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Optional mountain bike tools and accessories
This entry is part of an ongoing series that focuses on building up a top notch tool kit that will allow you to maintain your bike on your own terms. Earlier entries outlined tools that you should have with you while riding and essential items for your tool box at home; this entry focuses on items that aren’t necessities for everyone but are of use for riders who take care of most of their maintenance on their own.
Optional mountain bikes tools, the basics
- Crescent wrench. A mid-sized crescent wrench comes in handy once in a while.
- Cassette removal tool. Used together with a chain whip, you can remove and replace cassettes as you see fit.
- Chain whip. Use with the cassette removal tool.
- Torx T-25 wrench. For removing rotor bolts. Make sure that you have the correct wrench for your rotor bolts.
- Bike stand. The Park stands are a great addition to your tool box (even if they won’t fit inside of it). They allow you to work on your bike in an easy, hands-free manner.
- Truing stand. This one is only necessary if you’re into building your own wheels and keeping them true. A good stand is expensive, so if you’re going to work on your own wheels make sure it’s something you’re interested in doing before you make a purchase.