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My Favorite Tools (With Links) - My Home Bike Mechanic Shop Tour

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Here's my Toolbox Tour. This is what I have in my home bike mechanic shop, where I build up all the review and experiMENTAL bikes you see on the channel. I've been a bike mechanic for 25 years, and these are all the tools I use to make my job possible. Using the links below will help support this channel so I can make more videos.
Links:
husky tool box - amzn.to/3tx5Egr
gojo scrubbing towels - amzn.to/2YseWPg
goo gone - amzn.to/3DWGm04
tri flow drip bottle - bit.ly/2WZUjJu
rubbing alcohol spray bottle - amzn.to/3DYmIAI
mineral oil brake fluid - bit.ly/2X4HoX5
loctite stick - amzn.to/3nfdSbS
squirt lube - bit.ly/3nbh6NC
muc off chain lube - bit.ly/3jTXThe
orange seal endurance sealant - bit.ly/3jSh8I5
sram butter fork seal grease- bit.ly/3DZjwor
anti sieze finish line- amzn.to/3tmBtZj
brake cleaner (unclorinated) - amzn.to/3tpz408
finishline fiber grip - amzn.to/3DSosf3
tri flow grease - bit.ly/3yN7I4Y
tri flow aerosol - bit.ly/3BQuOcV
dot 5 brake fluid - bit.ly/3zOY5UG
wd40 - amzn.to/3hc2oSy
viewtainer - amzn.to/3ne0yEz
nitrile gloves - amzn.to/3DXuWJh
Milwaukee Inflator. I love this thing! Two versions. 1) Tool + battery + charger: amzn.to/38Vdqrj Tool only (if you already have the charger): amzn.to/38Vdqrj
Presta adapter: amzn.to/3cMADx1
Magnetic parts tray - amzn.to/3hvEwtF
Paint pens - amzn.to/2VpqHFd
Safety blade - amzn.to/3zUUPr1
Ferrules - amzn.to/3ne0O6v
Valve stems - amzn.to/2X228P7
Topeak ratchet stick - bit.ly/2VmWqqn
Topeak nano torqbar - bit.ly/3yWvOKy
squegee for adhesive install - amzn.to/3jS9E8b
sanding foam block - amzn.to/3zXa6aS
magic eraser - amzn.to/38M9Q2b
shift cables - bit.ly/3BQx97H
bb tools - bit.ly/3jTZWlq
magnet on a stick - amzn.to/3DZly83
knipex needle nose - amzn.to/3tmCYqp
small screwdriver - bit.ly/3n95RoY
shock pump - bit.ly/2WZX0L6
gorilla tape - amzn.to/3kYaP5c
electrical tape - amzn.to/3tlFTzH
tri flow grease - bit.ly/3yN7I4Y
knipex parallel pliers (med 7”) - amzn.to/3tAUbwB
knipex nippers - amzn.to/3BNpWFm
park tool master link tool - amzn.to/38Pye3a
no name cable cutters - amzn.to/3ndciaK
milwaukee side cutters - amzn.to/3DOZHAa
abby bike tools dual Crombie - bit.ly/3nbKtiJ
bb tools - amzn.to/3ySlrHM
topeak d torq wrench - bit.ly/3he7YnD
rubber mallet - amzn.to/3BNqzic
ABBEY HAG Clone - amzn.to/3tlGEsx and this: amzn.to/3l0rxB3
birzman chain whip pliers - bit.ly/348A5yY
pedal wrench (I bought this one and love it) - amzn.to/3zUkIXW
park tool headset press - amzn.to/2YCSByI
dental picks - amzn.to/2WYyvyy
accugague tire pressure gauge - amzn.to/3E0hq86
specialized EMT Pro tire levers - www.specialize...
sram b-tension chain gap guide - amzn.to/3n9Mb4b
capri vise - amzn.to/38PA7Ni
wera hex plus stainless wrenches - bit.ly/3toKtgy
milwaukee storage boxes - www.milwaukeet...
Shimano bleed kit - amzn.to/2WWP2T6
SRAM bleed kit - amzn.to/3hedlDj
pipe cutter - amzn.to/38M8fcO
headset cup removal tool rt-1 park tool - amzn.to/3yQnBHJ
deburr tool - amzn.to/3tverPZ
park tool star nut setter - amzn.to/3yVuW97
wheels mfg bearing press - amzn.to/3heaytX
park tool internal guide tool - amzn.to/38Pnhys
mitutoyo digital protractor - amzn.to/3jRSEPn
metric tap and die set - amzn.to/3yS8SfD
spoke tensionmeter - amzn.to/3nhUsDv
milwaukee shop vac - amzn.to/3zUlQuE
hardtail party stickers - patreon.com/hardtailparty
mitutoyo monster calipers - amzn.to/3yQn60j
park tool wall mount head stand - bit.ly/2VmNe5l
toe strap strap - amzn.to/3BUWPAb
safety blades - amzn.to/3l2FfTS
Safety plastic razor blades - amzn.to/3zUUPr1
Hose cutter - amzn.to/3DWNOs4
Note: some of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above.
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@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Do you wrench on your own bike? I think everyone who rides a mountain bike should learn to work on it to some degree. The more you can do yourself, the more money you save, and the better your bike will run. Hopefully these tips help you start your tool collection.

