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Here are some examples of tool lists
Here are some examples of tool lists from the ThinkTank mailing list


===Large Mobile Kit===
==Bicycle-specific tools; with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity")==


LARGE MOBILE KIT from [[BICAS]] in Arizona, USA
=== Essential ===
 
* chain checker (cheapest Park model, CC-3.2, is ok) x1
* tooth checker (KMC is cheaper than Rohloff) x2
* offest brake wrench set (10-13mm) x2
* offset brake wrench for springs (Park OBW-3)
* crank puller x4 octalink/isis crank puller x1
* pedal wrench x4 tire levers (pedros', or the newest Park types TL-4.2 or TL-6.2)
* xInfinity cone wrench set (14+15mm are the only ones you really need to start out,
* 13+16 are sometimes needed) x4 spoke wrench set (3.23mm, 3.30mm, 3.45mm, 3.96mm, or a multi size wrench) xHoweverManyTruingStandsYouHave
* Park PRS series workstand x4
* portable workstand (especially useful if prioritizing outside work) x4
* professional truing stand (Park TS-1x, TS-2x and BikeHand's Park TS
* clone are most utilitarian, followed by just about anything else not made with plastic) x2
* dishing stick/wheel alignment gauge x2
* cable cutters (Park, Shimano, Sunlite) x2
* master link pliers x1 shop quality chain breaker x4
* replacement pins for chain breaker xInfinity
* adjustable cup wrench (Park HCW-11) x2
* chainring nut/bolt wrench x4
* lubricants: grease (Park or waterproof marine grease), oil (White Lightning, triflow, or on a budget, Black Magic tire shine), penetrant (PBBlaster or WD40) xInfinity
* tri-hex (4, 5, 6mm) x4
* tri-socket (8, 9, 10mm) x4
* metric allen/hex set (preferable p or t handles with both ball and  non-ball ends, Park PH-1.2 is ideal) x4
* spoke tensiometer x1
* headset and bottom bracket cup remover x1
* chain whip x4
* chainline checker x1
* derailer hanger alignment gauge x1
* air pumps (with presta capability, or presta/schraeder adapters if not) xInfinity
* adjustable pin spanner x1
* bottom bracket lockring wrench x4
* bottom bracket fixed cup wrench (36mm) x4
* cassette lockring and freewheel remover set (FR-1.3, FR-2, FR-3, FR-5.2, FR-6, FR-8, maillard) x2
* Park spoke, bearing, and cotter pin ruler (the engraved one, usually blue, not the screenprinted one) x2
* headset wrench set (Park HCW series 1-18) x4
* 20-spline bottom bracket tool x2
* tire patch kit xInfinity
 
=== Useful ===
 
* frame alignment gauge x1
* headset/bearing cup press x1
* crown race setter x1
* disc brake rotor truing tool x1
* threadless nut setter x1
* fourth hand tool/cable stretcher x2
* nipple driver x1
* adjustable spoke wrench x1
* axle vise x1
* rim straightener/dent remover (Bicycle Research) x1
* hydraulic brake bleed kit x1
* tire seater (Park PTS-1) x1
* cotter press x1
 
== General tools; available from any hardware store, automotive store, garage sale, thrift store, or donated from non-bike folks, with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity") ==
 
=== Essential ===
* crescent wrench (large) x1
* channel lock pliers x1
* phillips head screwdriver x4
* slip-joint pliers x4
* needle nose pliers x4
* full set of metric wrenches (up to 17mm) x4
* bolt cutter x1
* chain joining helper (bent wire in a stretched c-shape) x4
* hacksaw with spare blades (higher teeth counts are better for harder metals) x1
* small and large wire brush x4
* scissors x2
* vise grips x3
* bench vise x1
* PPE (hand sanitizer, disposable masks, safety goggles, earplugs, Narcan, First Aid Kit) xInfinity
* simple green xInfinity
* hand cleaners: goop, fast orange, or various home preparations such as "olive oil and salt" xInfinity
* pegboard+pegs (for organizing tools; alternatively plywood and finishing nails, though the latter is less reconfigurable) x4
* brushes, various sizes xInfinity
* rubber mallet x1
* ball peen hammer x2
* measurement calipers x4
* metric socket+driver set x2
* side cutters (also known as linesman's pliers) x4
* shop rags xInfinity [wiki editor's note: rag fires happen, just ask Bike Farm in Portland; they were closed for an entire summer because of a rag fire.  store dirty rags in a fireproof container]
* utility hooks xInfinity
* durable shelves xinfinity
 
