Hey all,

I have a decent gift certificate balance on Amazon, so I'm thinking about filling out my tool set a bit. I'm pretty much limited to the basics right now, so I'm curious what the most essential bike tools ya'll can think of are?

The manual always asks for things to be tightened to a particular torque, so a torque wrench is on the top of my mental list. Any recommendations on a brand / type?

I'm considering removing my wheels and stuff to paint them this summer, and as far as I understand I'd need a bearing puller to get the bearing out when I do. Is that right, and if so does anyone know what exactly I'd need?

I'm also thinking about picking up a chain breaker, but I'm not 100% sure I really need one for the few times I'm liable to need to replace my chain. That said, I -would- like to rip mine off and soak it when I remove the wheel, so if I need a chain breaker for that I should get one and if not .... meh.

Any thoughts on which of these to get first, or if there's another indispensable tool in your garage that up and coming bike tinkerers should have?

 

what's the thing to bleed your brake line?

 

Torque Wrench Read (2nd item)
MotionPro for the Chain Tool Kit & Breaker ( 1st item)
As for bearing puller , well drive em out with a blunt chisel
but they don't have to be changed just because you pull a
wheel off. If when you take the wheel off the bearing spins
"rough" with you finger .... yeah then replace if they glide
smoooove leave em alone

I think you need to buy a metric socket set , then a metric
hex set , then a bike specific battery charger eg Optimate 4
some filters (air/oil) and a spare set of spark plugs and a spark
plug wrench..... these are the basics imo

 

Yes, a torque wrench is good to have.

A good set of stands for lifting the bike are a must.

As for the chain breaker & rivet tool kit, *yes* its absolutely worth having. Have you ever paid to have your chain & sprockets changed out? Its expensive. That chain tool kit will pay for itself w/ the first use & you'll have it for yrs to come.

If you don't have a good basic dremel tool, get one to help w/ removing the chain. Besides, they're great for many other projects around the house.

 

@Sprock: Thanks for the wrench info; that's a good read.

@Gotcbr: Would I need a Dremel and a chain breaker? I thought a chain breaker was useful so that I wouldn't have to cut the chain? I'm good on stands, I just picked up some used Pitbulls a month or two ago.

Thanks for the info, everyone

 

See Incognito's excellent HOW-TO https://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mecha...et-swap-97641/ . The dremel's use w/ the chain tool kit is explained.

 

a good thing to always get our good names in tools. sometimes cheap works but sometimes your kicking yourself later when you find out that paying the extra $10 would have saved you time. T handle metric hexes are always nice to have and add that extra torque when you need it

 

For my current build I am using a metric hex set, a metric socket set, a large metric socket set for axel nuts, and a metric forged wrench set for situations where you can't get the socket in. Also stands front and back, if you get a front stand get the one that pulls from the steering stem so you can do brake work, fork work and tire work.

 

Thanks, all.

I think this batch of tools will be:

Torque Wrench
Chain breaker / riveter
Dremel
Metric Allen Socket Heads
Metric T-handle allen wrenches
Magnetic grabber thingy.

I'll have to see what else comes up later, but this should be a good start.

 

get a craftsman 200 piece tool kit.... best money my dad ever spent....

haha then gave the kit to me