
    1. Hammer.
  • Half the things in your list aren't even tools, so it's unsurprising that you missed:

    Crank extractor, BB tools, cassette lockring tool, cone spanners, fixed lock ring spanner, torque wrenches covering 4Nm to 50Nm, cable cutter, chainring nut holder, 10mm allen key for taking Shimano cassettes rotors off, whatever bearing pullers and presses are needed for the components you use. In the olden days, headset spanners and a proper pedal spanner, but they have gone out of fashion, although you still need them for NJS and other old school builds.

    In the lubes and adhesives tray, 2 kinds of Loctite, Copaslip, molybdenum disulphide grease, Tacx carbon assembly paste, PVC electricians' tape, self amalgamating silicone tape, brake fluid

  • essential: *lockring spanner*, headset spanner

  • Basic:
    Pedros tyre levers > metal core levers. My Soma metal core ones broke the first time I used them, boo.
    Cable cutters (& some cable ends and ferrules and shit like that)

    Advanced:
    Two 10mm spanners (for some center-pull stuff)
    14mm socket wrench
    Various Shimano BB tools (cartridge, hollowtech)
    Crank puller
    Heavy multipurpose grease
    Screwdrivers (Phillips and flat, big and small)
    Pliers (snub and long)
    4th hand tool (makes life a bit easier)
    Dishing stick
    A selection of cone spanners
    Ruler
    Both massive and smaller adjustable spanners

    Super advanced:
    Crown race setting tool
    Star nut setting tool
    Headset press
    BB cutter
    Fridge stocked with refreshing cold beverages
    Coffee machine
    Pool table
    Jukebox

  • lockring spanners for both track and for various BBs

  • for when everything goes wrong

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