=== Useful ===
* 18+19mm wrenches x1
* chisel xInfinity
* breaker bars (can be made from any pipe, including unwanted bike frames) xInfinity
* pipe wrench (make sure the teeth aren't dull) x1
* drill (corded is cheaper and more powerful) x1
* drillbit set xInfinity
* file (half round and round are especially useful) xInfinity
* box cutter x2
* bench grinder with wire wheel x1
* pipe cutter x1
* steel wool xInfinity
* torque wrench x1
* metric torx set x1
* pickle fork/bearing puller x1
* mini grease gun x2
 
== LARGE MOBILE KIT from [[BICAS]] in Arizona, USA ==
*15mm cone wrench x2
*15mm cone wrench x2
*13mm cone wrench x2
*13mm cone wrench x2
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*coaster brake arm brackets
*coaster brake arm brackets
*Misc extra small parts
*Misc extra small parts
== Bicycle-specific tools; with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity") ==
=== Essential ===
* chain checker (cheapest Park model, CC-3.2, is ok) x1
* tooth checker (KMC is cheaper than Rohloff) x2
* offest brake wrench set (10-13mm) x2
* offset brake wrench for springs (Park OBW-3)
* crank puller x4 octalink/isis crank puller x1
* pedal wrench x4 tire levers (pedros', or the newest Park types TL-4.2 or TL-6.2)
* xInfinity cone wrench set (14+15mm are the only ones you really need to start out,
* 13+16 are sometimes needed) x4 spoke wrench set (3.23mm, 3.30mm, 3.45mm, 3.96mm, or a multi size wrench) xHoweverManyTruingStandsYouHave
* Park PRS series workstand x4
* portable workstand (especially useful if prioritizing outside work) x4
* professional truing stand (Park TS-1x, TS-2x and BikeHand's Park TS
* clone are most utilitarian, followed by just about anything else not made with plastic) x2
* dishing stick/wheel alignment gauge x2
* cable cutters (Park, Shimano, Sunlite) x2
* master link pliers x1 shop quality chain breaker x4
* replacement pins for chain breaker xInfinity
* adjustable cup wrench (Park HCW-11) x2
* chainring nut/bolt wrench x4
* lubricants: grease (Park or waterproof marine grease), oil (White Lightning, triflow, or on a budget, Black Magic tire shine), penetrant (PBBlaster or WD40) xInfinity
* tri-hex (4, 5, 6mm) x4
* tri-socket (8, 9, 10mm) x4
* metric allen/hex set (preferable p or t handles with both ball and  non-ball ends, Park PH-1.2 is ideal) x4
* spoke tensiometer x1
* headset and bottom bracket cup remover x1
* chain whip x4
* chainline checker x1
* derailer hanger alignment gauge x1
* air pumps (with presta capability, or presta/schraeder adapters if not) xInfinity
* adjustable pin spanner x1
* bottom bracket lockring wrench x4
* bottom bracket fixed cup wrench (36mm) x4
* cassette lockring and freewheel remover set (FR-1.3, FR-2, FR-3, FR-5.2, FR-6, FR-8, maillard) x2
* Park spoke, bearing, and cotter pin ruler (the engraved one, usually blue, not the screenprinted one) x2
* headset wrench set (Park HCW series 1-18) x4
* 20-spline bottom bracket tool x2
* tire patch kit xInfinity
=== Useful ===
* frame alignment gauge x1
* headset/bearing cup press x1
* crown race setter x1
* disc brake rotor truing tool x1
* threadless nut setter x1
* fourth hand tool/cable stretcher x2
* nipple driver x1
* adjustable spoke wrench x1
* axle vise x1
* rim straightener/dent remover (Bicycle Research) x1
* hydraulic brake bleed kit x1
* tire seater (Park PTS-1) x1
* cotter press x1
== General tools; available from any hardware store, automotive store, garage sale, thrift store, or donated from non-bike folks, with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity") ==
=== Essential ===
* crescent wrench (large) x1
* channel lock pliers x1
* phillips head screwdriver x4
* slip-joint pliers x4
* needle nose pliers x4
* full set of metric wrenches (up to 17mm) x4
* bolt cutter x1
* chain joining helper (bent wire in a stretched c-shape) x4
* hacksaw with spare blades (higher teeth counts are better for harder metals) x1
* small and large wire brush x4
* scissors x2
* vise grips x3
* bench vise x1
* PPE (hand sanitizer, disposable masks, safety goggles, earplugs, Narcan, First Aid Kit) xInfinity
* simple green xInfinity
* hand cleaners: goop, fast orange, or various home preparations such as "olive oil and salt" xInfinity
* pegboard+pegs (for organizing tools; alternatively plywood and finishing nails, though the latter is less reconfigurable) x4
* brushes, various sizes xInfinity
* rubber mallet x1
* ball peen hammer x2
* measurement calipers x4
* metric socket+driver set x2
* side cutters (also known as linesman's pliers) x4
* shop rags xInfinity [wiki editor's note: rag fires happen, just ask Bike Farm in Portland; they were closed for an entire summer because of a rag fire.  store dirty rags in a fireproof container]
* utility hooks xInfinity
* durable shelves xinfinity
=== Useful ===
18+19mm wrenches x1
chisel xInfinity
breaker bars (can be made from any pipe, including unwanted bike frames)
xInfinity
pipe wrench (make sure the teeth aren't dull) x1
drill (corded is cheaper and more powerful) x1
drillbit set xInfinity
file (half round and round are especially useful) xInfinity
box cutter x2
bench grinder with wire wheel x1
pipe cutter x1
steel wool xInfinity
torque wrench x1
metric torx set x1
pickle fork/bearing puller x1
mini grease gun x2

