Tools to invest in

By MrFixie

You’ll need tools for a safe and smooth fixed-gear ride:

Tools fall into two categories: carry with tools and home tools. When possible, Park brand tools are most desirable for their quality and longevity.

We suggest you carry these tools with you on every ride:

  • Tire levers – You need two but they’re usually sold as a set of three. These, Zefal Tire Levers, are very durable and made from super-tough polymer construction.
  • A portable pump – Choose something small that has presta capabilities. The Nashbar Convertible Mini Pump is a good pick.
  • Gauge – if you don’t have a gauge on your pump, you’ll need one to get your tires inflated to their recommended pressure
  • Allen wrenches – to adjust handlebars on the stem, seat post clamp, tighten loose components
  • 15mm wrench – for your wheel’s nuts
  • Park MTB-3 Multi Tool- Contains 22 tools including a chain tool, tire lever, phillips head screwdriver, and more.
  • Tube patch kit – you don’t have to throw out that old tube, fix it later when you get home and recycle. These Pre-glued Patch Kit peel and stick patches are pre-glued and easy to use to instantly repair your inner tube in a fix.

Bike maintance is important to keep your bike tuned and your rides safe:

  • Home kits – The quickest way to amass a bike tool collection is by purchasing a Tool Kit.
  • Bike stand – It can be pretty frustrating to perform repairs without it. This stand, by Park, is a is a bit pricy, but will last forever and save you backache.
  • Crank arm remover – If you intend to change your cranks, you’ll need to buy an extractor. The Park CCP-4 Crank Puller is specificcaly designed to remove crank arms from Pipe Billet bottom brackets and does not work on square tapered Bottom Brackets. The Park Tool Crank Puller is a compact crank puller and can be used to remove splined Octalink and ISIS Drive crank arms, as well as square-holed crank arms.

Tools to specialize your bike:

  • Park HG/DISC Lockring Tool – Updated version of the classic FR-5 hyperglide tool, now deeper for removing shimano disk brake lockrings.