Bike Tools
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Two_Feet at 01.20.11 - 8:45 am
So I’m tired of my local bike shop cheating me, you know “fixing” things that he found that need fixing. So my question is this what tool do I need so I can
adjust my brakes
adjust or tighten the handle bars (sometimes they shift)
and i guess the other general tool to do general up keep I have a
tire lever, multi tool (not the bike multi tool) and an allen wrench set
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Having half of a brain helps if your going to fix your own bike.
It might be a good idea to keep going to the bike shop.
Dedicated81801.20.11 - 9:36 am
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I didnt know our friendship was to the point you were calling me stupid
Two_Feet responding to a
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01.20.11 - 9:47 am
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I always keep my bike in good conditions no need to carry tools around..
El_Fredone01.20.11 - 12:32 pm
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That photo pleases my ocd.
adjust my brakes
-Usually a size 10 wrench. Sometimes an allen wrench.
adjust or tighten the handle bars (sometimes they shift)
-Usually an allen wrench.
and i guess the other general tool to do general up keep I have a
tire lever, multi tool (not the bike multi tool) and an allen wrench set
Get some wrenches. Allen keys are equally important.
imachynna01.20.11 - 1:55 pm
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thank god, i was really worried about the condition of your bike now i can sleep at night in peace
Two_Feet responding to a
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01.20.11 - 2:31 pm
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every bike is different in one way or another.
Older bikes more so than newer bikes.
if you are going to take the money to invest in tools
why not take the time to go to a local bike collective and work on your bike there?
at least just once or twice.
figure out what tool you need for what task and take notes.
that way you have already essentially tested each size / style tool you need for your bike and you know how it works (more or less).
trickmilla responding to a
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01.20.11 - 3:00 pm
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thats funny thats the nick name i gave to your mother last week, you dirty cunt
Two_Feet responding to a
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01.21.11 - 8:24 am
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newer bikes just need mostly allen wrenches for the not hardcore stuff.
once you get in to hubs and bottom brackets and headsets, you'll need special tools
66601.21.11 - 9:56 am
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The Bikerowave (12255 Venice Blvd.) will be doing a free basic roadside maintenance clinic at 6pm on February 5th that might be worth your attendance.
If your bike is like half the bikes I've seen at the Bikerowave or on rides, your mechanic ""fixing" things that he found that need fixing" is doing so to save your ass, not to cheat you and earn a few extra bucks, especially since you aren't even sure what tool to use to tighten your handlebars. (That said, he should ask your permission before doing stuff he'll charge extra for.)
In answer to your question, for basic maintenance, you'll probably want: a multi-tool / allen key set (probably metric), an adjustable crescent wrench, a pair of pliers, some tire levers, a patch kit, a spare tube, and a pump. That will let you do the bulk of the maintenance you'll need to do.
JB01.21.11 - 11:19 am
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No one was born with this knowledge, but many like to share the knowledge.
Try these great resources:
The Bicycle Kitchen/La Bicicocina
706 North Heliotrope Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 662-2776
bicyclekitchen.com
BikeRoWave
12255 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 315-4383
bikerowave.org
Bike Oven
3706 North Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 223-8020
bikeoven.com
Valley Bikery
14416 Victory Blvd #104
Van Nuys CA 91401
The H.U.B.
1730 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90813
Gern01.21.11 - 11:55 am
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A triple allen 4, 5, &6 mm will do most brakes and some derailluers as will a triple hex wrench in 8,9, & 10 mm
some tool makers:
park tool
pedro's
hozion etc
with these two tools you can do many adjustments on your bike, a couple of screwdrivers will complete what you'll need to do most minor adjustments.
come by and I'll show you how to do it if you want.
Paul
Atomic Cycles
rev106 responding to a
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01.26.11 - 10:25 am
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hozan. hoizon (sic) is a sauce.
how many old "lockling" wrenches does atomic have?
ruinedbyidiots01.26.11 - 7:22 pm
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I don't know what you mean by that, what kind of wrench.
rev106 responding to a
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01.26.11 - 8:49 pm
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a durrrr. r
ock ring, not lockling.
something about how asians in the 60s couldnt pronounce "lock ring" and tool labels were made phonetically or something.
ruinedbyidiots01.27.11 - 8:42 am
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I don't have that, looks like a nice tool though. I do have some wierd, onld and very usefull tools in my collection:
This tool is used to get crank races out, it works badass.
A cottered crank removal tool, you don't ruin the pins this way.
for pulling a flat spot out of a wheel...
I made this tool to remove Schwinn crank races...
A fork straightening tool made from a bumper jack. Awesome.
rev106 responding to a
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01.27.11 - 10:02 am
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what the narc is sayin is that a bike tool is the ones that park there SUV around the corner at the start of the ride and then rides up like they road all the way. then they complan the ride was to short!
fixie4life01.27.11 - 5:52 pm
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