Tool kit

oggiet · 4 Dec 2019 at 22:30

Looking to buy tool kit for my MTB , anybody got any recommendations please.

Begbie · 4 Dec 2019 at 22:36

Buy good quality tools when you need them IMO.

Depends what your going to be fixing. Good set of allen keys are a must.

DereksDontRun · 5 Dec 2019 at 08:37

do you mean a multitool to go on the bike/bag to be used mid-ride, or tools for use at home?

ttaskmaster · 5 Dec 2019 at 11:10

I would say that Topeak do some pretty good mid-ride kit.
I don't actually ride pedal bikes myself, but on the advice of those that do and so need compact, comprehensive tool kits, I have a couple of the Topeak ones with ratchets, sockets, ¼" bits (allen, cross, Torx) and the like.
They rave about them for the bike, and I use mine all the time in other daily doings. I wish I'd known about these back when I had my first motorcycle!

I have this one in my work bag right now: https://www.topeak.com/us/en/products/mini-tools/1076-ratchet-rocket--lite-ntx--(2018)

For just standard tools in the home workshop, Halfords stuff is pretty good and usually well priced.

oggiet · 5 Dec 2019 at 19:23

Thanks for your input guys. At the moment I'm having problem with breaks scraping against front break rotor. Have already purchased tool for straightening the rotor but not sure what else I will need, I guess Allen keys ? That Topeak kit that ttaskmaster listed looks like a good start I guess ?

Very new to mountain biking so please go easy on me

DereksDontRun · 5 Dec 2019 at 21:18

oggiet · 6 Dec 2019 at 08:41

DereksDontRun said:
Off the top of my head...

Mid ride tools:
multitool with chain-breaker - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-hexus-x-multi-tool/rp-prod170986
.....or https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-ninja-mountain-bottle-cage-multi-tool/rp-prod147678 if you sacrifice the chain-breaker
pump (hand pump or co2, with canister) - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-mini-dual-pump-with-gauge/rp-prod74982
.....or https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lifeline-cnc-co2-inflator-thread-on-valve-head/rp-prod165265
decent tyre leavers - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/park-tool-tyre-lever-set-tl-4-2/rp-prod149830
.....(I can usually change a tyre without needing them, but if it's silly not to on a long ride)
reusable cable ties - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reusable-cable-ties-5x300mm-pieces/dp/B012ANYLRM?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2

spares to take on ride:
tube
co2 canisters
quick-link/powerlink:
.....8 to 11 speed - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/sram-powerlink-powerlock-chain-connector/rp-prod871
.....12 speed Eagle - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sram-Powerlock-Connector-Chain-Chains/dp/B07D8VV4P9

spares to take on long rides (or at least have in the car)
brake pads - https://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/shop/mountain/mountain-braking/mountain-disc-brake-pads/
mech hanger - https://gearmechhanger.com/

Tools on a longer ride:
adjustable wrench pliers - https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNIPEX-86-03-125-pliers/dp/B00I8N282O
penknife

Tools at home:
bike stand - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oypla-Mechanic-Folding-Bicycle-Maintenance/dp/B00KGZCOIK?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2
decent allen keys (ball end help too) - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-allen-key-x-9-ball-end-set/rp-prod10192
shock pump - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lifeline-shock-pump/rp-prod155352
track pump (high volume one if you're fitting tubless tyres) - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/topeak-joe-blow-max-ii-track-pump/rp-prod4949
brake bleeding kit - https://www.epicbleedsolutions.com/
Even a bike toolkit is helpful if you need a spoke key or chain whip - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-bike-tool-kit-18-piece-/rp-prod40997
torque wrench (arguably more vital if you have a carbon bike) - https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/x-tools-essential-torque-wrench/rp-prod155414
pressure washer (or hand-pump weedkiller sprayer for the budget aproach)
chain cleaner
degreaser
lube
bike grease
brake disc cleaner - even touching the brake discs with your fingers can transfer oil/grease to them

not sponsored by CRC, just they're easy to find stuff on...

Much appreciated ! Will go through these and order on boxing Day sales

ttaskmaster · 6 Dec 2019 at 10:33

oggiet said:
I guess Allen keys ? That Topeak kit that ttaskmaster listed looks like a good start I guess ?

Check their other kits and gadgets too. They have various products that, to me, make a lot of sense for MTBers.
Much of their stuff can be found in Go Outdoors shops, if you want to have a look first, and usually at decent prices.

oggiet · 6 Dec 2019 at 16:32

ttaskmaster said:
Check their other kits and gadgets too. They have various products that, to me, make a lot of sense for MTBers.
Much of their stuff can be found in Go Outdoors shops, if you want to have a look first, and usually at decent prices.

Will do, thanks mate !