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Summary

The Bike Shop is where all specialty tools and parts for bikes can be found. If you need to do a simple tune-up or total rebuild the resources you need should be there.

Tools

Hand Tools

• Wrenches(metric)
• Sockets
• Allen Keys(metric)
• Chain Breaker
• Chain Wear Gauge
• Chain Cleaner
• Bottom Bracket Wrenches/Sockets
• Cassette Lockring Sockets
• Chain Whip
• Freewheel Removal Sockets
• Headset Wrenches
• Pedal Wrench
• Hub Cone Wrenches
• Wheel Truing Stands
• Spoke Nipple Wrenches
• Wheel Dish Gauge
• Bearing Presses
• Dropout Alignment Tool

Resources

• Lubricants
• Degreasers
• Grease

General Tuning Order

When doing a tune up, the order of operations should always be CLA = CLEAN, LUBE, ADJUST. Often, a proper adjustment can not be achieved until a component is clean and moving freely. Also, after cleaning and lubricating, you might find that an adjustment is not necessary. This is especially true for cables and brake pivot points.

Online Resources

https://www.parktool.com/en-us/ The largest and most comprehensive collection of how-to videos and articles on bicycle repair. Unlike most of the videos produced by YouTubers, these resources are concise and professionally produced. Almost every aspect of bicycle repair is covered, from vintage to modern.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/ Probably the best resource for researching bicycle standards and helpful “hacks”. Sheldon Brown was a pioneer of documenting bicycle standards in the early days of the internet and his website is a virtual database. Although the information is invaluable, the website itself is an antiquated hodgepodge of hyperlinks. Sometimes it may be easier to just use your favorite search engine and add the words “Sheldon Brown” to the end of your query (example: converting 7 speed hub to 8 speeds Sheldon brown).

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