Let's make a toolbox!

[Jaredp]

Ok if this has been done then feel free to delete this thread.

What I would like to do is to create a thread where people can go to reference a tool kit/box where they can see what others have in there selection of tools. There are many tasks to working on a modern bicycle that require unique tools. Some can be purchased for a small amount, others are quite expensive and some are just plain home made solutions to problems created by engineers.

I will try my best to keep this OP updated with suggestions of others. Depended on how others take to this thread (I only check here once a day or so, please bear with me)

This can easily just turn into a list of every tool ever created. I want to hear about what people actually have in there tool kits.

So first of all let's start with the basics. What every person really should have:

Combination spanners 6mm to 17mm.
Hex key set 2.5mm to 10mm. 12mm.
Floor pump
Tyre levers
Torx key set
6mm to 19mm socket set and socket wrench
Combination plyers




From here things get a bit more specific:

Wheel trueing stand
Combination spoke wrench
Cable cutters
Crank removal tool
BOttom bracket removal tool for GXP/shimano threaded style BB
Chain whip
Cassette removal tool
Pedal spanner15mm
Chain cutter
15mm 16mm 17mm CupnCone spanners
Derailier hanger alignment tool



I will throw the floor open and hopefully we can get som real gems in here. If you include pics I will try and reference the post number they are in.
JP

 

[ChopSticks]

moved everything fron my tool 'box' to a hanging wall

Some things nice to have(although not necessary)
- torque wrench
- missing/power link removal tool
- chaining bolt nut holder
- shimano crank arm bolt tool
- grease gun & grease
- isopropyl alcohol
- hydraulic hose cutter
- brakeset bleed tool/syringes/oil
- sealant
- valve core removal tool
- stanley knife
- small magnetic tray
- carbon paste
- chain checker
- work stand
- bench vice
- will add more as it comes to mind
- ohhh digital kitchen scales for weight weenies arty:

 

[camoshop]

Decent air gauge

 

[Rob_74]

Decent air gauge

With the scale on that gauge wouldnt it be hard to set mtb pressures? (might be ok for the roadie)

 

[99_FGT]

Moorey -
If you have one of those in your toolbox, you'll be set... ;-)

 

[teK--]

Got too many to list

 

[cooki_monsta]

Cassette removal tool. If you own a hope hub then 21 and 16mm thin wall sockets for bearing press. Crc to clean your bike

 

[John U]

I agree with the pressure gauge.

Get a decent one. The gauge on my floor pump, Genuine Innovations, was (and still is) overstating the pressure by 20psi!

I have the digital Topeak and have been using it for a while. The first one I got was replaced because it had dodgy connections. The replacement is now leaking air but still usable. I just pump it to above my desired pressure and use the leak to set the appropriate pressure. SO taking that into account the Topeak job might not be a good one to get.

Shock pump.

 

[Knuckles]

moved everything fron my tool 'box' to a hanging wall

Some things nice to have(although not necessary)
- torque wrench Weenie must have.
- missing/power link removal tool pffft pliers, rocks, sticks, man hands
- chaining bolt nut holder see above
- shimano crank arm bolt tool
- grease gun & grease syringe
- isopropyl alcohol mmmm(hic)mmmm
- hydraulic hose cutter see stanley knife
- brakeset bleed tool/syringes/oil only unnecessary if you dislike living
- sealant
- valve core removal tool pffft pliers
- stanley knife @ as little as $2, hand in your man card if you don't own one regardless.....also doubles as hydraulic hose cutter
- small magnetic tray
- carbon paste meh, carbon...
- chain checker
- work stand not really necessary, more a why the fuck didn't i get one sooner, like before a bike, item
- bench vice simillar to stanly the knife
- will add more as it comes to mind
- ohhh digital kitchen scales for weight weenies arty: amature, $8k, monthly calibrated, digital balance, accurate to 1/1000th gram

Please see comments above.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Please see comments above.

I fully endorse these comments...


There's very little in Choppy's list that I would regard as 'nice to have'...more like essential to avoid moments of frustration and the hurling of components. Though he can have the scales...I have well calibrated fingers.

On the subject of air gauges...I have a Giyo that I'd be willing to offload. They are a POS.

These days I use a ghetto'ed oil filled compressor gauge that runs from 0-100 PSI (you can also get one that goes 0-60) http://www.ecompressedair.com/acces...iquid-filled-pressure-gauge-replacement-.aspx

 

[Plankosaurus]

Ummmmmmm...

Screwdrivers? Or does everyone else adjust derailleurs with their teeth?

Also shock pump
And bandaids...

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[silentbutdeadly]

Ummmmmmm...

Screwdrivers? Or does everyone else adjust derailleurs with their teeth?

Fingernails.

 

[rone]

WD-40 and Gaffer Tape.

 

[camoshop]

With the scale on that gauge wouldnt it be hard to set mtb pressures? (might be ok for the roadie)

It works fine for me, if you look close it has a 30 psi reading then another dash inbetween that and 40 psi

 

[Dales Cannon]

24" shifter, 750mm breaker bar and impact gun.

 

[Calvin27]

Mallet.

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[steve24]

spoke key and bladed spoke holder
soft hammer
steel hammer
chain ring nut holding tool
med Loctite
clear nail polish for little paint chips in carbon frames
tool for removing DT star ratchet nut on rear hubs

spoke tension gauge
wheel dishing tool (mine is made from a bit of ply board)

 

[pharmaboy]

What the hell is a chain ring nut holding tool?

I'll add -steel imperial ruler

 

[Knuckles]

What the hell is a chain ring nut holding tool?

An idiot, with tiny calloused fingers.

 

[steve24]

What the hell is a chain ring nut holding tool?

I'll add -steel imperial ruler

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/tools-maintenance/tools/park-tool-cnw2c-chainring-nut-wrench

you know we use the metric system now?