They have all the tools, even the ones very rarely used. Some folks are dedicated enough to go all out, and set up an at home shop that rivals most actual bike shops. The “Better Than Most Real Bike Shops” Set Up I can do most of the work on my bikes, but there’s still a few things (like installing headsets) I take them to the LBS for. Some bike-specific tools like cone wrenches, bottom bracket wrenches, cassette lock ring sockets, and a chain whip will take care of almost everything your bike could need, including swapping entire drivetrains, changing fluid in suspension components, hub overhauls, etc. Not much to it, but it got me by for a few years.Ī few additional tools will take care of 95% of the work you might do on your bike. Also, tackle boxes work really well and are often cheaper than proper tool boxes. A small toolbox will easily swallow all of that, is nice and portable, and doesn’t take up much space. An allen wrench set, adjustable wrench, pliers, chain tool, floor pump, and tire levers will take care of most needs. You need very few tools to do basic maintenance on your bike: adjusting shifting, installing a new chain or shift cables, adjusting fit and control positions, changing tires, etc. So here are a few different set-ups and some additional tips for setting up a shop to work with whatever space and budget constraints you might have. I’ve been there myself – I started riding when I lived in a 600 square foot apartment on the 3rd floor of the building and space was at a premium! There’s also the fact that some bike tools are expensive, and you may not want to spend a lot of money on tools you’ll only use once a year. Of course, you may not have the space to dedicate to a full-fledged shop, but there are still options. Having the right setup even makes working on your bike, dare I say,enjoyable. Setting up a home bike shop makes it easy to perform basic maintenance on your bike.

Small bike workshop