bike repair kit and shock pump

geo123456

Been looking for a repair kit and shock pump but not sure what to go for is this kit any good http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400313962406? ... 212wt_1037
and what shock pumps are good on ebay ?

waby1234

I'd try and buy better quality tools if possible but it would get you started.

Why eBay? It's not always cheaper.

geo123456

it dont have to be ebay its just i use ebay quit alot so always look on there, can u suggest any tool kits and shock pumps

cooldad

Pretty much any shock pump will be fine, most of them are rebranded Beto anyway.
The kit would work but I would be tempted to get things individually and get a decent pump - that one looks like seriously hard work, and it's hard enough pumping with a tiny pump anyway.
Draper stuff is fine though.

cooldad

Something like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Park-Tool-Fol ... 27c8bf8579
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WELDTITE-BIKE ... 4abb2708f2
One of these - best ever, plus some KMC missing links
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Park-Tool-CT5 ... 337baae2e1
Shock pump
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PRECISION-MOU ... 3a7990ffb5
Decent pump
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blackburn-Mam ... 27bafc0a1d

And a track pump.

geo123456

Thanks for the link will order some of that stuff today, whats the mini chain tool for ?

dhobiwallah

Fixing mini chains.............

For breaking chains. When you buy a new one it will need shortening - if you snap one on the trail (I never have yet, but my mate does regularly; still can't work out how) you will probably need to remove (half) a link so you have two 'female' ends that your missing link will fit (Or to put in the pin for shimano chains)

cooldad

Chain is just one of those things you can't bodge on the trail. Decent chain tool is going to get used sooner or later, even if it's just when the chain wears out and needs replacing. And that is the best one around. Couple of missing links and you're all set.

geo123456

My shock pump came today is the a video online i can watch to show how it works and what pressure to set the shocks to, and about the chain tool should i be ordering a few links as well ?

benpinnick

If you didnt get one already, this mini tool is a bargain: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/whe ... r-ec018749

As for shock pump, it probably doesnt need a video. Just connect and pump. As for how much air, that is a tough question - depends on your weight and the shock. What you need to get is the sag correct. Check out the FAQs here for a guide on that.

Links - don't bother. Get a missing link from KMC (for the right speed of your bike).