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David L. Johnson
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On Fri, 24 Dec 2004 07:00:48 -0800, Holden wrote:
> I would like to start "turning a wrench" at home. I have a nice work
> stand, but no tools. I have kestrel/orbea frames w/ shimano components.
> I have threadless headsets.
> I have looked around at different "tool kits" by Park, Pedros,
> Peformance, Nashbar, etc. but after reading some posts most folks say
> you only need a few tools to do most jobs.
> What tools *exactly* will I need to do most maintenance jobs, up to and
> including removing chain for cleaning and making any other adjustments
> in the drivetrain.
I don't know who said you only need a few tools. There are lots of little
bits and things that you will be frustrated if you don't have.
1) allen wrenches. You need a combo tool to take with you on rides, like
an Alien or the Park multi-tool, but don't rely on them for shop use. I
really like having a set of allen-wrench sockets (you also need the
ratchet if you don't have that, of course), and some T-wrenches of some
sort. Get a good range of sizes (metric, of course).
2) Chain tool -- get a good one.
3) Special splined tool to remove the cassette, and one for the bottom
bracket. You'll need either a big adjustable wrench or a 1/2" breaker bar
to remove the bottom bracket, too.
4) Spoke wrench. Again, get a good one.
5) A good set of metric sockets. You'll find you need small ones, like
an 8mm, so you might want a set for 1/4" as well as 3/8".
6) A couple screwdrivers.
7) Pedal tool. This is just a thin 15mm open-end wrench, but you need
one thin enough, and standard wrenches are of course too thick.
8) 14mm and 15mm crank bolt tools. For tapered cranks, you need the
crank puller tool as well. I guess you don't need those for splined
cranks, but have not yet messed with those, so I don't really know.
9) 13mm and 14mm cone wrenches (for replacing wheel bearings).
10) In case you ever get a threaded headset, there is a special size tool
for that. I think it's a 32mm open-end wrench.
11) Bike work stand. This holds the bike off the ground so you can work
on it more easily.
12) Wheel truing stand and dishing tool.
13) Floor pump.
With these tools you should be able to do anything except frame prepping,
which you should probably send to a shop. This is probably more than you
want to bother with right away, but gives you an idea what to work towards.
I saw another reply talking about "chain cleaners" and "bike-specific"
brushes. I have no idea what the latter would be, and have found chain
cleaners worse than useless.
--
David L. Johnson
__o | Deserves death! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve
_`\(,_ | death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to
(_)/ (_) | them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement.
-- J. R. R. Tolkein
> I would like to start "turning a wrench" at home. I have a nice work
> stand, but no tools. I have kestrel/orbea frames w/ shimano components.
> I have threadless headsets.
> I have looked around at different "tool kits" by Park, Pedros,
> Peformance, Nashbar, etc. but after reading some posts most folks say
> you only need a few tools to do most jobs.
> What tools *exactly* will I need to do most maintenance jobs, up to and
> including removing chain for cleaning and making any other adjustments
> in the drivetrain.
I don't know who said you only need a few tools. There are lots of little
bits and things that you will be frustrated if you don't have.
1) allen wrenches. You need a combo tool to take with you on rides, like
an Alien or the Park multi-tool, but don't rely on them for shop use. I
really like having a set of allen-wrench sockets (you also need the
ratchet if you don't have that, of course), and some T-wrenches of some
sort. Get a good range of sizes (metric, of course).
2) Chain tool -- get a good one.
3) Special splined tool to remove the cassette, and one for the bottom
bracket. You'll need either a big adjustable wrench or a 1/2" breaker bar
to remove the bottom bracket, too.
4) Spoke wrench. Again, get a good one.
5) A good set of metric sockets. You'll find you need small ones, like
an 8mm, so you might want a set for 1/4" as well as 3/8".
6) A couple screwdrivers.
7) Pedal tool. This is just a thin 15mm open-end wrench, but you need
one thin enough, and standard wrenches are of course too thick.
8) 14mm and 15mm crank bolt tools. For tapered cranks, you need the
crank puller tool as well. I guess you don't need those for splined
cranks, but have not yet messed with those, so I don't really know.
9) 13mm and 14mm cone wrenches (for replacing wheel bearings).
10) In case you ever get a threaded headset, there is a special size tool
for that. I think it's a 32mm open-end wrench.
11) Bike work stand. This holds the bike off the ground so you can work
on it more easily.
12) Wheel truing stand and dishing tool.
13) Floor pump.
With these tools you should be able to do anything except frame prepping,
which you should probably send to a shop. This is probably more than you
want to bother with right away, but gives you an idea what to work towards.
I saw another reply talking about "chain cleaners" and "bike-specific"
brushes. I have no idea what the latter would be, and have found chain
cleaners worse than useless.
--
David L. Johnson
__o | Deserves death! I daresay he does. Many that live deserve
_`\(,_ | death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to
(_)/ (_) | them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement.
-- J. R. R. Tolkein