@alexandertaylor8870 2 года назад

I recently started building up my tool set further and finally got a bike stand. The cabling and drivetrain always intimidated me in the past, but it's all about just buying the tools for the different jobs as you go and taking the time to figure out how to get it done. There are so many resources to walk you through each job. My process is reading, rereading manuals, then watching and rewatching youtube videos for each job as I do it.

@patchesthejaybird8431 2 года назад

I started when I was 11. My dad had some tools, including a spoke wrench, which I attempted to use. I was really bad then. I tried to build a wheel set, they both ended up tacoed. I slowly got better and better. By the time I was in college I got a job wrenching on the campus rental bike fleet, and did that for over 4 years. I've been building my own bikes up from the frame since 2000. Doing it yourself saves tons of bucks that I just didn't have back then. Now I just enjoy the work. BEST tools I added to my kit were torque wrenches. No worrying about over or under torque destroying parts! I wrecked a fork in the past over torquing things. Also I have seen cranks destroyed due to under torque of the crank bolts, or pedals. I think everyone who is capable should at least learn to clean and lube chains, repair tubes, and fine tune derailleurs. This will save the bike wear and tear, and make it ride its best until a pro mechanic can give it an overhaul.

@big_red_machine3547 2 года назад

Yes. About to convert my 2010 Norco Sasquatch into an Ebike with the Bafang SSHD mid drive

@Oldmtbdad 2 года назад

On your pedal wrench, use one of your paint sticks to mark the side you said you use 99.99% of the time. The visual cue will help.

@roblootens2994 2 года назад

Again, great video Steve! Love the organization. Now I'm off to fed ex to pick up my Stanton Sherpa 3 😁

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Congrats!

@dl6860 2 года назад

Thanks for this! Trial and error is too expensive for tools - you're saving us time, money and headache!

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Agreed. Thanks for the kind words.

@cameronlesley2428 2 года назад

Your toolbox tour makes me see how messy mine really is, and it’s telling me to go tidy up my work bench. Love the channel

@johnster187 2 года назад

My Xmas list for tools has just increased, the wife will not be happy at all...😁 Very useful video Steve, thankyou very much. 👍

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Whoops!

@trev-trev 2 года назад

Sharpie tip: Store metallic silver and gold Sharpies cap-side down to increase lifespan.

@isaacbrooks5999 2 года назад

As a woodworker, DIYer, bad bike mechanic, this shop video is awesome! Rubbing alcohol with a sprayer is super useful (and cheap).

@chiefsilverback 2 года назад

I have rubbing alcohol in one of those cheap condiment bottles with a thin nozzle, you can get a dozen pack on Amazon for $15. I might get a sprayer as well, but I also have the WD40 Electrical Contact cleaner, which is basically rubbing alcohol in an aerosol.

@ryanmiskin 2 года назад

I can testify to how effective the magic eraser is. My bike has a matte finish and when I clean it a lot of the time there are scuffs that won't come off with a rag. Magic eraser worked every time.

@rpiian 2 года назад

I think I’ve bought a fair amount of MTB tools/supplies because of you, this is helping me remember what I have 😁. I don’t get to ride/wrench as much as I’d like, but I pride myself in being self sufficient, and saving money. Being able to fix something overnight and ride the next day is invaluable. I saw a few more tools I’d like that would definitely help (star nut setter, deburr tool, parallel wrench). I also just learned about Loctite sticks the other day at work. Thanks for sharing Steve!

@chiefsilverback 2 года назад

In COVID times being able to do your own wrenching is really important given the backlog for services at bike shops. I buy tools as I get to a job that needs them, or after I've hacked the job once without the proper tool and decided my time is worth more than the $20/$30/$40 it would cost for right tool!

