has any new complete bike tool set
come out in the last few months ?
what tools are a must for DIY bicycle repairs . ?
park, pedro’s, most of the bike tool companies sell a “kit” with varying amount of spec (and $$)
for somebody just getting started building a tool set, I always say.
- Good pump (you’ll use it every day)
- A couple different types of allen wrenches from 2mm - 10mm (T handles, L handles, etc) Most bolts on the bike are allen. Again, a nice set will go a long way compared to the cheap stuff, less chance of rounding a head or stripping a bolt. Torx as well if you want to add on.
- A torque wrench, bare minimum a 4nm, 5nm and 6nm key (again park/ritchey etc) but preferably something like a CDI adjustable.
- Cable cutters
- A rubber mallet
- Screwdrivers (note a lot of phillips head bolts on bike parts aren’t actually american phillips. A JIS screwdriver will help keep you from stripping stuff)
- Some grease
- Chain lube
- Tape (duct and electrical)
- Tape Measure
That’s a solid start. Of course having a solid collection of tools is a lifelong goal that you are always adding to. 
one tool i lack
is that tool used to take out a left crank arm star looking nut.
i had to rig a device for now.
but i know it will make the star thing get ugly with continual use
park, pedro’s, most of the bike tool companies sell a “kit” with varying amount of spec (and $$)
for somebody just getting started building a tool set, I always say.
- Good pump (you’ll use it every day)
- A couple different types of allen wrenches from 2mm - 10mm (T handles, L handles, etc) Most bolts on the bike are allen. Again, a nice set will go a long way compared to the cheap stuff, less chance of rounding a head or stripping a bolt. Torx as well if you want to add on.
- A torque wrench, bare minimum a 4nm, 5nm and 6nm key (again park/ritchey etc) but preferably something like a CDI adjustable.
- Cable cutters
- A rubber mallet
- Screwdrivers (note a lot of phillips head bolts on bike parts aren’t actually american phillips. A JIS screwdriver will help keep you from stripping stuff)
- Some grease
- Chain lube
- Tape (duct and electrical)
- Tape Measure
That’s a solid start. Of course having a solid collection of tools is a lifelong goal that you are always adding to.
add the abbey crombie tool to remove the cassette and pedros vise whip wrench to hold the cassette.
one tool i lack
is that tool used to take out a left crank arm star looking nut.
i had to rig a device for now.
but i know it will make the star thing get ugly with continual use
Park tools BB wrench has that tool on the end of the handle.
I never bought a tool kit. Just kept buying various cycling-specific tools as I needed them. Already had good wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, so just needed BB wrench, chain whip, chain tool, cassette tool, and so on.
good catches, knew I forgot something. Also a BB specific removal/install tool is a must.
Pedro’s sells a small tool to remove the bolt from nds hallowtech cranks. Couple of dollars. ^ as said above also comes on the Park Tool
Totally depends on what you are prepared to do. If you are a guy/gal that wants to save a few bucks by doing basic adjustments or are you prepared to set up a shop in the garage. Two totally different needs/objectives with two totally different sets of answers to your initial question.
good catches, knew I forgot something. Also a BB specific removal/install tool is a must.
Pedro’s sells a small tool to remove the bolt from nds hallowtech cranks. Couple of dollars. ^ as said above also comes on the Park Tool
i think wheels mfg has a new BB tool that’s pretty sweet.
http://wheelsmfg.com/professional-universal-bottom-bracket-press.html
wow that’s a great price for an at home press. I spent about triple that to do the same thing