Tools again (but specific to my bike ?)

182_blue
182_blue Posts: 194
edited September 2009 in MTB buying advice
I have looked at the other tools thread, but dont want to end up with loads i wonnt need and be missing the things i do, so can anyone recommend me either a kit or just the bits (of kit + bits) i will need to take my spicy 516 apart, im thinking cranks, wheels, sprockets, and maybe even the Fox Talas too (well at least removing them from the bike so i can send them off) headset

the spec of the bike is below, what do you think

all help appreciated







Frame : ALLOY 7005 MULTIBUTTED HYDROFORMED OST 160 MM
Shock absorber : FOX FLOAT RP2 XV 216 MM
Fork : FOX 36 TALAS R
Headset : AHEAD SET 1.1 / 8 SEMI-INTEGRATED CARTRIDGE
Bottom Bracket : SHIMANO INTEGRATED CARTRIDGES
Crankset : SHIMANO XT FCM770 22X32X44
Stem : THOMSON ELITE X4
Seatpost : THOMSON ELITE 31.6X367
Handlesbars : EASTON EA70 MID 680 MM
Front derailleur : SHIMANO NEW SLX
Rear derailleur : SHIMANO XT SHADOW
Brakes : FORMULA ORO K24 180 / 180 R1 ROTORS
Shifters : SHIMANO NEW SLX
Saddle : LP BY SAN MARCO
Wheel : SHIMANO XT M776
Sprocket : SHIMANO HG61 9S 11X34
Tires : CONTINENTAL MOUNTAIN KING UST 26X2.40
Lapierre Spicy 916

Comments

  • heez29
    heez29 Posts: 612
    Set of Allen keys lol
  • :? :?
    Lapierre Spicy 916
  • good set of allen keys
    hollowtech 2 wrench and preload cap (can get 1 tool for this)
    torque wrench and bits
    chain whip
    cassette lockring tool and gigantic spanner to go with
    cone spanners
    spoke key
    tyre levers
    track pump

    everything else is a lbs job really
  • good set of allen keys
    hollowtech 2 wrench and preload cap (can get 1 tool for this)
    torque wrench and bits
    chain whip
    cassette lockring tool and gigantic spanner to go with
    cone spanners
    spoke key
    tyre levers
    track pump

    everything else is a lbs job really

    thanks, are the cassette lockring and spanner generic, or do i need one specific to my bike ?
    Lapierre Spicy 916
  • heez29
    heez29 Posts: 612
    182_blue wrote:
    good set of allen keys
    hollowtech 2 wrench and preload cap (can get 1 tool for this)
    torque wrench and bits
    chain whip
    cassette lockring tool and gigantic spanner to go with
    cone spanners
    spoke key
    tyre levers
    track pump

    everything else is a lbs job really

    thanks, are the cassette lockring and spanner generic, or do i need one specific to my bike ?
    Generic
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    any tool kit will do as per the other threads, there is nothing "special" about your bike.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • nicklouse wrote:
    any tool kit will do as per the other threads, there is nothing "special" about your bike.

    i didnt think or say it was special, i wanted tools to match the crankset etc
    Lapierre Spicy 916
  • you need a spanner that'll fit your lockring tool basically.