Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair/Tools and Supplies
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A selection of bicycle tools. In red, a crimping tool; in blue, a master-link plier; in black, cable (and housing) cutters, and a chain breaking tool.
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A bicycle multi-tool. They do not replace the convenience of conventional hand tools, but can be carried on the person and contain the items that are of most use in a breakdown situation.
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Basic Tools
[edit | edit source]Tools every cyclist should consider having:
- Allen wrenches (2-8mm)
- Chain tool
- Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead)
- Open and/or box wrenches (8, 9, 10, and 15mm are the most common for bike use)
- Tire levers
- Pump
- Puncture repair kit
Cyclists traveling long distances may wish to carry these tools with them. Alternately, they may wish to carry a multi-tool.
Intermediate Tools
[edit | edit source]Tools for cyclists with more of an interest in bicycle repair:
- Pedal wrench
- Cone wrenches
- An appropriately sized spoke wrench
- Chain whip
- Crank puller
- Cable cutter
- Hammer
- Headset wrench
- T25 torx wrench
- Cassette tool
- Truing jig
- Wheel dishing gauge
- Chain wear indicator
- Repair stand
Professional Tools
[edit | edit source]Tools for cyclists who are prepared to fix anything that may go wrong on a bicycle:
- Bottom bracket tapping and facing tool
- Bottom bracket tool
- Crown race setting tool
- Headset cup remover
- Headset press
- Starnut driver
- Head tube facer/reamer
Supplies
[edit | edit source]- Degreaser
- Grease
- Oil
- Penetrating oil
- Thread locking compound
- Tire patch compound
- Tire patches
- Ti Prep
- Cable ends to prevent cables from fraying.