Bike Tune-Up Tips

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Bike Tune-Up Tips

To do some basic tune-up a cyclist might consider having the following tools:

• Allen wrenches (2-8mm) - An Allen wrench, Allen key, hex key or hex head wrench is a bicycle tool used to drive screws and bolts with a hexagonal socket in the head.
• Chain tool - A chain tool is a small mechanical device used to "break" a bicycle chain in such a way that it could be mended with the same tool.
• Cone wrenches - A Cone Wrench is a thinner than standard open ended wrench designed to fit the narrow gripping surface on the bearing cones of a bicycle wheel hub. Typically, the wrench will be in a "dogbone" shape, with a different size opening on each end.
• Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead)
• Open and/or box wrenches (8, 9, 10, and 15mm)
• Spoke wrench - A spoke wrench is a small wrench used to loosen or tighten the tension in a spoke.
  Common sizes include:
  • .127" (3.23 mm)
  • .130" (3.30 mm)
  • .136" (3.45 mm)
• Tire levers - A Tire lever is a tool for removing tires from bicycle rims.
• Pump - A bicycle pump is specifically designed for inflating bicycle tires.

References

• www.bicycle-repair-4u.com