Getting Started - Raleigh EN 14764 Owner's & Assembly Instructions

EssEntiAL bikE tooLs
Traditionally when you purchased a bike, it came with a stamped out spanner which was supposed to cover all types of maintenance
required on your purchase. Today's bikes tend to be more complex and as such, there are many tools available for the task in hand.

Getting Started

Today's equivalent to that stamped out spanner is the hex key multi tool. Most
modern bikes now use metric hex or "allen" key fittings. The most common sizes of
these are 4, 5 and 6mm. This is normally enough for tightening handlebars, stems and
seat posts. These tools often include screw drivers too which are used for derailleur
system adjustments and fine tuning brakes.
You will also need some tyre levers, a wheel nut spanner (if the bike does not feature
quick release levers) this will be enough to get you riding. Don't forget to take a pump
and spare tube/puncture repair kit if you're going far from home.
The professional
For some people, there comes a time when they want to create their own professional workshop
either for their own satisfaction, or for a local club house. If this sounds like you, then why
not look at the combined ranges from Cyclepro and Unior. Here you will find specialist frame
preparation tools such as bottom bracket shell facing tools and head tube reamers. Quality tools
don't come cheap, but if used correctly you could still be using them in 10 years time.
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Home Mechanics
For most people, a broken bike means a trip to the local bike shop mechanic.
However, for those of you that like to tinker a bit and get your hands dirty, you can
be sure that your retailer offers a tool for the job in its comprehensive range. Here are
some pointers for those wanting to get to know their bike a little better.
A chain splitter will allow you to sort broken links, and to fit and shorten new chains,
cassette and freewheel removers are used to replace these items as they wear, and
are required if spokes need replacing in the rear wheel. A spoke key is a useful tool for
keeping your wheels spinning true. Finally, if you're going to fit your own inner brake
and gear wires, why not have the satisfaction of a clean cut of the wire by investing in
some quality cable cutters fit for the purpose? (Pliers are not the correct tool)