Bicycle Servicing Aids

There are several servicing aids that can be useful for maintaining and repairing a bicycle:

Cleaning supplies: A good quality bike-specific cleaner and degreaser can help to keep your bike clean and running smoothly.

Lubricants: A high-quality lubricant for the chain, gears, and other moving parts can help to keep them running smoothly and extend the life of the components.

Chain wear indicator tool: As mentioned before, a chain wear indicator tool can be used to measure the wear on your chain and determine when it needs to be replaced.

Bike stand: A bike stand can be very useful for performing repairs and maintenance on your bike. It holds the bike in a stable position and allows you to work on it more easily.

Tire levers: These are used to remove and install tires, they can make it much easier to change a flat tire.

Hex wrenches: Hex wrenches are a must-have for any cyclist. They are used to adjust and tighten bolts on the bike.

Torque wrench: A torque wrench is a specialized tool that is used to apply a specific amount of torque to a bolt. This ensures that the bolt is tightened to the correct level and prevents over-tightening or under-tightening.

Cable cutter and crimping tool: These tools are used to cut and crimp bike cables, which are used to operate brakes and gears.

Chain tool: A chain tool is used to remove and install links from the chain, allowing you to adjust the chain length or replace a damaged link.

Bottom bracket tool: a Bottom bracket tool is used to remove and install the bottom bracket, which is the part of the bike that the crankset is attached to.

s of servicing aids that can be useful for maintaining and repairing a bicycle. Depending on the type and complexity of your bike, other specialized tools may also be necessary.


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