bike maintenance tools!

Whitehawk

so up untill now ive been useing multi tools and what not to do small work on the bike, but now finding i need better tools for the job simple things like good Allen Key and so on. But over all im not to sure what i need to get and what i dont need!

ive looked online for lists but really not to sure what ones to follow! - then dont know if something like this is good value - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40997

be great to get some info on this, cheers

Lumen

Cable cutters.

Hermy

The Park Tool website is a useful site for tools and repair tips.

feck sake lads

you would need quality alan keys spanners that fit every nut / bolt on the bike near enough all standard sizes, good chain tool /cable cutters/ pliers /
yeah check out park tools.

happytramp

Defiantly invest in one of those tool sets. It'll cost you a lot more to buy them piece by piece (the mistake I made) There's one you can buy in any Halfords that's a fair bit cheaper than the Chainreaction one.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_522915_langId_-1_categoryId_212639

the magician

That halfords kit isn't great, quality is poor and some of the tools in it are obsolete for most bikes.

The xtoolskit you linked to from chain reaction is much better. I have it and it will cover most bikes road or mountain.

It's a bit dearer than the halfords one but it includes the tools for installing hollowtech II bottombrackets and also the attachment for tightening the preload adjuster(the star shaped bolt on the lh crank)

also has some very good tyre levers in it.

well worth the money and will suit most peoples requirements.

kumate_champ07

Digital caliper, €10 lidl this thurs

Captain Havoc

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

Digital caliper, €10 lidl this thurs

and the following Monday they have some cycling stuff (not as much as usual). Oh and +1 on the digital calipers.

Whitehawk

thanks all,
found this - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-workshop-tool-kit/

However anyone know the deal with wiggle if something says - 0 in stock- as it says it will be only 2-7days longer!! this tool kit seems good as its same price as one in crc but has 30 things and not 18! Tho as some of you pointed out qulaty of this may not be as good!!

the magician

Whitehawk wrote: »

thanks all, found this - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-workshop-tool-kit/
However anyone know the deal with wiggle if something says - 0 in stock- as it says it will be only 2-7days longer!! this tool kit seems good as its same price as one in crc but has 30 things and not 18! Tho as some of you pointed out qulaty of this may not be as good!!

looks decent . Pretty much tge same stuff as the crc one but with some extra tools. Might be worth a look if your willing to wait on it coming into stock

Daithi BC

Whitehawk wrote: »

thanks all,
found this - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-workshop-tool-kit/

However anyone know the deal with wiggle if something says - 0 in stock- as it says it will be only 2-7days longer!!

Means they don't have any in stock now, but will have more in within a week. I've ordered things from them with a restock time and they've always turned up eventually.

Captain Havoc

Looks exactly like the one I got branded PBK, everything in it is good except the tyre levers (which you should have anyway).

pprendeville

Whitehawk wrote: »

so up untill now ive been useing multi tools and what not to do small work on the bike, but now finding i need better tools for the job simple things like good Allen Key and so on. But over all im not to sure what i need to get and what i dont need!

ive looked online for lists but really not to sure what ones to follow! - then dont know if something like this is good value - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40997

be great to get some info on this, cheers

If you like I can sell you this kit?
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;menu=1000,185,191;product=4624


I'm doing a bike build and find I need a few more parts. This is a good basic kit though.

Whitehawk

ya ill send you a pm and we can talk.

Edwardius

I've that CRC kit too and found it ok for the occasional job. However, it has no headset spanners or old-style freewheel remover (cassette tool won't fit freewheel splines). Park tool stuff would probably be a better bet if you plan on using the tools more often.

Ryath

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

Digital caliper, €10 lidl this thurs

Forgive my ignorance but what you would need calipers for?
Checking size of part if it needed replacing?

kumate_champ07

Ryath wrote: »

Forgive my ignorance but what you would need calipers for?
Checking size of part if it needed replacing?

yep, its one of my most used bike tools.

steven d

Hello poeple,well my carbon frame has quit a bad crack at bottom of seat post tube,:mad::mad::mad:.[devaststed],due to a crash. just wondering if this could fixed.or is it usless

Murph100

Short answer is Yes, but it depends on the value of the frame, as it may cost more than its worth.

steven d wrote: »

Hello poeple,well my carbon frame has quit a bad crack at bottom of seat post tube,:mad::mad::mad:.[devaststed],due to a crash. just wondering if this could fixed.or is it usless

Whitehawk

steven d wrote: »

Hello poeple,well my carbon frame has quit a bad crack at bottom of seat post tube,:mad::mad::mad:.[devaststed],due to a crash. just wondering if this could fixed.or is it usless

could we see some photos,
also some info on the bike may be usefull. for example cube have this thing on there carbon bikes where by if you brake it with in 3year or something they sell you just the frame and a reduction in price!