First tool kit for a fixed gear
03-18-15, 11:31 AM
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First tool kit for a fixed gear
I am looking to put together a basic bike toolkit. I just bought my first road bike a Crew District and need a few tools to one assemble it and do maintenance.
To start I was thinking of getting:
Park Pedal Wrench
Park Hex folding set (3mm-10mm)
Portland Design 3wrencho
Would that get me through assembling the bike and basic maintenance then if I need anything else pick it up like a crank remover. Any suggestions would be welcome?
To start I was thinking of getting:
Park Pedal Wrench
Park Hex folding set (3mm-10mm)
Portland Design 3wrencho
Would that get me through assembling the bike and basic maintenance then if I need anything else pick it up like a crank remover. Any suggestions would be welcome?
03-18-15, 12:35 PM
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Do you have other tools available, e.g., combination wrenches for tightening/loosening axle bolts (unless your wheels use hex nuts). How about a chain tool? Tire levers? Are the headset and bottom bracket already installed?
Do your pedals require a pedal wrench? Most do, but some, like my Crank Bros, use a hex key - no flats for a pedal wrench.
Do your pedals require a pedal wrench? Most do, but some, like my Crank Bros, use a hex key - no flats for a pedal wrench.
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03-18-15, 12:47 PM
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I do have a general toolkit from working on cars. I should have a complete open end/box end metric set as well as sockets and pliers.
I do not have a chain tool or tire levers. I am not sure about the bottom bracket and headset. I bought the bike from City Grounds and have not received it yet.
I do not have a chain tool or tire levers. I am not sure about the bottom bracket and headset. I bought the bike from City Grounds and have not received it yet.
03-18-15, 01:08 PM
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15mm box/ratchet is pretty nice for track nuts.
Probably won't need a crank puller, at least anytime soon.
Third hand brake tool is pretty handy, and a cable cutter.
Probably won't need a crank puller, at least anytime soon.
Third hand brake tool is pretty handy, and a cable cutter.
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I'd substitute a good set of ball-end hex L-wrenches for the folding set. They are smaller and lighter and you only need to carry the few which fit the fasteners on your bike. They are also more efficient to use; try putting on a bottle cage with a folding set and you will see what I mean.
