Tools For A Newbie
CheeseyJoe
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Hi I'm relatively new to cycling and was wondering what tools and stuff I'll be needing for my bike, such as allen keys etc. Thanks.
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CheeseyJoe wrote:Hi I'm relatively new to cycling and was wondering what tools and stuff I'll be needing for my bike, such as allen keys etc. Thanks.
It all depends how much riding you plan to do. Some people can get away with a multitool and a couple of inner tubes for ages....others will need tools strip down their bikes.17 Stone down to 12.5 now raring to get back on the bike!0 -
I think he means "workshop" type tools for basic home maintenance.
I reckon something like:
set of decent allen keys
Screwdrivers - couple of philips in different size and perhaps a flat head or two.
Chaintool
15mm (?) pedal spanner + perhaps an adjustable spanner
Needlenose pliers
Rags + white spirit (for cleaning stuff)
Track pump with gauge for getting tyres to correct pressure
Cassette tool + chainwhip (maybe anyway)
Scissors
Cable cutters.
Decent tyre levers
Anything obvious I am missing?0 -
redddraggon wrote:I think he means "workshop" type tools for basic home maintenance.
I reckon something like:
set of decent allen keys
Screwdrivers - couple of philips in different size and perhaps a flat head or two.
Chaintool
15mm (?) pedal spanner + perhaps an adjustable spanner
Needlenose pliers
Rags + white spirit (for cleaning stuff)
Track pump with gauge for getting tyres to correct pressure
Cassette tool + chainwhip (maybe anyway)
Scissors
Cable cutters.
Decent tyre levers
Anything obvious I am missing?
Crank puller...torque wrench? spare inner tubes!17 Stone down to 12.5 now raring to get back on the bike!0 -
fuzzynavel wrote:Crank puller...torque wrench?
I'm not sure they're needed for general maintenance - I don't think I've even got around to using a crank puller and my torque largely doesn't get used much.0 -
redddraggon wrote:fuzzynavel wrote:Crank puller...torque wrench?
I'm not sure they're needed for general maintenance - I don't think I've even got around to using a crank puller and my torque largely doesn't get used much.
Fair point.....I've gone from one extreme to the other....17 Stone down to 12.5 now raring to get back on the bike!0 -
How about a cycle maintenance book such as the Haynes one (or Park Tools Website) so that you know how and when to use all these usefull tools.Two wheels good,four wheels bad0
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You could go for something like these- http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/productde ... 0000000000
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id39863.html
There are cheaper toolsets out there, just using these as an example.
Or as above build up the basics and add the rest as and when you need it.
set of decent allen keys
Screwdrivers - couple of philips in different size and perhaps a flat head or two.
Chaintool
15mm (?) pedal spanner + perhaps an adjustable spanner
Needlenose pliers
Rags + white spirit (for cleaning stuff)
Track pump with gauge for getting tyres to correct pressure
Cassette tool + chainwhip (maybe anyway)
Scissors
Cable cutters.
Decent tyre levers
Think cycologist is right about a book or park website as well.0 -
redddraggon wrote:Anything obvious I am missing?
Also, chain lubricant, bicycle oil, WD-40 (for inside levers).
And silicon spray to make frame and spokes all shiney! Just don't spray directly on to bike, so that it doesn't get where it shouldn't. Spray on to a cloth and wipe cloth on frame/spokes.
Because they apparently don’t like the smell, WD-40 also stops pigeons landing on your bike. Before anyone thinks what chance that ...
I keep a cheap bike at the office for going out to get a snack at lunchtime (I can see it parked outside through the office window), and this morning there was a pigeon standing on the saddle and another on the handlebars! Obviously I need to get out the WD-40 very soon.0