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Old 12-10-12 | 11:51 AM
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert

Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more

+1 Hozan lock ring tool. Also Hozan third hand tool

Sugino bb tool set (if you work on vintage bikes)

Workstands: at the home owner level, I like the non-Park tool brands the best, like a Spin Doctor Pro. At the high end level, I love the Park Tool stands (PRS2 or similar).

Truing stand on a budget? Think used. I bought a Park TS 2 (the one that goes for $200 new), used for $50. I've seen a second one at that price since. At least 90% of my tools were bought used.

+1 To below, unless you are working on bikes regularly, a truing stand is overkill. But if you find a deal on one.....

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