Originally Posted by
Soturi
Hi everyone,
I recently made the decision to purchase a Surly Steamroller, and as part of this new style of riding for me, I also want to perform my own maintenance. Up until now, I have generally just dropped my bike off at the LBS once a year and let them handle it for me, but now that I am finally purchasing my own bike (just for me!), I have a bit more incentive to take care of it. I'm still expecting to leave major problems up to my LBS, but it would be nice to be able to fix anything that arises in everyday use at home or on the road.
What would a basic kit list for this look like? I'm thinking of starting with a spanner (
http://www.parktool.com/products/det...=17&item=SS-15) and building from there. Other immediate items I can see being needed are a pump (need suggestions on this) and a hex wrench set (already have this). What else might I need?
Thanks in advance!
I wouldnt bother with that tool. dedicated tools are always best.
you'll need more than one tire lever and metal levers often scratch up your rims.
and longer wrenches for pedals/axles are better for leverage
purchase/obtain for basic home repair:
a decent floorpump - topeak joe blows are decent
pedal wrench - long one like pedros or park
chain tool - park
overhaul grease - rocknroll or phi wood
a set of tire levers - I like pedros
15 wrench from hardware store
chainwhip
lockring wrench
cable/housing cutters
metal file (for cleaning up the ends of housing after they've been cut)
botttom bracket tool (for the bb that came with the steamroller, you'll need bbt-22)
glueless patch kit
electrical tape
chain lube
degreaser
spoke wrench
hex wrench set (which you have already)
and then pick up a copy of zinn's "zinn and the art of road bike maintenance" - you'll be able to do most repairs yourself and only have to go a shop for more advanced stuff. after awhile, save up for a repair stand and some torque wrenches.