Home Mechanic Tool List: Intermediate

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Intermediate Tool List

Because these lists are for “average” bikes, your particular bike may need more, less, or slightly different tools than what is listed here. For example, if your bike has a “threadless” headset, you will not need the headset wrench listed for threaded headsets. When in doubt, bring your bike to a professional bike shop and ask about a specific procedure or tool. Better yet, sign up for the Park Tool School, a class in bicycle maintenance at your local shop.

There are several sources of tools. Non-bicycle specific tools are usually available at better hardware stores, automotive shops, tool stores, and some department stores. Check with your local bike shop for specialty bicycle tools. When a Park Tool is our recommendation, the tool number is given. There are some cases where there may be more than one Park Tool that will work—in these cases, we will recommend either the most common or the simplest tool.

Moving up from the Novice Repair-person, you want be able to replace a few worn out components, say a rear derailleur, chainrings, or cassette cogs. You want to be capable of adjusting bearings, but you won’t necessarily be pulling them apart. You will be working on other peoples bikes and need a variety of tool options. You want to be able to perform what bike shops typically call a “major tune-up”.

Tool Description	Park Tool Product	More Information
Bicycle Repair Stand	See Portable, Shop, and Wall-Mount Repair Stands	The stand forms the base of any good shop
Socket and Bit set	SBS-1.2	3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm hex bits T25, T30 and T40 Torx® style bits 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 mm and 1″ sockets
Torque Wrench	Park Tool Options	For use on small threads, use TW-5.2 For larger thread and larger torques, use TW-6.2
Hex Wrench Set	AWS-10 or HXS-1.2
Screwdriver Set	SD-SET	3/16″ and 1/4″ Straight Blade plus cross tip #0 and #2 (“Phillips”)
Hammer	HMR-4	Double ended, steel and plastic
Combination Wrenches	MW-SET.2, MWR-SET	Box end with open end on other side. 6 mm thru 17 mm
12″ Adjustable Wrench	PAW-12
BOTTOM BRACKET TOOLS
Cartridge BB Tool	BBT-22	Fits 20 tooth internal spline cups such as on Shimano® cartridge bottom brackets, FSA®, and Race Face® ISIS Drive bottom brackets
Bottom bracket external bottom bracket cup wrench	BBT-9	Threaded cups 44 mm in diameter and 16 notches: Shimano® Hollowtech II®, Campagnolo®, Race Face®, FSA®, SRAM®, and more
HEADSET TOOLS
Headset Lower Race Wrench (32 & 36 mm)	HCW-15	For threaded steering columns
HUB TOOLS
Axle Vise	AV-1 and/or AV-5	Holds axles without damaging threads
Cone Wrenches	SCW-SET.3	13mm thru 28mm excepting 25 and 27mm.
WHEEL AND TIRE TOOLS
Truing Stand	TS-8	Speed repair of wheels
Spoke Tension Meter	TM-1	Check tension on spokes
Spoke Wrenches	Spoke Wrenches	Many possible sizes and options. Select smallest size that fits.
Tire Levers	Tire Levers	Levers vary in design and fit
Patch Kit	GP-2, VP-1	VP-1 has glue in tube; GP-2 has pre-glued patches
Floor Pump	Floor Pumps	Pump head fits both presta and schrader
DRIVETRAIN TOOLS
Pedal Wrench	PW-3 or PW-4	PW-3 has 15 & 9/16″; PW-4 has 15mm only
Crankarm Pullers	CWP-7, CCP-22, or CCP-44	CCP-44 is for round, splined ISIS Drive® or Shimano® Octalink only CCP-22 is for square type spindle only CWP-7 works with either square or round spindles
Cassette/Freewheel Removers	FR-5.2G for the common cassette lockring	For the common threaded freewheel—FR-1.3
Sprocket Removal Tool (Chain Whip)	SR-12.2, SR-2.3	Needed to hold cassette while lockring is removed
Chain Rivet Extractor	CT-3.3	Compatible with 10 speed chain systems
Chain Wear Checker	CC-2, CC-3.2 or CC-4	Check chain for wear
Drivetrain Cleaning Kit	CG-2.4	Includes CM-5.3 Cyclone Chain Cleaner, GSC-1 Gear Brush, and CB-4 ChainBrite fluid
Derailleur Alignment Gauge	DAG-2.2	Aligns rear derailleur hangers
BRAKE TOOLS
Fourth Hand Tool	BT-2	Tightens cable slack by pulling cable
Cable Cutters	CN-10	Cuts both cable and housing

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Miscellaneous Supplies and Parts

Part / Supply	More Information
Shop Apron	SA-1, SA-3
Bearing Grease	PPL-1—Safe for suspension elastomers, ceramic bearings, and carbon fiber
Bicycle Cleaning Kit	BCB-4.2
Dummy Hub for bike washing	DH-1
Chain lubrication	CL-1.2
Thread Locking Adhesives	Medium duty, service removable
Degreaser for chain and parts	CB-4 Bio ChainBrite™
Hand Cleaner	Available from grocery and hardware stores
Alcohol	For cleaning brake surfaces and press fits
Polisher (glass cleaner)	For cleaning frames
Spare Tubes	Purchase to fit your tire size and valve type
Spare Gear Cables	Use only high quality cables
Zip ties	Various sizes and colors
Rags	Lots and lots of cotton rags