3-Way Allen Wrench & Allen Keys
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With the hexagonal cross section, a 3-way Allen wrench will cover nearly every bolt you have on your bike, while the keys will work where the 3-way Allen wrench won’t. Whether you’re doing routine maintenance, adjusting your brakes, or working on your drivetrain, these tools are must-haves.
Cassette Lockring Remover & Crescent Wrench
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The cassette lockring remover will help you remove and clean your cassette. You’ll use the crescent wrench to get extra leverage on the cassette tool.
Chain Tool
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Having a chain tool makes it easy to remove your chain when you need to replace it or fix a broken chain.
Flat-Head & Phillips Screwdriver
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Screwdrivers are always good to have. On a bicycle, one of the reasons you’ll need a screwdriver is to adjust the limit screws. The limit screws control the movement of your derailleur limiting how high or low it moves.
Needle Nose Pliers
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Needle nose pliers are great for those tight little places where you can’t seem to fit your fingers.
Pedal Wrench
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To take your pedals on and off, it helps to have a wrench to remove them with ease.
Torx T25 Wrench
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Most high-end bikes now have a few certain bolts that are Torx and 97% of the time they are going to be T25, so having this wrench on hand will be helpful.
Scissors
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These come in handy everywhere whether it be for cutting bar tape or cutting a bash guard for your bike.
Wire Cutters
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Wire cutters are a must when cutting your shifter cable and housing, and especially for zip ties.
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