The 3 bike tools everyone needs
- 6 years ago
If you own a mountain bike, you should have these tools at the bare minimum.
Decent floor pump: http://amzn.to/1HdEhXm
Good tire levers: http://amzn.to/1HdEolU
Starter multi tool: http://amzn.to/1gmLtLl
Sweet multi tool: http://amzn.to/1HdEDxr
Suspension pump: http://amzn.to/1RjmYzk
Cheap pedal wrench: http://amzn.to/1NQO7E7
Awesome pedal wrench: http://amzn.to/1LRipaN
This video is to go over the bare minimum of tools you need if you own a mountain bike. I really mean it when I say “bare minimum"
Obviously we could talk about spoke wrenches, cassette removers, and a variety of other specialty bike tools, but today we’re only interested in what you need to have just to own a mountain bike.
So here’s your answer. A floor pump, some tire levers, and a multi tool. Sure, you’ll need to go to your local bike shop for most repairs, but to change a flat, top off your air pressure, or make adjustments you should be good to go.
Let’s review each tool. I think the floor pump comes in first because…. because fuck hand pumps, that’s why. You’ll use this at least once per week, and more if you get flats. Get a floor pump and thank me later.
Pretty much all modern mountain bikes have quick release skewers, so the only tool you need to change a flat is a tire lever, and a new tube of course. Please don’t use a screwdriver, this is Seth’s bike HACKS, but even I don’t condone fucking up your rim over a $5 set of tire levers.
Finally, we have our multi tool. Multi tools come in many shapes and sizes, but most will have all the allen keys you need, plus a few extras like screwdrivers. To adjust your bars, change your saddle height, or tighten obviously loose bolts this will do just fine.
Obviously we left out a lot of tools, but as I stated earlier we’re talking about the bare minimum you’ll NEED. Let’s talk about a few other tools you may want to invest in, even if you don’t plan on doing your own bike repairs. Firstly a pedal wrench would be a good investment. Sure, many pedals these days are fastened with a hex, but if you have a pedal like this one you’ll be damned trying to use a crescent wrench. You’ll scratch the shit out of your crank arm trying. Plus, pedal wrenches double as a 15mm for bolt on wheels like this one. If you’re changing between flats and clips, investing $15 on a pedal wrench will save you a lot of hassle, plus give you some added bonuses.
Lastly, and some of you may disagree, but I think a suspension pump is a must have for any mountain biker with suspension forks or rear shocks. Yes, this is the apitamy of a specialty tool, but it’s very simple to use and can save you some headaches. I like to run my shocks softer on the trails and harder on the street, so I’d be lost without this.
So, that’s pretty much it. If you just got a shiny new mountain bike, I hope you left the shop with at least a floor pump. You can get any of these items at your local bike shop, but if you want them now, check the description for some good buys on amazon. Until then, thanks for watching, and I’ll see you next time.
Decent floor pump: http://amzn.to/1HdEhXm
Good tire levers: http://amzn.to/1HdEolU
Starter multi tool: http://amzn.to/1gmLtLl
Sweet multi tool: http://amzn.to/1HdEDxr
Suspension pump: http://amzn.to/1RjmYzk
Cheap pedal wrench: http://amzn.to/1NQO7E7
Awesome pedal wrench: http://amzn.to/1LRipaN
This video is to go over the bare minimum of tools you need if you own a mountain bike. I really mean it when I say “bare minimum"
Obviously we could talk about spoke wrenches, cassette removers, and a variety of other specialty bike tools, but today we’re only interested in what you need to have just to own a mountain bike.
So here’s your answer. A floor pump, some tire levers, and a multi tool. Sure, you’ll need to go to your local bike shop for most repairs, but to change a flat, top off your air pressure, or make adjustments you should be good to go.
Let’s review each tool. I think the floor pump comes in first because…. because fuck hand pumps, that’s why. You’ll use this at least once per week, and more if you get flats. Get a floor pump and thank me later.
Pretty much all modern mountain bikes have quick release skewers, so the only tool you need to change a flat is a tire lever, and a new tube of course. Please don’t use a screwdriver, this is Seth’s bike HACKS, but even I don’t condone fucking up your rim over a $5 set of tire levers.
Finally, we have our multi tool. Multi tools come in many shapes and sizes, but most will have all the allen keys you need, plus a few extras like screwdrivers. To adjust your bars, change your saddle height, or tighten obviously loose bolts this will do just fine.
Obviously we left out a lot of tools, but as I stated earlier we’re talking about the bare minimum you’ll NEED. Let’s talk about a few other tools you may want to invest in, even if you don’t plan on doing your own bike repairs. Firstly a pedal wrench would be a good investment. Sure, many pedals these days are fastened with a hex, but if you have a pedal like this one you’ll be damned trying to use a crescent wrench. You’ll scratch the shit out of your crank arm trying. Plus, pedal wrenches double as a 15mm for bolt on wheels like this one. If you’re changing between flats and clips, investing $15 on a pedal wrench will save you a lot of hassle, plus give you some added bonuses.
Lastly, and some of you may disagree, but I think a suspension pump is a must have for any mountain biker with suspension forks or rear shocks. Yes, this is the apitamy of a specialty tool, but it’s very simple to use and can save you some headaches. I like to run my shocks softer on the trails and harder on the street, so I’d be lost without this.
So, that’s pretty much it. If you just got a shiny new mountain bike, I hope you left the shop with at least a floor pump. You can get any of these items at your local bike shop, but if you want them now, check the description for some good buys on amazon. Until then, thanks for watching, and I’ll see you next time.