[Btyler311]

I'm riding a Haro ICS 5.0 (hard tail) with the Duke Air fork.

What do I really need tool kit wise for doing regular maintainance and what should my job list be? (like how often do I need to clean/lube the chain n stuff.)

I'v got a fork pump and some allen wrenches from working on my old Honda Shadow, an adjustable wrench or two and some screwdrivers, thats it. I can spend about 50 bucks or so on tools if I need to.

I am pretty mechnically inclined and want to be able to do all the regular stuff myself.

You know like what's your tool time routine?

Ty

 

[Echo]

Most people I know have a silly amount of bike tools. But you can do most of what you need to with a chain breaker, crank puller, spoke wrench, and allen wrench set.

 

[jacksonpt]

Must Haves:
- allen keys
- chain breaker
- cable cutters

Should Haves:
- repair stand (out of your budget at the moment, but should still be on your wish list)
- crank puller
- spoke wrench

You'll get lots of different opinions on what types of maintenence you should do and when/how often. It all depends on how you ride and where you ride.

For most people, cleaning and lubing your drivetrain (chain rings, cassette, chain, der pulleys) on occasion is probably enough. I do it about once a month because of how wet/muddy it is where I ride. If it's dry where you ride, it's probably not as big of a deal. Some people do a lot more, some people don't do anything.

 

[Sir_Crackien]

get youself a good tri tool, its a tool that looks like a Y and has a 4,5,6mm allen wernch it really make working on your bike much easier and quicker. also get the above mentioned tool because it you want to do your onw work they are all NEEDED.

don't forget the most inportant thing you can do is to keep it clean

 

[BikeGeek]

Most people I know have a silly amount of bike tools.

Add me to that list. I like to do all my own wrenching though.

jacksonpt has the right idea on must/should although I would add a BB tool to the should list...you've got a crank puller on there, you might as well. I like to check that everything's tight, including my BB, about once a month.

 

[caputo1989]

go to www.Jenson.com and get the tool set for 40 bucks it got every thing you will need.

 

[lovebunny]

its www.jensonusa.com big guy

 

[merrrrjig]

Ya I had that toolset and it worked fine except the crank puller is for square tapered bottom brackets, and the bottom bracket tool is for splined not truvativ, and a bike stand is a must, and its not out of you spending limit, I got a bike rack thing as home depot for $7 and it worked perfect!

 

[Morryjg]

Or.........better yet.........find a friend that has a complete bike shop and mooch tools off of him.

Make sure the tools that you get, if you only have one of them, are small enough to throw in your camelback and take along on rides.

 

[TheMontashu]

BB tool helps alot and i would get some sort of cog brush