Pieter1 Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) Hi hubbers. I’m busy getting together parts for a build and for the first time I can not rely on a bikeshop to put it together for me. At this point in time I own a hammer, a screw driver and a shifting spanner. What tools will I need to put these parts on the frame? Will a set of Allen keys do the job? Edited November 21, 2019 by Pieter1
Meezo Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 BB toolCassette toolChain whip Allen keys will do almost everything, except you need a hex for the rotor bolts. Also if you cutting/shortening the hoses of the brakes you'll need a bleed kit Hairy and Goodbadugly 2
Meezo Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Also what frame ???? Hairy and popcorn_skollie 2
PeterF Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) What Meezo said and - * Pliers for cutting outer cable housing.* Torque wrench (if you want to do it properly).* You might need a T25 and/or a T30 Torx Wrench.* Hanger alignment tool (might not it but can save you struggling to set gears). Edited February 21, 2019 by PeterF
bikebloke Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 (edited) * Pliers for cutting outer cable housing. i think you mean a cable cutter Edited February 21, 2019 by bikebloke Hairy and Sepia 2
dave303e Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 * Pliers for cutting outer cable housing. i think you mean a cable cutter feed an old cable through where you need to cut and a good set of side cutters do the job Goodbadugly and DJR 2
Goodbadugly Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 BB toolCassette toolChain whip Allen keys will do almost everything, except you need a hex for the rotor bolts. Also if you cutting/shortening the hoses of the brakes you'll need a bleed kitAgreedOne can get away with the most basic of tools. If you use your head.Chain breaker.Hacksaw, good PLIERS for cutting cables and housing. Cheap Chinese pliers are rubbish.Hex set and a few torx drivers.A normal 10 cc syringe without the plunger can be screwed into the filler hole of most brakes. And use a clear piece of flexible plastic pipe to bleed the brakes.
PeterF Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 * Pliers for cutting outer cable housing. i think you mean a cable cutter I am sure Pieter1 knows what I mean.
MrJacques Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 On a more serious note... remember to grease things like pedal threads and use loctite where / if applicable. Hairy 1
Pieter1 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Posted February 21, 2019 Ah okay. Cool thanks guys. What grease should I get? Also had a look on amazon for a torque wrench. Are all created equal or should I bite the bullet and get a park tool one?
Pieter1 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Posted February 21, 2019 Also what frame ???? I’m getting in on this GG action.
Meezo Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I’m getting in on this GG action.I see some WhatsApp pics coming through soon or what???
bikebloke Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I am sure Pieter1 knows what I mean. judging by the above posts he is the only one that knows the difference
DJR Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Computer, modem, internet access - essential if you haven't done it before. Doing things in the right order and in the right way will make it a lot easier. Watch this, a Giant Anthem build, but you can also find many others that will show road and old classic builds. ChrisF and Pieter1 2
Pieter1 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Posted February 21, 2019 I see some WhatsApp pics coming through soon or what???Hahaha! LATER in the year. Sorting out the hardware first... Meezo 1
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