Latest revision as of 21:37, 21 November 2021

Here are some examples of tool lists from the ThinkTank mailing list

Bicycle-specific tools; with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity")

Essential

  • chain checker (cheapest Park model, CC-3.2, is ok) x1
  • tooth checker (KMC is cheaper than Rohloff) x2
  • offest brake wrench set (10-13mm) x2
  • offset brake wrench for springs (Park OBW-3)
  • crank puller x4 octalink/isis crank puller x1
  • pedal wrench x4 tire levers (pedros', or the newest Park types TL-4.2 or TL-6.2)
  • xInfinity cone wrench set (14+15mm are the only ones you really need to start out,
  • 13+16 are sometimes needed) x4 spoke wrench set (3.23mm, 3.30mm, 3.45mm, 3.96mm, or a multi size wrench) xHoweverManyTruingStandsYouHave
  • Park PRS series workstand x4
  • portable workstand (especially useful if prioritizing outside work) x4
  • professional truing stand (Park TS-1x, TS-2x and BikeHand's Park TS
  • clone are most utilitarian, followed by just about anything else not made with plastic) x2
  • dishing stick/wheel alignment gauge x2
  • cable cutters (Park, Shimano, Sunlite) x2
  • master link pliers x1 shop quality chain breaker x4
  • replacement pins for chain breaker xInfinity
  • adjustable cup wrench (Park HCW-11) x2
  • chainring nut/bolt wrench x4
  • lubricants: grease (Park or waterproof marine grease), oil (White Lightning, triflow, or on a budget, Black Magic tire shine), penetrant (PBBlaster or WD40) xInfinity
  • tri-hex (4, 5, 6mm) x4
  • tri-socket (8, 9, 10mm) x4
  • metric allen/hex set (preferable p or t handles with both ball and non-ball ends, Park PH-1.2 is ideal) x4
  • spoke tensiometer x1
  • headset and bottom bracket cup remover x1
  • chain whip x4
  • chainline checker x1
  • derailer hanger alignment gauge x1
  • air pumps (with presta capability, or presta/schraeder adapters if not) xInfinity
  • adjustable pin spanner x1
  • bottom bracket lockring wrench x4
  • bottom bracket fixed cup wrench (36mm) x4
  • cassette lockring and freewheel remover set (FR-1.3, FR-2, FR-3, FR-5.2, FR-6, FR-8, maillard) x2
  • Park spoke, bearing, and cotter pin ruler (the engraved one, usually blue, not the screenprinted one) x2
  • headset wrench set (Park HCW series 1-18) x4
  • 20-spline bottom bracket tool x2
  • tire patch kit xInfinity

Useful

  • frame alignment gauge x1
  • headset/bearing cup press x1
  • crown race setter x1
  • disc brake rotor truing tool x1
  • threadless nut setter x1
  • fourth hand tool/cable stretcher x2
  • nipple driver x1
  • adjustable spoke wrench x1
  • axle vise x1
  • rim straightener/dent remover (Bicycle Research) x1
  • hydraulic brake bleed kit x1
  • tire seater (Park PTS-1) x1
  • cotter press x1

General tools; available from any hardware store, automotive store, garage sale, thrift store, or donated from non-bike folks, with quantity recommendations (expendables are labeled "xInfinity")

