bike tool wet dreams

Vino'sGhost

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Is that some kind of lockring spanner?

Use in the place of a chain whip to hold a cassette. I’ve just bought one but haven’t used it yet.

Ahhhh tidy let me know how you get on, i sense another addition to my toolbox (which is a challenge to lift now)

Ben6899

I feel a nod of the head is justified to the humble mid-1990s vintage Halford multitools. I have one still functioning absolutely fine, which remains in my seat pack to this day.

Vino'sGhost

Ben6899 wrote:

I feel a nod of the head is justified to the humble mid-1990s vintage Halford multitools. I have one still functioning absolutely fine, which remains in my seat pack to this day.

If its stood the test of time it deserves much respect

step83

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Step83 wrote:

That Campag toolkit is lovely, very much tool envy!

Fancy tools wise I dont have much, a set of Wera allen keys Couple of CK pliers, Park tools cable cutter and a shimano bb socket, its not that fancy just makes life far easier.

Nice stuff and no point having stuff without a use for it. The Wera stuff is nice, I’ve got a short torx set from them, quality stuff.

True, I use most of the tools quite often. I do bike servicing when I have the time so they all get used a fair amount.

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Is that some kind of lockring spanner?

Use in the place of a chain whip to hold a cassette. I’ve just bought one but haven’t used it yet.

Forgot I have one of those, actually much easier to use, just annoyed me that the 11t is on the inside so you get less leverage. Also its surprisingly heavy!


Most pointless tool I've used is a cable puller, just don't cut the cables when fitting new ones till its all done, simple!

Vino'sGhost

Step83 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Step83 wrote:

That Campag toolkit is lovely, very much tool envy!

Fancy tools wise I dont have much, a set of Wera allen keys Couple of CK pliers, Park tools cable cutter and a shimano bb socket, its not that fancy just makes life far easier.

Nice stuff and no point having stuff without a use for it. The Wera stuff is nice, I’ve got a short torx set from them, quality stuff.

True, I use most of the tools quite often. I do bike servicing when I have the time so they all get used a fair amount.

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Is that some kind of lockring spanner?

Use in the place of a chain whip to hold a cassette. I’ve just bought one but haven’t used it yet.

Forgot I have one of those, actually much easier to use, just annoyed me that the 11t is on the inside so you get less leverage. Also its surprisingly heavy!


Most pointless tool I've used is a cable puller, just don't cut the cables when fitting new ones till its all done, simple!

You mean one of these? https://pedros-europe.ch/collections/ca ... -puller-1/


I think this is a superb bit of kit when doing front mechs and cable breaks. i wouldnt be without it. Funny how different people approach the same jobs in different ways.

Ben6899

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

I feel a nod of the head is justified to the humble mid-1990s vintage Halford multitools. I have one still functioning absolutely fine, which remains in my seat pack to this day.

If its stood the test of time it deserves much respect

Absolutely. It sits in the shadow of the Pro torque wrench and Park cable cutters, but unfairly so.

My Wheels Mfg Press-4 and drifts arrived. Seriously nice kit, very happy.

Vino'sGhost

Ben6899 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

I feel a nod of the head is justified to the humble mid-1990s vintage Halford multitools. I have one still functioning absolutely fine, which remains in my seat pack to this day.

If its stood the test of time it deserves much respect

Absolutely. It sits in the shadow of the Pro torque wrench and Park cable cutters, but unfairly so.

My Wheels Mfg Press-4 and drifts arrived. Seriously nice kit, very happy.

Its lovely stuff that, You'll be changing every wheel bearing you've got now and looking for more Youll also be wondering why anyone would pay a bike shop to do such a simple job.....

step83

Vino'sGhost wrote:

You mean one of these? https://pedros-europe.ch/collections/ca ... -puller-1/


I think this is a superb bit of kit when doing front mechs and cable breaks. i wouldnt be without it. Funny how different people approach the same jobs in different ways.

Yes those, myself I've never got on with them they just annoy me, I know others who swear by them.

Your right though its interesting to see how people do different jobs an end up with the same result.

And what are these cables you speak of, surely we should all be using wireless shifting by now

Vino'sGhost

Step83 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

You mean one of these? https://pedros-europe.ch/collections/ca ... -puller-1/


I think this is a superb bit of kit when doing front mechs and cable breaks. i wouldnt be without it. Funny how different people approach the same jobs in different ways.

Yes those, myself I've never got on with them they just annoy me, I know others who swear by them.

Your right though its interesting to see how people do different jobs an end up with the same result.

And what are these cables you speak of, surely we should all be using wireless shifting by now

I know, im afraid I'm #oldschool also i admit I have 23mm tyres and they have innertubes. i have literaly no idea how I've ever managed to ride around. Also i sometimes go down hills in the wet without the help of disc brakes .

the problem is i have 3 current road bikes each with mechanical dura ace. I'm going to change when the 12 speed stuff with the new freehub body style comes out so spring 2020 will be new bike build time YEEEEEHAAAAAAAHHHHH.

step83

Vino'sGhost wrote:

I know, im afraid I'm #oldschool also i admit I have 23mm tyres and they have innertubes. i have literaly no idea how I've ever managed to ride around. Also i sometimes go down hills in the wet without the help of disc brakes .

the problem is i have 3 current road bikes each with mechanical dura ace. I'm going to change when the 12 speed stuff with the new freehub body style comes out so spring 2020 will be new bike build time YEEEEEHAAAAAAAHHHHH.

