Originally Posted by
big chainring
The great thing about bike mechanics is it takes so few tools. Cable cutter, chain tool, crank puller and a basic metric wrench set will get most jobs done. I like a Quick Stick for removing tires.
The one thing that I am really starting to need is a work stand. I have a crude work bench/vise/drawer set up that I balance my bikes on when I'm working on them. Things tend to fall over, crash to the ground. I need a stand bad.
I have very limited space and don't even really have space for a fold up bike stand. This is a cheap
alternative and useful for most work. Does mean I have to work on the ground for BB stuff.
http://www.velo-orange.com/twolegstand.html
Others have these cheaper then Velo Orange, but I like VO.