WorldIRC
01-21-03, 09:12 PM
For those of you who either work at a shop or repair your own bikes, I was wondering what your preferred brand of tools is and what is your favourite tool from that brand.
General Cycling Discussion - What is your favourite tool?
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Joe Gardner
01-21-03, 09:23 PM
I am a fan of Park Tools, but my favorite (and most used) tool is a shop quality $45 pedro's chain tool, the thing is huge and heavy, and never fails :)
MediaCreations
01-21-03, 09:56 PM
My swiss army knife style allen key tool. It's got a bunch of allen keys as well as a falt and phillips screwdriver. Wouldn't be without it.
It's marked with the GIANT brand. (Or at least it was until all the markings rubbed off with constant use.)
It's marked with the GIANT brand. (Or at least it was until all the markings rubbed off with constant use.)
Hawkphoto
01-21-03, 11:03 PM
A hose, a spray nozzle, and some citrus biosolvent!
gmason
01-22-03, 03:30 AM
Original equipment manufacturer.
My brain.
Yes - I do understand what I have just done. ;)
Cheers...Gary
My brain.
Yes - I do understand what I have just done. ;)
Cheers...Gary
MoonBear
01-22-03, 09:33 AM
A set of picks. Useful for all kinds of things.
Bikedud
01-22-03, 09:42 AM
My Bondhus angled allen wrenchs.
They allow you to get to all kinds of stuff without taking things off or apart.
Blake
They allow you to get to all kinds of stuff without taking things off or apart.
Blake
a2psyklnut
01-22-03, 09:52 AM
The Pedro's Beverage Wrench
shokhead
01-22-03, 10:05 AM
The one that i hope doesnt go numb,well its my wifes fav at least.2nd fav has to be allen wrenchs.
toolfreak
01-22-03, 11:02 AM
5 mm hexwrench with T-handle.
:beer:
:beer:
A.troll
01-22-03, 11:19 AM
I like chainwhips. They have a kinky name.
I like some of my boyfriend Garbear's tools too. ;)
I like some of my boyfriend Garbear's tools too. ;)
BigHit-Maniac
01-22-03, 12:15 PM
My Topeak Alien. I bought it about 2 years ago and it's been the most useful tool I own. :beer:
hillyman
01-22-03, 01:25 PM
The crank arm extractor! It's neat setting it up and works much better than a ballpeen hammer:D
Scooby Snax
01-22-03, 02:20 PM
Favorite tools? Park, but my favourite tool of all is my loose lone 5mm ball ended long allen wrench...
Begger, does it do a good job!!
Begger, does it do a good job!!
Joe Gardner
01-22-03, 02:28 PM
Originally posted by a2psyklnut
The Pedro's Beverage Wrench
I bet that goes good with your Park Tool pizza cutter :)
The Pedro's Beverage Wrench
I bet that goes good with your Park Tool pizza cutter :)
Arsbars
01-22-03, 02:32 PM
duct tape
WorldIRC
01-22-03, 03:17 PM
President's Choice twist ties.
Raiyn
01-22-03, 03:30 PM
My Topeak McGuyver
honorable mentions: Zip ties (all sizes) and duct tape
honorable mentions: Zip ties (all sizes) and duct tape
WNCbiker
01-22-03, 04:08 PM
just any regular alien wrench
Moose
01-22-03, 05:24 PM
It's a three way tie between my sawzall, circular saw and air nailer.
I also really appreciate my speedwinder for changing bass strings.
I also really appreciate my speedwinder for changing bass strings.
bostnstreet
01-22-03, 06:49 PM
trueing stand definately. Most meditative.
WorldIRC
01-22-03, 07:09 PM
Originally posted by Moose
It's a three way tie between my sawzall, circular saw and air nailer.
I also really appreciate my speedwinder for changing bass strings.
Although this was really related to bikes, I agree about the speedwinder for when I'm changing my guitar strings.
It's a three way tie between my sawzall, circular saw and air nailer.
I also really appreciate my speedwinder for changing bass strings.
