Originally Posted by
ax0n
A bike work stand wouldn't hurt, either.
+1 on the bike stand. I have a Park
PRS-15 Probably overkill, but I got a good deal on it at REI a couple of years ago.
Originally Posted by
tjspiel
+1 on the Zinn book. I also have
The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair from Park Tools. There's a lot of overlap in coverage (of course).
Also:
Light-weight gloves to keep your hands clean when working with the chain.
Citrus-based hand cleaner for those times you
thought you didn't need the gloves.
Bandages, alcohol, H
2O
2, and Neosporin.
Degreasers and lubricants for moving parts, the subject of which could turn into its own religious war...