Tools for bike build

[shaper]

Comprehensive lists of tools here https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help?query=&sort=postDate+desc&area%5B%5D=59

[Weimaraner1]

Over the years I have found that 3/8 for me works on my bicycles. I don't like using converters with a torque wrench. A 3/8 torque wrench, torx and hex bits is a good start and you need a 1-10nm and a bigger one. If you can afford one a slip wrench is the holy grail but I have always used Norbar or Gedore click type. Max you need on a bike is 40NM and that only for the cassette lock ring. Most things on a bike is 4/5/6/7nm, cranks 10-12nm, pedals are just nipped. Also do not double or tripple torque, if it is done it is done! One last thing - buy 1 good tool at a time and accumulate over time. Store the nicely and look after them nicely and they will look after you. 

nope ....

 

1/4'' square on the smallest wrench  (small stuff on the bike)

 

3/8'' on the mid (bought this for working on a motorcycle)

 

1/2'' standard square on the large unit (obviously for working on a car ...)

 

 

YES, you do get adaptors 

[Pieter1]

Ended up ordering this wrench. Excited to play with it. https://www.evanscycles.com/topeak-d-torq-wrench-dx-EV162378

[ChrisF]

Ended up ordering this wrench. Excited to play with it. https://www.evanscycles.com/topeak-d-torq-wrench-dx-EV162378

 

that is one NICE piece of kit !!!! 

[Pieter1]

that is one NICE piece of kit !!!!

Thanks man! Got this to fill in any gaps.

https://www.parktool.com/product/socket-and-bit-set-sbs-3

[MORNE]

Don't Forget a brick. But a Sam Pilgrim approved one...

[ChrisF]

Thanks man! Got this to fill in any gaps.

https://www.parktool.com/product/socket-and-bit-set-sbs-3

 

damn ...    

 

are you also a life time member of tools-anonymous    

[Pieter1]

damn ...

 

are you also a life time member of tools-anonymous

Hahahaha! Seems I’m a brick shy of a problem.

[King_Crispy]

You need a Parktool multitool Pieter. For all the setting/changing afterwards. It's so much easier with 1 quick & easy tool

[Pieter1]

You need a Parktool multitool Pieter. For all the setting/changing afterwards. It's so much easier with 1 quick & easy tool

I have a multitool in the kitchen sink I carry on my back when we ride. I’ll use that.

[Pieter1]

Hey guys.

Still like two months before I get my frame but I started itching so I started to put some things together so long. Will do little by little while I wait... Must say I’m super chuffed with that torque wrench. So easy to use and the digital display helps to stop on the perfect torque.

 

Edited August 29, 2019 by Pieter1

[Hairy]

Hey guys.

Still like two months before I get my frame but I started itching so I started to put some things together so long. Will do little by little while I wait... Must say I’m super chuffed with that torque wrench. So easy to use and the digital display helps to stop on the perfect torque.

 

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What frame again please?

[Pieter1]

What frame again please?

GG Megatrail.

[Eddy Gordo]

GG Megatrail.

U forgot to ad revved!!

[Pieter1]

U forgot to ad revved!!

Hahaha! I’m Revved up man. Super happy the delivery guys can ship it to Kuwait now so I don’t have to go to Dubai to pick it up.

[Pieter1]

Got these to add to the toolbox. Will buy a chain whip when I need to remove the cassette. Should have my frame by Tuesday and then the fun can begin.