Originally Posted by
Geordi Laforge
nashbar tools generally suck.
I strongly second this. As well as "Spin Doctor" (Performance) tools.
Originally Posted by
Geordi Laforge
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.
I misread OP's post as "tools to carry with me on a ride" - Park Tools does offer a mechanic kit, may be worth looking into.
The only item on there I would dissent with is the glueless patch kit - I've had extremely bad luck with the Park Super Patch kits.
Definitely get a floor pump first. Small hand pumps are ineffective (IMO) for both home and quick-fix on the road. For the road, I stick to a CO2 pump. Also purchase a 15mm wrench, will work for your wheel nuts and pedal. And allen wrenches, I have some Gorilla Tools that were relatively cheap and work great (one end is rounded to attack at an angle!). Then probably a chain whip and lockring tool to keep your cog tight or switch it out when you want. The chain whip will likely require you to take an old 1/8" chain or section to build your own because 3/32" won't work.
After those main things, just start building up your collection. The nice park chain breaker is pretty pricey (although not as much as the Rohloff)