Christmas Present

[Flippa]

OK, after struggling for weeks, wracking my brain, trying to think of a suitable christmas present for my fiancee to buy me that IS NOT cycling related, I give up! I am obviously addicted to, obsessed with cycling!

 

So, having accepted the inevitable, I have decided that I would like a few tools to be able to work on my fleet.

 

The question is, at a minimum, what basic tools should I have in my toolbox?

 

Or, is there a basic toolkit that I can purchase that has the basics, and add on the tools specific to the bikes/groupsets at a later date?

 

Where do I find such a thing in Gauteng?

[AndreZA]

No there is not a basic toolkit. the best investment is a Torquewrench but it's over R500 for the BBB one.

 

Otherwise a good chaintool and cable cutters are always a good start.

 

 

Mampara2008-12-10 03:33:50

[Flippa]

Anything else? I have been given a bit of a budget

[AndreZA]

A workstand is always usefull.

 

 

[Ryan Walsh]

In rough order of priority:

Hex Wrench Set ( 1.5 => 8mm )

Screwdriver ( Flat )
Screwdriver ( Philips )
Adjustable Spanner
Tire Levers
Brush Set
Chain Wear Indicator

Repair Stand
Chain Tool
Lockring remover (Bottom Bracket / Freewheel / Disk Brake)
Lockring Wrench
Chain Whip
Pedal Spanner
Cone Wrenchs
Spoke Wrenchs
Cable Cutter

Ryan Walsh2008-12-10 03:46:08

[Guest Michelle]

There is a basic toolkit that you can buy @ Sportsmans warehouse...

[droo]

Park do a toolkit, AK37. Its on CRC, but don't go there unless the means LOTS...

[Dirtbreath]

Workstand is the business.

 

 

[Aedon]

LBS has a Park Toolkit in a carry case,  with each item in its own little slot.

Think its going for about R538.00