New groupset and wheels, which tools?

PerformingMonkey

Just about to complete the order for a whole new 105 groupset and aero wheels for my 2012 Allez (currently a mix of shimano 2300 and tektro components). I have a bike stand and a set of basic tools (allen keys, chain link tool, cable cutters, needle pliers) and have access to a tool for removing the cassette from a wheel.

I am planning to do the fitting myself with help from my neighbour. What other tools should I look to get my hands on?

Anything pit falls I particularly need to be aware of?

secretsam

Get a basic toolkit from (say) wiggle. I got some Lifeline tools which have been ace, cost about £60 I think. Well worth it.

And a book on bike maintenance, or lots of YouTube guides on download.

And a swear box.

And some grease.

And some plasters for skinned knuckles.

PerformingMonkey

Thanks SecretSam. Sound advice. Will definitely investigate some online tutorials.

I am not completely useless when it comes to bike maintenance but have enlisted my slightly more capable friend to assist after the famous post respray BMX debacle of 2013 where I was left with a lot of extra bits after putting the bike back together!

night_porter

The special tools you will need are to remove the pedals, cranks & bottom bracket and to fit the new ones (they may be different) and a large adjustable spanner.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/cycl ... wgodVnkAvw
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/weld ... -prod86711
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... p-prod3785
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/bbb- ... p-prod4939

If you buy a toolkit make sure it has these pieces included something like this

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJW13PC/j ... l-tool-kit

or

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJW41PCTK ... -swap-shop

trooperk

night_porter wrote:

The special tools you will need are to remove the pedals, cranks & bottom bracket and to fit the new ones (they may be different) and a large adjustable spanner.


If you buy a toolkit make sure it has these pieces included something like this

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJW13PC/j ... l-tool-kit

or

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJW41PCTK ... -swap-shop

don't forget this one too,£30 price in between the 2 and every thing you need for the conversion.


http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJWTK/jobsworth-tool-kit

secretsam

trooperk wrote:

night_porter wrote:

The special tools you will need are to remove the pedals, cranks & bottom bracket and to fit the new ones (they may be different) and a large adjustable spanner.


If you buy a toolkit make sure it has these pieces included something like this

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJW13PC/j ... l-tool-kit

or

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJW41PCTK ... -swap-shop

don't forget this one too,£30 price in between the 2 and every thing you need for the conversion.


http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJWTK/jobsworth-tool-kit

That looks like a bargain, TBH

markhewitt1978

And be prepared for the tool you need to take the old thing out being entirely different to the tool you need to put the new thing in.

PerformingMonkey

Thanks guys, will check what my neighbour has in his toolbox. That toolkit does look a bit of a bargain though.

lancew

I would consider getting a 4th hand tool like one of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/park-tool-fourth-hand-cable-stretcher-bt2c/rp-prod7128

I've not used one, but when I was doing my bike frame swap I found myself wishing I had one.

I had one of those jobsworth kits BTW, but with different branding from Ebay.

dennisn

Lancew wrote:

I would consider getting a 4th hand tool like one of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/park-tool-fourth-hand-cable-stretcher-bt2c/rp-prod7128

I've not used one, but when I was doing my bike frame swap I found myself wishing I had one.

To be honest I'm not so sure they are of much use. I bought a cheapie once and have not really used it. Seems more a pain in the *ss than anything, but that may just be me. One thing they are good for is tightening up plastic wire ties. So I guess they are O.K. :?