You will not find these
types of tools in your local hardware store. These are specialty tools
that only bike stores carry. Not everyone lives near a bike store. I know
that there is not one within fifty miles of my house. So what do you do?
The best thing to do is order your bike tools online. You can find every
type of bike tool made on the internet. You can have them delivered right
your door with the click of a button. Now that is working smart not hard.
Now that you know where to look. It is a good idea to know what you need.
Bike tools come in a variety of choices. The most popular bicycle tools
are multi-tools. These handy little tools feature a whole bunch of tools
packed nicely into one small package. You can think of them as the Swiss
Army Knife of bike tools and that is exactly what they look like.
One of the reasons that these tools are the most popular is obviously
the convenience factor. You get every type of tool that you need in one
small package that can fit easily into your pocket and some can even be
mounted right on your bike. They will be there when you need them the
most. If your bike breaks down in the middle of a ride, you will have
the tools right there and ready to fix it fast and easily.
What can you expect to get with these handy multi-tools? Here is a small
list of the most common types of tools available on these great little
tools.
- You will find a myriad of Allen tools. You know the ones that are
shaped like little stops signs but they have six sides. You get every
size imaginable. Most bikes use many different Allen bolts so this is
a necessity.
- You also get a flat head screwdriver and a Phillips or star head screwdriver.
These are tools that no bicyclist should leave home without.
- There are also spoke wrenches. You never know when you might need
this handy tool. Changing spokes without one is almost impossible.
- Torx wrenches. Some bikes use torx bolts and heads. Never fear! These
tools have you covered.
- They also have a knife, box wrenches, tire levers, steel wire chain
hooks, chain tool and compartments for spare chain parts.
- Some of them even have bottle openers. You never know when you might
need one of these. Celebrations happen everywhere.
These great tools are something that no bike rider should be without.
They are cheap, effective and convenient. |
