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How to Start down the Road of Bike Repair and Maintenance ?
When it comes to bike repair and maintenance, the starting point is knowing the various parts of a bike, their function, and how they work together. When you know the various parts of the bike, you know,
- How bearings reduce friction when you ride
- How to tighten threads an appropriate amount
- Why cables for brakes are different than shifters
- What combination of gears is best for your bike
- How springs drive derailleurs
- How to make sure a quick release wheel doesn't become dangerous
When you've figured out all the parts of your bike and how they work together, you're ready to get started on your journey. But wait! First you need a shop where you can work. Working on a bike doesn't require a lot of space, but it helps to have a location where you can operate comfortably. You'll want enough space for tools, a drop cloth to protect the floor, good ventilation, and lighting.
If you're serious about bike repair and maintenance think about two major additions to your shop:
- A workbench with a flat surface where you can work
- A bike stand that will hold your bike off the ground
You don't have to run out to the store to start your tool set. Many of the tools you need are probably in your house. If you have a variety of wrenches, Allen wrenches (hex keys), screwdrivers, pliers, and a hammer, you'll be able to perform a number of basic procedures on your bike. As you move into more advanced procedures, you'll need some specialized tools.
You may want to wait to buy a specialized tool until you have to actually perform the procedure it's used for. For example, you may need a crank extractor to remove a crank arm. Instead of running out to the store and buying a crank extractor right now, wait until you do your annual maintenance on your bike and actually need that tool.
When you do decide to purchase tools — such as a chain tool, chain whip, freewheel tool, or spoke wrench — you need to decide whether to buy them on the cheap or invest in a more expensive brand that will likely last longer than your bike.
Finally, to keep the moving parts of your bike in good working order, purchase an all-purpose lubricating oil. Focus on lubricating your chain and the pivot points in places like the brakes and derailleurs. Having a cleaner around when you're working on your bike is just as important. Look for an environmentally friendly product, such as a citrus degreaser.
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Hex $7.99 Two-time Hugo Award winner Allen Steele expands the universe of his Coyote saga with the story of Hex, a habitat the size of an entire solar system that could be a utopia—or nothing but a cosmic mirage… The danui, a reclusive arachnid species, have avoided contact with the Coyote Federation—until now. Initiating trade negotiations, they offer only information: the coordinates for an unoccupied world suitable for human life—a massive sphere composed of billions of hexagons. But when the Federation’s recon mission goes terribly wrong, the humans realize how little they know about their new partners… |
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Hex By Steele, Allen $29.77 The galaxys finest engineers, the danui, initiate trade negotiations with the Coyote Federation and offer them the coordinates of an unoccupied world suitable for human life in this new novel from the Hugo Awardwinning author of Coyote Destiny 20,000 first printing. Author: Steele, Allen Publication Date: 2011/06/07 Number of Pages: 331 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 1.25 Width: 6.25 Height: 9.25 |
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Allen 604 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $3.1 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 5/64 in, 3/32 in, 1/8 in, 5/32 in, 3/16 in, 7/32 in, 1/4 in Tip Type = Hex Overall Handle T |
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Allen 17m Long Arm Hex Wrench. Each $13.09 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Metric Tip Size = 17 mm Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen 5/64 Long Arm Hex Key. Each $2.71 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 5/64 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen 9/64 Long Arm Hex Key. Each $2.4 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 9/64 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen .035" Handi-Hex Driver. Each $8.01 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. Handi-Hex Drivers are designed for general use and production assembly operations using socket screw products Versatile drivers feature adjustable, replaceable Allen Bits Each handle identified by bit size Measuring System = In |
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Allen 616 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $15.35 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 5/64 in, 3/32 in, 1/8 in, 5/32 in, 3/16 in, 7/32 in, 1/4 in, 5/16 in, 3/8 in Tip Type = Hex Overall Length = 6 in Handle Type = L-Handle Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Customers |
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Allen 770 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $21.74 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 0.050 in, 1/16 in, 5/64 in, 3/32 in, 7/64 in, 1/8 in, 9/64 in, 5/32 in, 3/16 in, 7/32 in, 1 |
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Allen 668 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $28.54 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 0.028 in, 0.035 in, 0.050 in, 1/16 in, 5/64 in, 3/32 in, 7/64 in, 1/8 in, 9/64 in, 5/32 in, |
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Allen 675 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $26.34 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 1/16 in, 5/64 in, 3/32 in, 7/64 in, 1/8 in, 9/64 in, 5/32 in, 3/16 in, 7/32 in, 5/16 in, 3/ |
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Allen 641 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $6.03 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. Resists rotational distortion All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Rotates to 270 degrees to a firm stop for better torquing and access Nickel-Chrome-Moly alloy steel provides outstanding torque |
