I agree these are jobs left to to well I was going to say "Pros" but I am not sure I would call some of the people I see in shops lately pros.

As for your personal tools forget about multi tools on your workbench. If you don't already have then go to sears and get yourself a nice set of Allen Wrenches (the ones with the ball on the end of the long handle) and a set "T" allen wrenches. A set of screwdrivers, a nice pair of diagonal cutters, and set of metric combination wrenches.

From the bike shop you need some good cable cutters that will cut Shimano type shifter housing and a good pedal wrench.

As your buying parts buy the special tools you need for that part. If your installing a Campi BB buy tool when you buy the part.

One important thing I found over the years is don't skimp on quality. you don't need SnapOn or MAC but but don't buy noname especially for Allen wrenches. Craftsman works great last and you can get them replaced (atleast I think you still can)

Others will have their own opinion but I use Harbor freight torque wrenches. not the best but likely not the worst and better than nothing.


OH cable puller... like a fourth hand tool.... see I have had mine so long it is easy to forget about it. They are a great help but you could get by without it.

Those kits look snazzy but what is the quality of the tool? Why have your tire levers in a tool kit when they should be in your seatbag? are these tools shimano only? what you your planning a Campi or Sram bike?