Keeping your bike clean and running smoothly is actually easier than you think, of course, provided with the right tools. You don’t need a lot of tools lying around, you just need the right tools and you’ll be able to fix anything.
It is an inevitable progression for cyclists to start working on their bikes at home, especially during the pandemic, there are a couple of essential bike tools you will need to maintain or repair your bike at home.
There are a couple of different ways you can go about purchasing bike tools;
-You can purchase a pre-made bike toolbox
-You can piece together the right tools as is necessary
If you opt to buy a large toolbox, it is nice as it comes with everything you need and probably more but it can be costly. Because of the price, you are paying for the tools you will never use, thus, sometimes buying a few essential tools at a time is a better option.
So if you’re wondering what are the few essential bike tools to have a home, you came to the right place!
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1. Bike Repair Stand
A repair stand will come in handy if you’re planning to do basic bike repair maintenance. Yes, it can be a little expensive but a quality stand can save you from the hassle of turning your bike upside down and bending over to make adjustments and repairs.
2. Bike Tools For Maintenance
The basic routine maintenance involves cleaning and lubing your chain, replacing brake pads, and changing or fixing a flat tire.
For these tasks, a good starting point would be to purchase these tools such as;
-Allen wrench set (ranging from 2-12mm in size)
-Open-end wrenches (6-17mm)
-Chain brush
-Chain lube & cleaner
-Clean rags
-Tire levers
-Tubes (at least a couple spares)
-Tube patch kit
-Floor pump with gauge
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3. Bike Tools For Brakes
Over time, your bike brakes get loose and you will need these tools to perform common brake tasks.
-Allen wrench set (ranging from 2-5mm in size)
-Open-end wrenches (6-12mm)
-Needle-nose pliers
-Bleed kit and oil (ensure your brake manual for proper fluid type and brake fittings)
-Rotor truing tool
-Torx T25 wrench
-Latex gloves
-Clean rags
-Denatured alcohol (or some type of cleaner)
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4. Bike Tools For Wheels
As for the wheels, it may seem like they need little work or maintenance, but a properly tuned wheelset is important for cyclist’s maximum efficiency.
Here are the following tools you need that are specific for important wheel maintenance;
-Truing stand (similarly to a bike repair stand)
-Cone wrenches (13, 15, and 17mm)
-Spoke wrench (these come in different sizes, make sure to use the correct one)
-Spoke tension gauge
-Dish tool (this is used to center the hub in the wheel)
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