@stallmanvar 2 года назад

Nice setup Steve. This video fits me very well, specially because I'm in the process of adding new tools to repair by myself my marin san quentin 2. You know the amount of satisfaction every time we work in our bikes.

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Glad to hear you're wrenching on your own bike!

@CasperRc81 2 года назад

A lot up people don’t know if used correctly they will hold grips on your bars greatly and mist it on(wd40) just don’t douse it on. Some have to set up longer. Works good on coolant hoses slide on and creates a bond. I absolutely love your channel. I’m buying myself that journal you recommended and the relationship cards on your Grand Canyon ride I believe. Thank you so Very much and may god continue to richly bless you and your family.

@tomlamontagne4319 2 года назад

Just starting to collect tools for my own home shop so this was great for seeing what i will need. Definitely will be looking at that Milwaukee air compressor. Thanks for the great advice and content ✌

@akkdm1 2 года назад

Just in time to make my Christmas list for my wife! I’ll be optimizing and expanding my workspace this Winter. So many great ideas here.

@niceG3s 2 года назад

Thanks for all your help Steve. Just made a list. Trying to do it all myself. 2-6 week shop delays via COVID sucks. You spent more time on nail polish than I expected... Kidding, great video!

@edritchie270 2 года назад

Hydrogen chloride and phosgene is what comes off break cleaner after welding. I worked in the motor sports industry for 15 years and can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people do this. Scary stuff for sure. Great video as always.

@akkdm1 2 года назад

Why is it so poisonous? Vapors?

@edritchie270 2 года назад

@@akkdm1 Yes . Phosgene gas was used in World War 1 . I believe it close to mustard gas . Acetone was the best thing to use cleaning parts to be welded. I'm guessing all brake cleaner isn't the same BUT I'm not going to try it.

@lkaprals Год назад

Use finish line speed degreaser! It will replace rubbing alcohol and the brake clean.

@stefromfortworth 2 года назад

26:35 dude, just mark the side you use the most often with some touch up paint…? Loved the video. I’m definitely going to buy one of those loctite chapsticks

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

I've done that, but it's annoying enough that i got another one. I probably use a pedal wrench 1000 times in a year.

@glock19gen3 2 года назад

Very nice. Tri flow is absolutely amazing!

@workhorsemtb7075 2 года назад

When you use it to lube your squeaky closet door hinge before you go to work so you don't wake your wife up in the early morning anymore you also get to smell it all night...bonus

@158158cow 2 года назад

Awesome video. I definitely nerded out on a few of those tools. I’m 25 and have been slowly building up my tool arsenal - approaching your level!

@SebSto3D 2 года назад

Great advise and tips, thank you for that. Really valuable for someone like me who is getting more and more into working on my bike myself. It would be awesome if you could make a series of tutorial videos about building and servicing bikes, i bet you have a ton of valuable experience you could share.

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

I'd love to do that one day but I don't have the bandwidth. In the meantime, check out my friends channel, Syd fixes bikes

@SebSto3D 2 года назад

@@hardtailparty Thanks for the recommendation.

@user-ux7gm8tu3w 13 дней назад

Dude.A trick to attach handles of hammer combi pliers allen key set.Wood glue Professional Bison Construction glue D4 this (fizzing) Polyurethane !! This works perfectly.

@Marcus_pePunkt 5 месяцев назад

6:27 I've got the Muc-Off dry lube and the wet lube. The dry lube makes the chain so much noisier in comparison, so i tend to not use it, even in the summer.

@RichardKean_o7 2 года назад

My mum worked at Sears selling furniture for years. They used WD40 to keep the display furniture looking good. It was the only product that stood up to kind of floor traffic they saw. So yeah, it's great for cleanup and polishing :)

@davidh6340 2 года назад

Amazing video as always and thanks for the compilation of links! That list took awhile, I’m going to your Patreon site now. Christmas list!! Party on!

@benitezjosem30 2 года назад

Great video. Thank you for sharing Steve.

@chrisoliveira2038 2 года назад

Great concise tool summary. I have gathered many over the years and you hit on all my favorites. I'm normally a Phil Wood grease fan, but will have to give the clear stuff a try or just keep wearing my black shop apron for protection.

@raulespinoza5819 2 года назад

Good video! In workshop I have Unior, Pedro's, Super B and IceToolz .

