Tankman Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 there was one some time ago ... workshop advice or something, cant remember
The expat cyclist Posted June 6, 2011 Posted June 6, 2011 How about some sort of home mechanic sticky thread ? Put all the tips, tools, links, advice etc in there ?Bring jou fiets dan bou ons hom oor op daai splinternuwe frame van jou...
DaSH82 Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 They have some pretty good how tos... http://www.youtube.com/user/evanscycles
Chubba Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 They have some pretty good how tos... http://www.youtube.com/user/evanscyclesthanks, will have look.
Big H* Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Chubba I am quite surprized by the contents of thse tools kit. Quite different than the norm. Cannot comment on the quality. I started my toolkit with a single no 13 spanner in the early seventies. Since then I purchased what I need, and made a point to buy something extra every time I save by doing something myself. I have done many things including refurbishing our kitchen, removing a car engine and replacing with a reconditioned one, many clutch plates, shocks including McPherson shocks, learning to weld and have done numerous welding projects etc etc. After all that bike servicing is a mundane business. It is NOT a dark art and there are no real secrets, frustrations yes, but no secrets. Get yourself the Park Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair. Forget the internet or the Hub. They are not alays avaiable the morning beofore a race, laugh, but it DOES happen. Good idea to buy as you need it. The bicycle book will also teach you how to plan ahead and what tools to buy. Search the Hub, this topic has been discussed before. Many great threads out there. Buy the best quality you can afford but do not go overboard. Remember you are not a Bike Shop that needs the best Pro Tools. Mix and match of brands does not really matter and remeber you will make some silly purchases and even replace those you though are good with better ones later. You will make mistakes on your bike but as you go ahead you will gain confidence and build more knowledge. Good luck it is a new exiting world with dirty hands waiting out there!
awesme Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Is there anyone doing a course like this up here in Jozzi.G
Chubba Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 Chubba I am quite surprized by the contents of thse tools kit. Quite different than the norm. Cannot comment on the quality. I started my toolkit with a single no 13 spanner in the early seventies. Since then I purchased what I need, and made a point to buy something extra every time I save by doing something myself. I have done many things including refurbishing our kitchen, removing a car engine and replacing with a reconditioned one, many clutch plates, shocks including McPherson shocks, learning to weld and have done numerous welding projects etc etc. After all that bike servicing is a mundane business. It is NOT a dark art and there are no real secrets, frustrations yes, but no secrets. Get yourself the Park Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair. Forget the internet or the Hub. They are not alays avaiable the morning beofore a race, laugh, but it DOES happen. Good idea to buy as you need it. The bicycle book will also teach you how to plan ahead and what tools to buy. Search the Hub, this topic has been discussed before. Many great threads out there. Buy the best quality you can afford but do not go overboard. Remember you are not a Bike Shop that needs the best Pro Tools. Mix and match of brands does not really matter and remeber you will make some silly purchases and even replace those you though are good with better ones later. You will make mistakes on your bike but as you go ahead you will gain confidence and build more knowledge. Good luck it is a new exiting world with dirty hands waiting out there!Thanks e, have created a small list of the basic tools (allen and hex keys, side cutters, pliers, star and flat screwdrivers, and a few spanners) Will have a look at the book, as I have found (as you said) the internet is a bit of a schlep when you need info quickly.
Big H* Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Thanks e, have created a small list of the basic tools (allen and hex keys, side cutters, pliers, star and flat screwdrivers, and a few spanners) Will have a look at the book, as I have found (as you said) the internet is a bit of a schlep when you need info quickly. Most of the above you can buy at your local Buiders Warehouse or Mica. No need for Bike Shop. You will be surprized how many tools I have pruchased from Pawn Shops. Way cheaper but you need to know what they cost elsewhere and you also need to know something about brand names for quality purposes, tools only now electrical tools. Those you buy new and Ryobi is gooed enoug.
Chubba Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Most of the above you can buy at your local Buiders Warehouse or Mica. Going to pop into Game/Wallmart. Edited July 8, 2011 by Chubba
Big H* Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 For screwdriver and bits I use a handle and those replaceable bit sets. It has flat, Phillips, hex, torx as well as sockets in the set. They work well. I have used nine now for about ten years. if the point get worn out you can buy small sets to replace them. I also recently purchased a batery driven screwdriver, what a joy to use!
Christopher Brunsdon Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Buying a proper cable hose cutter is important and they cost under R150 from Builders or Sportsmans Warehouse. You will use it once a year but it makes life easier. Another handy tool is a valve core remover and these you get for R15 from your hardware store or Autozone. And then after that just buy when you need it. If you really want to buy in advance then get a cassette remover and chain wip, you can get them as a set for R200-R250. And if you don't already have one, then get an Alan key set. I use one of those foldable ones that I keep on my bike.
Big H* Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 (edited) Buying a proper cable hose cutter is important and they cost under R150 from Builders or Sportsmans Warehouse. You will use it once a year but it makes life easier. Another handy tool is a valve core remover and these you get for R15 from your hardware store or Autozone. And then after that just buy when you need it. If you really want to buy in advance then get a cassette remover and chain wip, you can get them as a set for R200-R250. And if you don't already have one, then get an Alan key set. I use one of those foldable ones that I keep on my bike. An angle grinder with a steel cutting blade cuts is straighter better and you can use the ange grinder for many other uses. A Dremel tool does it even better. Make your own chain whip. Take a lenght of 3mm flat iron, snoothe all sharp edges or burss. Measure and drill the suitable holes. Use your chain tool and a old chain. I made mine many many moons ago and it is still working very very well. I modified it recently, I drilled a hole in the handle to hang it on my pegboard. Edited July 10, 2011 by eccentric1
Stoffel76 Posted July 11, 2011 Posted July 11, 2011 For tools you don't use all that often (cassette removers etc), go halvies with a buddy. A friend and I did that, and we've now got a reasonable collection of tools together over the last few years. We very seldom have needed the same tool at the same time, and if we have had, then it's just a good excuse to have your mates over and go tinker in the garage over a beer! Obviously you still need to get your own 'everyday' tools...
awesme Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 I havent seen a response, Is anyone offering a course like this (bike maintenance for owners) in Jhb? G
Inusc Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 I havent seen a response, Is anyone offering a course like this (bike maintenance for owners) in Jhb? GJohan Bornman searh him on the hub or https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum/user/1761-johan-bornman/ or http://www.yellowsaddle.co.za
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