Tool lists

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

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• 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