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  1. Original post
    Dave Pace
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    I was asked this today and did not know what to say so I figure I would post on here. So lets say you are just starting out with 1 bike (Who has just 1 I ask you) and you wanted to get a tool kit to service that bike, what would you buy? So far I answered. Bike stand Bottom Bracket tool Crank/Arm puller Chain tool tire lever Chain whip What did I miss?

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  2. alfeng
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    FWIW. While it may seem to be inconvenient, I recommend you simply buy the tools on an as-needed basis ...

    Regardless, you omitted a FLOOR PUMP, plus a set of Metric Allen Wrenches ... possibly some TORX wrenches (T25, T27) ... an adjustable crescent wrench ... plus, grease ... plus, rags (or, paper towels) ... a cleaning agent of some sort (e.g., dishwashing soap at the minimum) ...

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  3. alfeng
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    BTW. Cycling tools which you may NEVER need to use are ...

    1. Spoke Wrenches [because some people just prefer not working on their wheels] ...
    2. Cone Wrenches [because many hubs now have cartridge bearings]...
    3. a Pedal Wrench is probably only necessary if someone brutishly installed the pedals.
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  4. daveryanwyoming
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    I agree with the as needed basis, for instance you may or may not need a crank puller depending on your crank design but f it's not square taper or ISIS you may need a crank preload adjustment tool suitable for your crank.

    But as pointed out allen wrenches and a pair of small screwdrivers for derailleur limit adjustment are pretty crucial as is a cassette removal tool in addition to the chain whip that matches your brand of cassette (SRM/Shimano or Campy). I'd also add either a dedicated chain checker or a good steel rule for measuring chain stretch.

    -Dave

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  5. jpr95
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    A good pair of cable cutters. Cables need to be replaced on a regular basis (some mechs say yearly, I'd say that's too often, more like 3-5 years).

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  6. CAMPYBOB
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    [IMG]cyclingforums.com700[/IMG]

    $3,500-$7,500.

    Anything else is just...uncivilized old chap.

    You missed a cassette removal tool.

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  7. alienator
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    [IMG ALT=""]http://www.cyclingforums.com/content/type/61/id/288457/width/500/height/1000[/IMG]Dave, you just need to buy the contents of just one of the toolboxes on the ISS: [IMG ALT=""]http://www.cyclingforums.com/content/type/61/id/288452/width/500/height/1000[/IMG] [IMG ALT=""]http://www.cyclingforums.com/content/type/61/id/288453/width/500/height/1000[/IMG] [IMG ALT=""]http://www.cyclingforums.com/content/type/61/id/288454/width/500/height/1000[/IMG] [IMG ALT=""]http://www.cyclingforums.com/content/type/61/id/288455/width/500/height/1000[/IMG] [IMG ALT=""]http://www.cyclingforums.com/content/type/61/id/288456/width/500/height/1000[/IMG]

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  8. CAMPYBOB
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    Crapsman?!?!

    The Space Cadets use Crapsman tools? What? Is there a '67 427 hanging off a solar panel in the docking port?

    At least there's a couple of Snap-On and Knipex items in the drawers. The non-sparking dead blow...everyone should have one in their tool chest.

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  9. CAMPYBOB
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    For $7K you can end your shopping with just one phone call. Shipping extra.

    [IMG]cyclingforums.com700[/IMG]

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  10. Dave Pace
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    Originally Posted by CAMPYBOB [IMG]/img/forum/go_quote.gif[/IMG]

    For $7K you can end your shopping with just one phone call. Shipping extra.

    [IMG]cyclingforums.com700[/IMG]

    yea he cant use that. they are not Left handed.

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  11. alienator
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    Dave Pace said:

    yea he cant use that. they are not Left handed.Â

    ?

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  12. ambal
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    Originally Posted by Dave Pace [IMG]/img/forum/go_quote.gif[/IMG]

    yea he cant use that. they are not Left handed.


    I have a bunch of left handed screw drivers.

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