Bicycle tools for beginners - what to buy?

2 months ago
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Which tools should you buy to start working on your bicycle(s)?

CONTENTS:
00:00 Why tool sets suck!
01:30 Allen (hex) keys
03:43 General must-have tools
07:19 Screwdrivers
08:38 Cassette tool
09:20 Adjustable wrench
10:34 Cone wrenches
11:35 Cable/housing cutter
12:29 Wrenches
14:55 Cutters (side/diagonal)
15:59 Valve core tools
17:04 Bottom bracket tools
20:14 Ratchet set
22:00 Digression
23:02 Chain whip
23:52 Razor
24:32 Pedal wrench
24:59 Disc/BB tool 2
26:26 Quill stem headset wrench
27:48 Cheap tools
29:26 Conclusion

Useful LINKS:

Wheel building tools:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/11876/bicycle-wheelbuilding-tools/

Phillips vs JIS (when Phillips is not a Phillips):
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/10583/phillips-vs-jis-vs-pozidriv/

Cup and cone hub service tools:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/1480/tools-for-bicycle-hub-overhaul/

Unior frame and fork tools:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6892/unior-modular-toolset/

My DIY bike stand:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/9838/bicycle-repair-stand-diy/

Unior bicycle tools:
https://bike.bikegremlin.com/6857/unior-tools/

KS Tools ratchet set (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3pLCn0a

Wera Phillips, Pozidriv and Flat screwdriver set (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/3lYeOjt

I've made separate, updated, videos with in-detail explanations about:

1) Screwdrivers and bit holders:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZZW8ZHTu4Q

2) Wrenches (spanners):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmeEL8s8JZA

BikeGremlin HUB:
https://www.bikegremlin.com

BikeGremlinTube HUB:
https://www.youtube.com/bikegremlin/

GremlinTube - a complete list of videos, sorted by categories:
https://www.bikegremlin.com/youtube/

Camera: Gox, the pale whitchdoctor

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