Today I will detail out the Alternate Tools on the list and after that will come a post about he supplies and how I use them. Then we will finally get to some action. Hang in there! For now though, let’s see that picture of the Alternate Tools again…………..

Starting from the left again:
#1: Head Set [...]

In this installment I want to cover the tools I use in a typical tune up procedure. There will be exceptions to this list in certain circumstances because every bike is unique, but this should cover the majority of the bikes I see day in and day out.

Standard Tools:
1. Flat bladed screw driver
2. Phillips [...]

As a cyclist that tries to be frugal, or is forced to look for “alternative” means to get around more expensive fixes, I can’t think of anything better than “found” tools. What are “found” tools? well, in one way, the answer is obvious.
You have to be “on the ball” as a Blue Collar Mountain [...]

Have you ever found yourself on the trail without your trusty tire lever?  Perhaps you left on your bench at home, or it fell out of your seat bag that you forgot to zip up (again!).  Or maybe you don’t use tire levers but you just can’t get your riding buddies tire off without a [...]

It isn’t often that you plan to sit or walk in the wilderness with your bicycle. Breaking a chain on the trail with out the right tools can be disaster. If you are riding a further distance than you feel comfortable walking you should have a couple key items.
Chain tool [...]

Bicycle Tutor is something I have been recommending to many friends in the past couple weeks.  The site is very easy to use and the video’s are awesome.
Check out their latest video - How to Overhaul a Threaded Headset

Headset Cleaning
Wipe clean all of the bearing races located on both the frame and fork as well [...]