@jeffneisler1405 2 года назад

Steve - great info! Just put in Amazon order for a hand full of items. By the way, Walgreens carry's the spray bottles of alcohol here locally . They come in handy, I always keep one in every vehicle & in a couple spots in my garage.

@michaeltoy8985 Год назад

Replace the Wera hex keys with the PB Swiss Rainbow hex keys. They are powdered coated with a durable finish! 💪

@moonrabbitshuttles 2 года назад

Wow! This was awesome. Thanks for sharing!

@markx9623 Год назад

Got also the Wera hex plus wrenches. At least here in Germany you can buy all the wrenches separately if one is missing or broken (had the same problem w/ the orange one). Will definitely buy the Topeak ratchet stick and some other tools 👍

@ronniekaftal1729 2 года назад

Great Video! I learned allot. I think there is only one kind of "tool" I have and can recommend people and its my small portable pressure washer. its cheap rechargeable power washer with small water reservoir for washing a complete bike at low pressures. It gets you a clean a bike in less than a minute or two and I usually do it before loading it on the roof rack and let it dry on the ride home. Saves tons of water and make sure you don't carry dusty bike inside your vehicle or bring dusty / muddy bike back home after the ride. I used the karcher one but I am sure there are more brands offering similar things. I also use it to wash my boards and staff coming back from the beach. but that may not be applicable in Sadona :-)

@olshamus 2 года назад

If anyone is looking to make a cheap DIY headset/bb press, I found that threaded rod, two hockey pucks (with holes drilled in the center), and two large washers (to give the pucks rigidity) works quite well and doesn’t mar or damage the headset cups or paint as easily.

@MrProctitus 9 месяцев назад

I marked my pedal wrench with white paint on the 15mm side so i can instantly see which side to use

@tombowman9463 2 года назад

This is a surprisingly helpful video. Amazon is going great!

@chiefsilverback 2 года назад

If people haven’t tried the new Wolftooth Components cleaner/lube I would recommend you do. My chain literally gets cleaner with every ride!

@whatchulookinat338 2 года назад

I've never before had caliper envy.

@jackcarter233 2 года назад

Great stuff again like always

@Reedys_Digest 2 года назад

Great video thank you. Loads of really useful info.

@sixate 2 года назад

Must have taken a lot of time to list all the stuff you use. The Topeak Ratchet has always interested me. I might need to pick it up and add to my own toolbox. I've bought every tool I've needed over the years plus quite a few I want because they looked very useful.

@stephenkohler3472 Год назад

Grease, oils, and lubes is where the N+1 rule was born.

@FordTechGuy Год назад

Great video. I'm a professional mechanic for Ford and a wannabe mountain bike mechanic as I perform most all light repair on our bikes and maintenance. FYI, your toolbox is now available. Through Amazon, it's almost $2000.00. I purchased mine through Home Depot, delivered, it was less than $800.00. I'm actually going to use it in the shop for light automotive repair. Just wondering if you had a link to the undershelf led you used. The wife and I subscribe to you and Dusty Betty. You are doing a great job with the videos and information. I'm going to become a Patreon subscriber soon to your channel.

@hardtailparty Год назад

I don't remember which light I use exactly, sorry. Thanks for watching!

@MozzMataz 2 года назад

Hey Steve thank you for the great video! I also wanted to let you know the link for the husky toolbox and Gojo towels is the same.

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Thanks for catching that.

@CasperRc81 2 года назад

Perhaps colored heat string or dip them in colored plasti dip

@steffankristiansen5556 2 года назад

I learned that I never can build a bike on my own if it requires all these tools🤯

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

One bike build doesn't require all these tools, but running a RU-vid channel where you review bikes does.

@kipcc3918 2 года назад

Who else hates crown races with no slits? I always make to cut a slit on my crown races so it wont be a hassle, I swap forks out from bike to bike and it’s the best hack that I could’ve done. I also prefer buying headsets with the pre cut ones just to save time. Pro’s is you eliminate the need for bulky tools like a CRR(crown race remover) And CRS (crown race setter) from park.

@wesleywermuth9545 2 года назад

Sweet video!

@michaelthoen5129 2 года назад

You don't have any electronic shifting or dropper post, since it is the way of the future and prices are coming down wouldn't it save you money and time in the long run?

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Yeah, I'd love a wireless dropper and drivetrain for making these builds easier, but unfortunately they cost more than i a month of RU-vid income. It would take a LOT of housing and cables to make up for the cost. Not to mention i need various dropper sizes and lengths, and multiple drivetrains for things to be able to swapped from one bike to the best, it gets expensive quick. If i had a big budget, I'd probably run all wireless stuff. However, i think having a great fork or wherlset or frame is far more important.

