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Putting together first bike. Need advice.

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#1 ·
I placed an order with www.grassrootsbikes.com for a Monocog and Monocog Flight. This will be my first time assembling any bike. I have the time and would like to attempt this feat myself. Will I be able to purchase the tools I need from a LBS here in Tampa or should I take a list of tools that I need to Home Depot?

What tools do I need?

Any links that offer advice or a walk through would be great.

Thanks
 
#2 ·
check out the tool kits from Nashbar, Performance etc. They have a lot of specialized tools that would cost a fortune purchased individually. Not the best quality, but you won't be using them every day.

The chainbreaker that came with my kit was crap, so I use the one on my Crank Bros multitool. You should carry a good multitool on your rides anyway.

Also some hex bits
( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=35183)
and a torque wrench
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944978000P

Cable cutters are nice to have too, but a Dremel works pretty well.

You'll also want a stand, you can make one from PVC pipe or find one on line.
 
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