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Allen 606 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $8.32 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 0.050 in, 1/16 in, 5/64 in, 3/32 in, 1/8 in, 5/32 in, 3/16 in, 7/32 in, 1/4 in, 5/16 in, 3/ |
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Allen 780 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $69.76 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 3/32 in, 7/64 in, 1/8 in, 9/64 in, 5/32 in, 3/16 in, 7/32 in, 1/4 in, 5/16 in, 3/8 in Tip Type = Hex Overall Length = 6 in Handle Type = T-Handle Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide H |
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Allen 664 Hex Key Set. 1 Set $6.43 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 5/64 in, 3/32 in, 7/64 in, 1/8 in, 9/64 in, 5/32 in, 3/16 in, 7/32 in, 1/4 in Tip Type = He |
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Allen 9m Hex Key Set. 1 Set $9.46 Manufacturer: Allen. 1 Set. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Metric Tip Size = 1.500 mm, 2 mm, 2.500 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm Tip Type = Hex Overall Hand |
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Ln11 - Allen Hex Scr $69.48 [188-LN11] UPC: 03710348445 1.31 LB |
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Allen 02357030 38 Short Arm Hex Key $17.67 All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit. Resists rotational distortion. Tip Size: 3/8 . Tip Type: Hex. Material: Alloy Steel. Finish: Black Oxide. Handle Type: LHandle. |
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Allen 02357032 12 Short Arm Hex Key $19.76 All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit. Resists rotational distortion. Tip Size: 1/2 . Tip Type: Hex. Material: Alloy Steel. Finish: Black Oxide. Handle Type: LHandle. |
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Allen 02358024 12 Long Arm Hex Key $21.24 All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit. Resists rotational distortion. Tip Size: 1/2 . Tip Type: Hex. Material: Alloy Steel. Finish: Black Oxide. Handle Type: LHandle. |
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Allen 02358020 516 Long Arm Hex Key $17.68 All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit. Resists rotational distortion. Tip Size: 5/16 . Tip Type: Hex. Material: Alloy Steel. Finish: Black Oxide. Handle Type: LHandle. |
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Allen 02357038 34 Short Arm Hex Key $26.9 All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit. Resists rotational distortion. Tip Size: 3/4 . Tip Type: Hex. Material: Alloy Steel. Finish: Black Oxide. Handle Type: LHandle. |
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Allen 02357850 6Mm Metric Cushion GriptHandle Allen Hex K $23.02 All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit. Resists rotational distortion |
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Allen 5/8" Short Arm Hex Wrench. Each $7.64 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 5/8 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Mee |
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Allen 7/16" Short Arm Hex Key. Each $2.96 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 7/16 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen 7/64 Short Arm Hex Key. Box of 100 $20 Manufacturer: Allen. Box of 100. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 7/64 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Han |
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Allen 5/16" Short Arm Hex Key. Each $2.89 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 5/16 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen 5/16" Long Arm Hex Key. Each $3.47 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 5/16 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen 1/2" Short Arm Hex Key. Each $5.95 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 1/2 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Mee |
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Allen 3/4" Short Arm Hex Key. Each $12.61 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 3/4 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Mee |
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Allen 1/4" Long Arm Hex Key. Each $2.88 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 1/4 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Mee |
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Allen 7/32" Short Arm Hex Key. Each $2.52 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 7/32 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen .050 Short Arm Hex Key. Box of 100 $18 Manufacturer: Allen. Box of 100. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 0.050 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Ha |
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Allen 3/32" Short Arm Hex Key. Box of 100 $18 Manufacturer: Allen. Box of 100. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 3/32 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Han |
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Allen 7/8" Short Arm Hex Key. Each $22.34 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 7/8 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Mee |
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Allen 1" Short Arm Hex Key Bit. Each $30.34 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 1 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Meets |
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Allen 14 mm Long Arm Hex Wrench. Each $8.81 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Metric Tip Size = 14 mm Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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Allen 3/16" Long Arm Hex Key. Each $2.51 Manufacturer: Allen. Each. All hex keys are precision formed to exact tolerances for precise fit Resists rotational distortion Measuring System = Inch Tip Size = 3/16 in Tip Type = Hex Material = Alloy Steel Finish = Black Oxide Handle Type = L-Handle Me |
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