I think I can hear your bank card crying from here

Vino'sGhost

Step83 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

I know, im afraid I'm #oldschool also i admit I have 23mm tyres and they have innertubes. i have literaly no idea how I've ever managed to ride around. Also i sometimes go down hills in the wet without the help of disc brakes .

the problem is i have 3 current road bikes each with mechanical dura ace. I'm going to change when the 12 speed stuff with the new freehub body style comes out so spring 2020 will be new bike build time YEEEEEHAAAAAAAHHHHH.

I think I can hear your bank card crying from here

Oh yes no gain without pain

cycleclinic

I have that wheels manufacturing bearing press and its brilliant.

I really want the campagnolo tool set. I love tools. I sometimes buy them just because.

Vino'sGhost

thecycleclinic wrote:

I have that wheels manufacturing bearing press and its brilliant.

I really want the campagnolo tool set. I love tools. I sometimes buy them just because.

So do I, apparently i have to stop.....

veronese68

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Is that some kind of lockring spanner?

Use in the place of a chain whip to hold a cassette. I’ve just bought one but haven’t used it yet.

Ahhhh tidy let me know how you get on, i sense another addition to my toolbox (which is a challenge to lift now)

Broke a spoke on the pub hack last night, drive side. Initially I cursed, then I realised I get to use the new tool.
Unfortunately didn't have time today.

Ben6899

Bearings wouldn't punch out of the Fulcrum, yesterday. So it's with the shop for them to use their puller... thinking I need to buy my own though!

Vino'sGhost

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Is that some kind of lockring spanner?

Use in the place of a chain whip to hold a cassette. I’ve just bought one but haven’t used it yet.

Ahhhh tidy let me know how you get on, i sense another addition to my toolbox (which is a challenge to lift now)

Broke a spoke on the pub hack last night, drive side. Initially I cursed, then I realised I get to use the new tool.
Unfortunately didn't have time today.

Theres little more satisfying than having a specific tool for a specific job when you need it

Vino'sGhost

Ben6899 wrote:

Bearings wouldn't punch out of the Fulcrum, yesterday. So it's with the shop for them to use their puller... thinking I need to buy my own though!

These are very good https://wheelsmfg.com/presses-tools/bea ... actor.html

you can buy them in different ID sizes. Fit into bearing and knock the bearing out straight without damaging the retaining area.

Plus you get to use spanners win win. Ive got some in different sizes.

Ive also got a bearing puller which i got cheap off ebay for those blind bearings you can't get to from the back. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-PC-Inner-P ... SwofxUgdEy

Ben6899

Gonna check out both!

Hoping the bearing seats are okay in the hub... never been unable to punch out a bearing before. :-/

Vino'sGhost

Ben6899 wrote:

Gonna check out both!

Hoping the bearing seats are okay in the hub... never been unable to punch out a bearing before. :-/

taking your hammer to your bike is never a great feeling first time................

youll need a punch too. ive got something like this and its surprising how often they come in useful for all sorts of other jobs.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-AK912 ... Swjt5ahJHO

FatTed

Not quite in the same league
https://silca.cc/products/hx-one-home-a ... essentials

Vino'sGhost

FatTed wrote:

Not quite in the same league
https://silca.cc/products/hx-one-home-a ... essentials

Nice bit of kit a £100 set of hex keys :shock: :shock: :shock:

veronese68

Vino'sGhost wrote:

FatTed wrote:

Not quite in the same league
https://silca.cc/products/hx-one-home-a ... essentials

Nice bit of kit a £100 set of hex keys :shock: :shock: :shock:

Agree on both points. A bit like the Campag corkscrew, lovely but too much to justify it.

veronese68

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

Vino'sGhost wrote:

Is that some kind of lockring spanner?

Use in the place of a chain whip to hold a cassette. I’ve just bought one but haven’t used it yet.

Ahhhh tidy let me know how you get on, i sense another addition to my toolbox (which is a challenge to lift now)

Broke a spoke on the pub hack last night, drive side. Initially I cursed, then I realised I get to use the new tool.
Unfortunately didn't have time today.

Theres little more satisfying than having a specific tool for a specific job when you need it

Forgot to update on the use of the chain free chain whip. Used it a couple of times now and it works a treat, not life changing but easy to use and does the job well.
Mild irritation is that I picked up a bike to break for parts for the bamboo build and it has a SRAM Rival 1x with a 10-42 XD cassette, had to use a chain whip on that.

step83

I do like that whip, like you said its not a life changer just quicker and less faff.

Bearing puller reminds me I need to find the rest of my inserts

craigus89

This thread is severely lacking in pictures....

step83

Ill upload the "workshop" when I get home work blocks image hosting sites etc so I see lots of lovely white X's most of the day.

Vino'sGhost

Agreed, we need more pictures.

step83

Needs a more recent photo couple of changes but its rough idea.

Vino'sGhost

Step83 wrote:

Needs a more recent photo couple of changes but its rough idea.

Nice shop I love a bit of Wera

step83

Need to attach the vice to the bench though

Refurbed had been sat in the mothers back garden for 30+ years only thing I had to replace was a pin on the winder. This was the result of lots of hammering before I soaked it in vinegar