Essential

  • crescent wrench (large) x1
  • channel lock pliers x1
  • phillips head screwdriver x4
  • slip-joint pliers x4
  • needle nose pliers x4
  • full set of metric wrenches (up to 17mm) x4
  • bolt cutter x1
  • chain joining helper (bent wire in a stretched c-shape) x4
  • hacksaw with spare blades (higher teeth counts are better for harder metals) x1
  • small and large wire brush x4
  • scissors x2
  • vise grips x3
  • bench vise x1
  • PPE (hand sanitizer, disposable masks, safety goggles, earplugs, Narcan, First Aid Kit) xInfinity
  • simple green xInfinity
  • hand cleaners: goop, fast orange, or various home preparations such as "olive oil and salt" xInfinity
  • pegboard+pegs (for organizing tools; alternatively plywood and finishing nails, though the latter is less reconfigurable) x4
  • brushes, various sizes xInfinity
  • rubber mallet x1
  • ball peen hammer x2
  • measurement calipers x4
  • metric socket+driver set x2
  • side cutters (also known as linesman's pliers) x4
  • shop rags xInfinity [wiki editor's note: rag fires happen, just ask Bike Farm in Portland; they were closed for an entire summer because of a rag fire. store dirty rags in a fireproof container]
  • utility hooks xInfinity
  • durable shelves xinfinity

Useful

  • 18+19mm wrenches x1
  • chisel xInfinity
  • breaker bars (can be made from any pipe, including unwanted bike frames) xInfinity
  • pipe wrench (make sure the teeth aren't dull) x1
  • drill (corded is cheaper and more powerful) x1
  • drillbit set xInfinity
  • file (half round and round are especially useful) xInfinity
  • box cutter x2
  • bench grinder with wire wheel x1
  • pipe cutter x1
  • steel wool xInfinity
  • torque wrench x1
  • metric torx set x1
  • pickle fork/bearing puller x1
  • mini grease gun x2

LARGE MOBILE KIT from BICAS in Arizona, USA

  • 15mm cone wrench x2
  • 13mm cone wrench x2
  • cone wrench burrito (full set: 6mm-19mm)
  • pedal wrench
  • phillips screwdriver x3
  • tiny phillips screwdriver
  • flathead screwdriver x2
  • pin spanner
  • slot spanner
  • chainring bolt holder
  • spoke wrench 0
  • spoke wrench 1
  • spoke wrench 2
  • socket tri tool 8, 9, 10mm
  • allen tri tool 4, 5, 6mm
  • small allen tri tool 2, 2.5, 3mm
  • lockring tool
  • large adjustable wrench
  • cable cutters
  • channel locks
  • vice grips
  • pliers
  • needle nose pliers
  • chain checker
  • crank arm bolt remover
  • crank puller
  • mallet/hammer
  • splined bottom bracket cup remover
  • freewheel keys
  • brake spring centering tool
  • allen key full set
  • 5mm allen wrench
  • chain tool
  • brake center bolt wrench 8/10
  • headset wrench 30/32
  • headset wrench 40/36
  • chain whip
  • 3rd hand tool
  • 4th hand tool (cable puller)
  • freewheel brush
  • 19mm wrench
  • 17mm wrench x2
  • 15mm wrench x3
  • 14mm wrench x2
  • 13mm wrench x2
  • 12mm wrench
  • 10mm wrench x2
  • 9mm wrench x2
  • 8mm wrench x2
  • 7mm wrench
  • 6mm wrench
  • 6mm allen wrench
  • 5mm allen wrench
  • 8mm allen wrench
  • 10mm allen wrench
  • long ¾ socket wrench
  • 15 mm socket
  • chain ring bender
  • valve core stem remover
  • foldable allen tool
  • torx tri tool
  • tire levers
  • tweezers
  • push pins
  • ruler
  • measuring tape
  • patches
  • electrical tape
  • scissors
  • glue x2 (check still good)
  • grease
  • rubbing alcohol
  • zip ties
  • rags
  • bike aid
  • Triflow x2 (full)
  • extra chain tool pins
  • trashbag
  • 1st aid kit
  • sunscreen [wiki editor's note: if you do a search for how many tons of sunscreen are in the ocean, you may rethink your sunscreen strategies]
  • gloves
  • brake pads
  • cables
  • housing
  • 5mm ferrules
  • 4 mm ferrules
  • cable crimps
  • bolts
  • nuts
  • washers
  • axle nuts
  • braze-on bolts
  • barrel adjusters
  • coaster brake arm brackets
  • Misc extra small parts
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