1. Cable cutter – Specific tool that’s designed for cutting cables and cable casings. Thanks to its profile and edge it can cut precisely.
2. Chain tool – You can break the connection between the chain links or join them again with the help of this handy tool.
3. Multitool – This useful guy is a real do-it-all type tool. Can be handy if you need many different size tools (such as Allen keys) during the repair.
4. Chain whip – It’s a necessary tool every time you need to remove the cassette off the wheel. You are able to block the freehub body with its help.
5. Lock ring remover – This tool is suitable to loosen or tighten the lock ring that holds the cassette on the freehub body. Alternatively it can also be used to loosen or tighten the lock ring that holds the rotor on the hub that has Centre Lock design.
6. Chain checker – You are able to tell the lifespan of your chain with this tool. It is a handy tool if you prefer to change the chain when it’s needed and not run a too worn chain on your cassette.
7. Spoke wrench – This tool can be used when you need to true your wheels or need to tighten up loose spokes. The necessary size depends on the size of the nipples that are used on your wheels. There are models available with many different sizes, choose one of them.
8. Tyre levers – It’s a useful and absolutely essential tool during a puncture repair. They are sold in a pack of 3 and sometimes (for road wheels for example) you will need 2-3 of them indeed.
9. Torque wrench – It comes handy if you prefer to tighten bolts and screws (such as stem bolts, seatpost clamp bolts, rotor screws, etc.) to the torque that’s recommended by the manufacturer. Many times the recommended torque is very important, this is why you should have one of these tools.
10. Bottom Bracket tool – You’ll need this tool when you need to replace your bottom bracket or need to tighten up a loose one in your frame.
Tip
· Always be sure the mentioned tools are compatible with the parts fitted on your bike. If your are not sure, visit your local bike shop and ask for advice.
· If you carry out maintenance repairs on your bike frequently, it’s a good idea to invest slightly more and get better quality tools for the job.