@adanielweaver 2 года назад

Loved this. I've been building up my workshop and also have gotten sucked into toolbox wars. Just got a Nepros Stubby 1/4in ratchet with a spinner and some PB Swiss socket bits and its been fantastic to play with. I picked up the same inflator on your reccomendation and it's new favorite as well. I still use a hacksaw with a guide for cutting bars and steerers. Is it worth getting a pipe cutter for my new 38?

@dcrooster3610 2 года назад

Good info-thanks!!

@NealHartsChannel Год назад

Excellent video! What is the part number or model of the grease applicator on your tube of clear grease?

@hardtailparty Год назад

It came with one of my Santa Cruz bikes, sorry I don't have a model number.

@philhunt1442 Год назад

Is the orange wheel press different than the big silver one you have hanging?

@big_red_machine3547 2 года назад

Heat shrink those hex wrench covers. It should suck those sleeves on tight

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

At the price wera charges, they shoudlnt need a fix like this.

@brownsworthy7323 2 года назад

I love Wera tools

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

I've been a little disappointed with their durability lately.

@brownsworthy7323 2 года назад

@@hardtailparty I've got the spanners and hex keys and they're good but admittedly certainly don't get as much use as yours would

@quinnharnett1311 2 года назад

Do you have a preferred floor stand? Something for storing your bikes upright by just holding the front wheel?

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

This one: bit.ly/3zFOYoh

@ooiak3387 2 года назад

Thanks !!!!!

@paulv8453 2 года назад

Steve, did I hear you correctly when you said that you switch your brake calipers to the Paul Comp cable actuated brakes?

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

Yes, the Paul klampers are my favorite disc brake

@paulv8453 2 года назад

@@hardtailparty So if you were to build a bike you would opt for the Paul Comp vs hydraulic? Even on MTB bikes? I’m just used to seeing them on adventure or every level bikes

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

@@paulv8453 yes, see my video on the topic

@ryanmiskin 2 года назад

You just gotta paint one side of that pedal wrench so you can see which one to use.

@William.N 2 года назад

Love the setup! It is definitely something to aspire to. Do you have any suggestions on 'must-have' tools for someone just starting out or wanting to do basic maintenance? Like the top 5 or (insert other arbitrary small number here) tools to have.

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

I talk about some of the must-haves in this video. It all depends on what you need to do and what you do the most.

@William.N 2 года назад

Went back and watched the video listening closely to use cases. Got some good ideas for my birthday list. Thanks!

@dkamish1258 2 года назад

Thanks a lot Steve, I'm going to get some of these that you recommend. Do you have a link to Amazon for tools you didn't recommend? I was going to get the Park TM-1 Spoke Tensiometer and a few others.

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

See the video description

@diygeneration5566 2 года назад

*How do you manage to keep such an order? I can't do it ;-)*

@thomaskuhn6541 2 года назад

Do you have a preferred brand of fork fluid, or do go with the branded fluid that the fork manufacturer recommends?

@ryanmiskin 2 года назад

Do you have a wheel truing stand that you like? I want one but I don't want to spend park tool money.

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

The only ones i use are park

@chiefsilverback 2 года назад

I have the Feedback Sports stand, it's the only one I've ever used and whilst you're not getting the level of accuracy a pro grade Park Tools stand will give you it's probably good enough for most people. They claim you can use it as a dishing tool also, but i find it's easier to have a separate dishing tool. One caveat, when I got mine it was considerably cheaper than the Park Tools options. I think the price has gone up so depending on the difference you might want to grab a blue one...

@josephhowie9806 2 года назад

Thanks for another great video Steve. Can I ask why it's bad to have your fork set down on the ground when hammering in the star nut?

@josephhowie9806 2 года назад

@@uber_franz1126 I've done it on my Fox 36 after removing the rebound dial so it was only set down on the bottom bolts. You think there is any harm in that?

@josephhowie9806 2 года назад

@@uber_franz1126 had it on some closed cell foam so fingers crossed. Thanks for the advice

@wonderwatch2239 2 года назад

It’s Knipex not nypex, k is spoken like a c, and I like in interesting… its hard eya?

@hardtailparty 2 года назад

So it sounds like snip-ex?

@jimmeridda 2 года назад

Those Milwaukee storage boxes are brilliant. I'm finally going to try that inflator after seeing how much you love it again. This was a very helpful and nerdy fun vid.