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Tagged with maintenance tools
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Extractors for Centerlock rotors and Shimano HG cassette
I need to buy some basic tools to do some maintenance on my wheels, but I'm confused about what I need.
I want to perform the following operations:
change the cassette
I have a 11-34 10-speed ...
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How can I identify which side of my axle needs to be held with a cone spanner?
I need to replace my front axle. I've bought the new axle with bearings and lithium grease, but I obviously need to remove the old axle. I know I need to use a cone spanner on one side, and a socket ...
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What kind of tool do I need to change my bottom bracket?
I want to replace my bottom bracket, but I have no idea what kind of tool to use.
What kind of bottom bracket is this? What tool do I need to change it?
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What tool should I be using on this bottom bracket?
Belongs to a fairly basic kids bike. Bought second hand and was able to remove it using almost my fingers alone, with a little assistance from a flat head screwdriver.
After replacing the bearings, ...
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Will all chain wear tools work on any chain regardless of 9/10/11speed etc?
I have gotten a hold of a BBB chain wear tool to check my KMC x10sp chain. It seems to indicate I am at least at 75% wear. The chain checker does not have a serial or model number I can use to get ...
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Three-way hex driver that I can lock to something?
I know this looks like I'm asking for a product recommendation, but if there's an answer it is unambiguous and non-obvious, so I think it fits within the spirit of SE.
I want to chain up a three-way ...
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Pro and cons of "torsion based" torque wrenches
Brands like Canyon are delivering their bikes with torque wrenches that are based on the torsion resistance of the metal that mades up the wrench, like the one pictured below (for the working ...
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Is it possible to tighten/replace my wobbly spider?
I have a Shimano FC-M460 crank and the spider is starting to wobble a little. Is it possible to tighten or replace the spider? I can't figure out which tool I would need to order. Or should I just ...
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How can I undo the locknut on this Shimano 105 hub
I'm having trouble working out how to properly service this Shimano 105 rear hub. I've watched some videos, read Leonard Zinn's book and following Park Tools' instructions, but it doesn't help.
I've ...
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What is this tool? [duplicate]
I found a thin plastic tool, about 5cm long. It is engraved with the number 5. I believe it to be a bike tool. What is it?
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Tightening a loose bottom bracket
I bought a new bike a couple of months ago. Recently I noticed that the bottom bracket is getting loose. It is regularly unscrewing itself, and while I can screw it back in partially manually, I ...
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Skewer removal without quick release
I am trying to replace my cassette. I can not use my cassette removal tool as it is blocked by the skewer, so I need to remove it. From what I can see, the skewer is held together by two bolts. I have ...
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Are bleeding kit syringes single use?
I recently bought a bleed kit (for shimano brakes from shimano) and used it on my hydraulic brakes (successfully as far as I can tell). During cleaning up I noticed the syringe says it was for single ...
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How can I remove the stripped plastic cups of a bottom bracket?
I have a 2 frames with FAG bottom brackets (can't tell the exact model from the outside, but something like this):
(datasheet here) in various states of destruction
Bike 1
I didn't have the tool so ...
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Bushings vs bearings - maintenance difficulty
I consider purchasing a full suspension bike with a linkage using bushings, instead of bearings for the pivots (Ghost Path Riot). A review says:
The bushings are said to wear out quick, two to ...
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