Basic tools for newbie

[NCFC-Biker]

Could you give me some ideas on what basic tools it would be good to keep please?

Even types of lubricant/oil for the chain, best things to change tyres with, puncture repair kit and any other bits that would come in handy.

Thanks.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Tyre levers for getting your tyre off when you need to.

Track pump for keeping your tyres at the correct pressures.

Mini pump for taking with you on rides

Lubes - I use finish line ceramic.

Baby wipes - great for a quick clean of the bike

 

[xxDarkRiderxx]

You have probably answered your own question, but this is the basic kit I travel with.
Tire Levers for changing tires : http://www.wiggle.com/lifeline-professional-tire-levers-set-of-3/
Puncture kit: I use the Halfords ones.
Multi Tool, this one has a chain breaker: http://www.wiggle.com/crank-brothers-19-function-multi-tool-gold/
Small pump: http://www.wiggle.com/lezyne-alloy-drive-mini-abs-pump-with-hose-small/
Spare inner tube.

You will probably want a track pump at home so you can get high pressure before leaving on your rides.
If you really want to do your own maintenance then invest in a tool kit which will cost £40 and upwards depending on tool quality.

Lubes: I have a wet and dry combination, for Summer and Winter not sure what wiggle are doing now but your local bike shop can probably recommend something.

Hope this helps.

 

[13 rider]

Allen keys 4mm, 6mm or a multi tool we various tools for basic adjustments

 

[derrick]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/building-a-bike-maintenance-toolkit.192922/

 

[Racing roadkill]

This is superb. It's a pump which can fit to the frame, or in a bag, but it's clever design means it pumps to the same pressure as a full sized track pump ( up to 130 psi) with no effort at all. It's saved my backside many times. Don't just take my word for it.

http://road.cc/content/review/9073-lezyne-micro-floor-drive-hp-mini-pump

If you get some decent tyre levers as well, the p*ncture fairy will be no worry at all. Carrying a multi tool, and a preset torque key, is a good idea too.

This is a good one.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/reviews/tools-maintenance/ritchey-torque-key

 

[guitarpete247]

I started with a Lidl tool kit

and have used this as a starter then have been adding to it and improving bits as I've needed them.

Well I say started. I have had several bike specialist tools for many years but have had to keep replacing them as and when younger brother borrowed them. He tends not to tell you he has taken it and never brings them back.

Not used chain whip yet and chain tool looks like it might be made of cheese.
Just bought a lifeline torque wrench from Wiggle.
Have chain wear guage, cable cutter, collection of spanners, soacket set and screwdrivers I've had for many years. Trackpump is from EBC
For on the road, Multi tool, levers, spare tube, glueless patches and minipump.

 

[NCFC-Biker]

Great help from you all. Thanks a lot!!

Derrick, Maybe I should have tried to find that. Plenty of bits in there.