The beginner MTB toolbox
So you’re new to mountain biking, but may or may not be new to tools. Either way, you want to get started maintaining your mountain bike. These are the very first tools you’ll need to perform the vast majority of repairs. As you get down to more advanced repairs like bleeding brakes, replacing bottom brackets, and pressing headsets, you’ll most certainly need additional tools. For your first year though, this should easily cover it.
Stickers: https://www.sethsbikehacks.com
Not including the floor pump, you can get a box and fill it for under $100.
Here are the tools featured in the video, with economical and premium options listed:
Picks
Eco https://amzn.to/2G9utZa
Pro https://amzn.to/2MFvdq3
Floor Pump
Eco https://amzn.to/2WzDUqv
Pro https://amzn.to/2TnYfNH
Hex Wrenches (Allen Keys)
Eco https://amzn.to/2Wxu8oQ
Pro https://amzn.to/2Wwaz06
Three Way https://amzn.to/2MGqvZf
Tire Levers
https://amzn.to/2CVKte1
Shock Pump
Eco https://amzn.to/2G9CsWi
Pro https://amzn.to/2Towd4s
Bike Multi Tool
https://amzn.to/2MHvtoz
General Multi Tool
Eco https://amzn.to/2CUU9Fz
Better https://amzn.to/2DJjlk5
Pro https://amzn.to/2sRQR1s
Needle Nose Pliers
Eco https://amzn.to/2S8MBZN
Pro https://amzn.to/2G9tAji
Adjustable Wrench
Eco https://amzn.to/2GdzQq7
Pro https://amzn.to/2GdzcJd
Torx Wrench (star shaped bolt)
Just T25 https://amzn.to/2WwzX5S
Full Set Eco https://amzn.to/2FZ2mN5
Full Set Pro https://amzn.to/2TlqRqF
Torque Wrench (to tighten things to spec)
Eco https://amzn.to/2WxL5iS
Pro https://amzn.to/2G9un3K
Chain tool
https://amzn.to/2Wro7dz
#bikerepair #mountainbiking
WD 40 defeats all paper stickers ,,
Spray on……….
Wait a bit………
Peel
Wire crimpers are good for cutting cables and housing and the crumpet on top is good for chain master links
another park tool ads
3:25 i have the same one
Perfect!
Thank you Seth! I thought about writting a comment on another video about tools i should own! And then I found this video! Great content!
Honestly, I don’t get why everyone is using all the wrenches, etc. I just use bits for everything from dismantling my engines to getting stuck bolts loose.
L shaped T handle hex wrenches!
Do NOT use a Saskatchewan All-size for your fork! It will slip and fuck up the flats, they’re just soft alloy! Mill down a socket, do it properly.
Park tools new molty tool
Good video, thanks for the info!
a tackle box would be a really good pick too
Is it bad to use butterknifes as tire leavers on a BMX tire with tubes?
I use a ammo box as a tool box
Don’t count Pittsburgh (harbor freight brand) out just yet. I replaced the head gasket in my car with a Pittsburgh metric socket set as the MVT (most valuable tool). Though the 13mm socket did crack replacing my wheel bearing last week and the Craftsman I bought 10 years ago powered through like nothing.
The Louis Rossmann reference
"It has a label on it, that is near impossible to remove"
What do you fill your toes with
1:17 Use wd40, fool. Eats right through sticker shit
Why don’t u get metal tire levers
I work on cars a lot, just getting in to serious mountain biking though. Same as with my car, I’m gonna try and do most of my work myself. It’s good to have videos like this to know where to start with tools — thanks for that!
No more hanging my weight off of 30" breaker bars or ratchets with 5′ pipes over them though 😮
Hey Seth we have the same tool box
Remember, Sam Pilgrim only needs a stone and a hammer to build or repair a bike.
You sell a bike
You have the same toolbox as my dad.
You can also use WD40 to remove the stickers
never get tools made in China
I use a magnetic tray and it’s rather inexpensive and do more than their job
Are carrera bikes good
3:26 there are non-metirc wrenches?
7:14 why do you remove
o rings?
Good thing that I don’t have a T25 bolts
pro sticker removing hack!
use cheap vodka
I just got a Trek Marlin 5 today
For anyone who is wondering the price for all of the pro tools is $582.76 plus shipping.
Puncture kit
Hi Seth, are you addicted to tacos??????????
I prefer the folding Allen key sets. Smaller package sort of like a multi-tool for just Allen keys.
Bondus is what Park Tools hex wrenches etc. are made from (or made by) so buy them instead of Park tools. Cheaper and just as good.
Acetone is not the most skin or paint friendly, but works great for removing lots of adhesives and oils from cheap plastic bins or bare metal
I have a really cool pair of tire levers that explains to both sides of the tire
I don´t understand, how is it, that I can´t (dis)mount my plus-size tire (Schwalbe Rocket Ron tires on a Bulls rim) without (1.) breaking the bead by using my foot and (2.) using for the rest tirelevers? I mean I´m not that weak ,considering I´m a male junior competitive rower with nearly 8 years of training behind me (including weightlifting and all that stuff). Please help me, I feel stupid, when my (smaller) friend get his tire off in a pinch and I´m still working on that bead to break and then I need to ask for f*cking tirelevers?! Sry for my english issues I´m from germany but that doesn´t hold me off to watch your awesome videos Seth, thanks for all those smiles on my face every time I watch your videos!
Bruh, I bought a shock pump from a local shop for 120 aud and Seth is telling me they’re 20 bucks?
Adjustable spanner/wrench, for when you absolutely must ruin your forks.
Pretty much buy a park tool PK-3
How many poor sods striped there rear derailleur limit screw… I learnt the hard way
Tires not toes
Important thing to know about torx…. You have torx, and Torx PLUS. Very similar, but wrenches are not interchangeable !
You almost have all tools as my dad!!! Man!!! Love your videos my the way.
I worked as a bike mechanic for ten years and have done my own wrenching for much longer. Why am I watching this video? Because Seth is so darn entertaining.
Dear Seth, I have fitted Slime armour to kids wheels, but their sealant is terrible.