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re:Tools to build bike
In category Tech issues
Written by graa

I'm planning to build up a bike frame, and am wondering if people could recommend a tool set that has all the necessary items for this task. There seem to be a few out there on the market, which presumably are of varying quality and completeness.

I have minor repair tools around the house (i.e., chain tool, allen wrenches, etc.) but need quite a bit more.

Thanks for the advice -

Nom Sahiro

re:El cheapo tip of the day
In category Tech issues
Written by paradox

Take the 10mm stem binder bolt out of an old bicycle and give it a 90 degree bend and use it to remove your shimano cassett.

Ultegra Front with bar end
In category Tech issues
Written by Wildcat_X

I would like to attain more "holding power" from a front bar end shifter. I am using an Ultegra FD-6503 front deraileur and Bar-End
Shifters - SL-BS77. How can I get more holding power in the front bar end shifter? As I ride along, especially over bumps, the spring tension of the Front Deraileur pulls the shifter towards a downshift.

Is there a method to get more holding power?

Is there another

re:Must-have tools for home use?
In category Tech issues
Written by Woolridge

Okay, so I've been given some degree of freedom with respect to my next major bike shopping excursion, and I was thinking of getting a decent set of tools to work on my bike(s).

Any suggestions for "must-have" items?

I'm already planning to get a work stand. I've got a complete set of box-end wrenches, and the like. I'm just looking for recommendations for those bike tools that I won't reali

Detailed Manuals for the Trek Liquid 20
In category Tech issues
Written by Phish66

A long time ago, back when I had a $1000 Buick Century, my dad managed to buy for me the complete Buick mechanic's shop guide to the car.
This literally had every single detail, to the smallest mote, about this car, how to diagnosis and repair it. It was definitely money well-spent.

Now a decade later, I have two $2000 Trek Liquid 20s. The bike is great, and I love it, however, it's a lot more

7 Products tagged with "allen wrenches"

Inline Y Allen Wrench 4/5/6mm 118445

This is one of the most useful tools we sell. We use the same tool in our shop!!! Updated with a comfortable non slip rubber center. A must-have for every mechanic. 4,5,6mm allen ends.