What tools do you need for your bike maintenance?

[tony7kp]

Im a complete noob when it comes to doing maintenance on a bike, but want to get started. What are the tools you would think are required to do a complete maintenance on your bike? I'm guessing a good metric wrench set, a bike stand, and some typical tools like screwdrivers. Is there anything specific that you think that people would need to get to do work on the bike?

[Boom King]

A torque wrench and the OEM tool kit in addition to what you already listed.

[dino74]

Hex Bit Sockets are a must.
Hex T-Handles are nice but not a must have.
1/2 Breaker Bar
Make sure you get 6 point sockets, less likely to round a bolt head.

[alex.s]

basic:

• zip ties, duct tape
• full set of metric sockets up to i think 27 is the biggest for the rear axle with small, medium, large and breaker bar ratchets along with a torque wrench
• full set of metric allen wrenches (like dean said, t-handle and bit sockets are nice)
• japanese #2 (i think??) philips head screw driver and some various sized flat heads that come in handy for everything
• channel lock wrench
• vice grips
• RTV gasket maker
• stands

intermediate:

• air setup with impact air wrench, chisel, grinder, tire pressure setup
• tire spoons, rim savers, bead breaker, valve core tool, windex
• clutch grabber tool
• taps and dies
• bolt and screw extractors
• hand drill or press with high carbon bits
• jack
• blind bearing puller, sprocket puller
• vacuum brake bleeder
• chain rivet tool

advanced:

• full machine shop with CNC lathe, 5 axis mill, sheet metal working tools, cnc tube bender with automatic coper
• molding station, casting station, kiln, and automatic annealing oven
• dyno and flo jet
• like 10 dudes who do what you say