Trying to put together my toolbox, so i can find the tools i need when i need them, the question is what tools do you think i need?
I've got a reasonable idea, but i'm not sure how much i'll be able to fit in the case i'm getting, and i need to make some modifications to it so the tools that are going in fit well.
Tool Box Essentials
Isn't it a question of what jobs you want to do yourself and the type of bike/components you need to service? Below are what I've found to be essential and useful based on my current needs.
Essential:
Repair stand
Chain tool
Cassette lockring tool
Chain whip
Cable cutter
BB Cup spanner
Chain cleaner
Allen key set
Torx-25
Tyre lever
Tube patch kit
Ritchey Torqkey (5Nm)
File
Wet and dry paper/sanding block
Useful:
Vernier caliper
Rubber mallet
For the future (if ever I get that far):
Wheel truing stand
Torque wrench
Crank puller and associated taper shaft BB installation tool
But I just have to add one more for you... A Standards Australia calibrated scale for your weight weenie needs!
Essential:
Repair stand
Chain tool
Cassette lockring tool
Chain whip
Cable cutter
BB Cup spanner
Chain cleaner
Allen key set
Torx-25
Tyre lever
Tube patch kit
Ritchey Torqkey (5Nm)
File
Wet and dry paper/sanding block
Useful:
Vernier caliper
Rubber mallet
For the future (if ever I get that far):
Wheel truing stand
Torque wrench
Crank puller and associated taper shaft BB installation tool
But I just have to add one more for you... A Standards Australia calibrated scale for your weight weenie needs!
I've pretty much got all that stuff already, except for the repair stand and truing stand. Currently just put the bike on the trainer for tuning, though a repair stand would be useful. Mainly want to focus on my portable toolbox first. The ritchey torqkey would be useful for touring, though i've got a nice torque wrench so it's not essential.
This is the type of thing i have in mind, http://www.pedros.com/product.aspx?productID=6450651 though some of the tools i won't need, and some i can't afford (like the ratcheting combo wrench set). Guess i'll have to work out my list, but i think i've got most of the stuff at the moment, and i can always upgrade to better stuff later.
This is the type of thing i have in mind, http://www.pedros.com/product.aspx?productID=6450651 though some of the tools i won't need, and some i can't afford (like the ratcheting combo wrench set). Guess i'll have to work out my list, but i think i've got most of the stuff at the moment, and i can always upgrade to better stuff later.
http://www.pedros.com/product.aspx?productID=6460210
This is a useful tool, probably one i should get, though a modified skewer has done the job in the past.
This is a useful tool, probably one i should get, though a modified skewer has done the job in the past.
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