Resources
BIKE PGH EVENTS CALENDAR
BikePGH is transforming our streets to make biking and walking commonplace for all Pittsburghers in order to improve our quality of life and reduce the harmful effects of car dependence in our communities.
LEARNING LINKS
sheldonbrown.com encyclopedic site of all things bike!
bikerumor.com keep up with the newest stuff… you can subscribe and get regular updates
bikeradar.com another similar to bikerumor
MOMBAT website of mountain bike history
Shimano S-Tec industry-only portal to all things Shimano
bottom brackets explanations/descriptions of all them bbs
another bottom brackets a nice one from slowtwitch.com
drivetrain compatibility interesting read on shifter pull/cog spacing/derailleur pull
JIS vs Philips that you-tubes video I mentioned
how chains are made at the Campagnolo factory in Italy
how hydraulic brakes work excellent website for all things hydraulic brake-related
NeutralSupport.net my friend’s awesome website for tools and their use!
McMaster Carr the best tool site and rabbit hole of awesome stuff
Pedalingtools.com students may use discount code ABI_2022
wheelfanatyk.com my friend Ric Hjertberg of Wheelsmith has this amazing website
Abbey Tools those beautiful green tools from Bend, OR
Pedro’s Bike Tools New England-based company since 1989
Efficient Velo Tools Brett Fleming’s tools (and philosophy!) Portland, OR
Unior Tools Slovenian-made bicycle-specific tools
Hozan Japanese Tool maker
Birzman beautiful tools made in Taiwan
Tool list
by no means a complete list, just things to have for most common repairs. approximate retail prices follow. basics are starred.
general tools
*various sizes screwdrivers (from teeny to large, JIS, flat) $20+
torx wrenches T10,20,25 (most common),30,40 $10-15
*tri-allen w/4-5-6mm $8
*L-allen set w/ ball end 2-2.5-3-4-5-6-8-10mm (these are nice to use, especially the 3-4-5) $20
sharpened spoke (sharp awl) $2-8
bypass cutters $30- $70
side cutters $5-20
various pliers $10+
bench vise $50+
axle vise $10
hammers:
dead-blow/soft $10+
hard metal (various sizes) $10+
files $3-5+ each
combination wrenches 6mm-19mm $40-100
adjustable wrenches $20-50
adjustable torque wrenches $90+
preset torque wrenches $16+
wheel tools
*cassette lockring tool $8
freewheel tool $8
*chainwhip $20
cone wrenches 13-15-17mm $20
truing stand $80+
spoke wrenches $6+ each
bottom bracket/crankset/drivetrain tools
outboard BB cup tools (wrench/socket & puck tool) $20
cartridge BB tool $23
crank extractor (square/splined) $15
chainring bolt spanner $5
*chain tool $10-35
*chain checker $12
*pedal wrench $15
derailleur alignment gauge $80
bb lockring tool $20
pin spanners $12
other items
headset wrenches 30-32-36-40mm for threaded headsets $12+ each
headset press $160
headset cup removal tool $30
bearing press tools $200+
Hozan 4th hand tool (for tightening cables but also zip ties!) $25
mini belt sander $50+
variety of greases- Rockn’Roll Super Web & Motorex 2000 for bearings, Park PolyLube & FinishLine Teflon for general use/ threads
chain lubricant- ProLink, DuMonde Tech
work stands- Park PCS-10 or Feedback Sports Ultimate $180-250