Although this was really related to bikes, I agree about the speedwinder for when I'm changing my guitar strings.
Moose
01-22-03, 08:34 PM
Originally posted by WorldIRC
Although this was really related to bikes, I agree about the speedwinder for when I'm changing my guitar strings.
Oh...well then I vote for the tire pump, riding would definitely suck without air in you tires!!
Although this was really related to bikes, I agree about the speedwinder for when I'm changing my guitar strings.
Oh...well then I vote for the tire pump, riding would definitely suck without air in you tires!!
blwyn
01-22-03, 08:39 PM
I'll second the crank puller nomination. They make slick work of a job that is otherwise extremely frustrating.
WorldIRC
01-22-03, 09:40 PM
I believe that the mechanic that an amateur cyclist pays is the best tool. Its automated, and it does the work for you. That includes, building wheels, truing wheels, overhauls, tuneups, and yes... pulling cranks.
Moose
01-22-03, 09:46 PM
Originally posted by WorldIRC
I believe that the mechanic that an amateur cyclist pays is the best tool. Its automated, and it does the work for you. That includes, building wheels, truing wheels, overhauls, tuneups, and yes... pulling cranks.
Just don't call him a "tool" to his face.
I believe that the mechanic that an amateur cyclist pays is the best tool. Its automated, and it does the work for you. That includes, building wheels, truing wheels, overhauls, tuneups, and yes... pulling cranks.
Just don't call him a "tool" to his face.
Guest
01-24-03, 04:55 PM
X-No-Archive: yes
I am sorry guy's, I am not a big tool man...hardly ever alocate time to play with them and I know they're feeling a bit rejected.
However, I do make time to play with the following tool... practice makes a perfect frame of mind to:)
I am sorry guy's, I am not a big tool man...hardly ever alocate time to play with them and I know they're feeling a bit rejected.
However, I do make time to play with the following tool... practice makes a perfect frame of mind to:)
fubar5
01-24-03, 05:09 PM
Truing stand.
1oldRoadie
01-24-03, 09:14 PM
And the winner is "A GOOD CORK SCREW".
lotek
01-25-03, 06:17 AM
Originally posted by 1oldRoadie
And the winner is "A GOOD CORK SCREW".
uhm, would that be the Campagnolo cork screw?
Marty
And the winner is "A GOOD CORK SCREW".
uhm, would that be the Campagnolo cork screw?
Marty
WoodyUpstate
01-25-03, 08:01 AM
The work stand. Everything begins and ends there. Wrenching is so much more efficient and pleasurable with the bike on a proper stand raised comfortably off the floor.
BikerRyan
01-25-03, 06:56 PM
Park tools are generally my favorite. This one gets a lot of use around our shop.http://www.parktool.com/images/tools/TP_2small.jpg
-Ryan
-Ryan
gmason
01-26-03, 02:35 AM
uhm, would that be the Campagnolo cork screw?
Damn, you caught me in my lie. ;)
Cheers...Gary
Damn, you caught me in my lie. ;)
Cheers...Gary
greywolf
01-26-03, 03:12 AM
Originally posted by WNCbiker
just any regular alien wrench
are you shore you dont mean alien whench, now thats kinky but thought provoking:)
just any regular alien wrench
are you shore you dont mean alien whench, now thats kinky but thought provoking:)
bentbaggerlen
01-26-03, 04:58 PM
Hmmmm....... Miller TIG machine, tube notcher :)
Joe Gardner
01-26-03, 06:59 PM
Ohh, forgot about the Park Tool chain cleaner. A must have for everyone.
MageJack
01-26-03, 09:07 PM
I really like the versatility of my little Crank Brothers multi-tool. I've fixed and/or adjusted many a bike while sitting around waiting for century rides to start.
Besides, the Campy corkscrew is too expensive me to have one.:(
Besides, the Campy corkscrew is too expensive me to have one.:(
RiPHRaPH
01-27-03, 06:36 AM
mario cippolini- he can be a real tool sometimes.