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Óscar Pujol presents his essentials for his small home workshop. Tools and spare parts necessary for the basic mechanics of your bike and its tuning. Don't miss the video!
From the moment we decided to create content related to basic bike maintenance and the must-haves to always keep on hand, Óscar Pujol immediately came to mind. Over the past year, for all his adventures, challenges, and trips, Óscar has relied on Eltin Workshop Series products to keep his bike in top condition and quickly fix any mechanical issues he encountered along the way.
Across Andes, Mediterranean Epic, UCI Gravel World Championships, Titan Desert Morocco, Spanish XCM Championship, KM Cero Madrid Tarifa, Colina Triste, Basajaun, Badlands, Titan Desert Almería... these are just some of the events Óscar has taken part in over the past year. On top of that, various trips, challenges, and adventures on two wheels, always faced with the joy and energy that define him. Not bad, right?
To handle such a packed calendar — in addition to his excellent physical preparation — Óscar has always had to make sure his bike is in top condition and that he can quickly fix any unexpected issue. With so many trips, discipline changes, and varying conditions, he must always have his essential bike tools close at hand. So... who better to tell us about them than Óscar himself? Hit play! Below we’ve summarized everything...
Track pump for bicycle
Very important! Before every ride, you should check that your tire pressure is correct. To do this, it’s essential to have a Track Pumps with a pressure gauge to measure how much pressure your tires have.
Depending on the type of cycling you’re doing and the terrain conditions, you’ll need to adjust your tire pressure. For example, if you’re going mountain biking in muddy areas without much loose rock, it’s advisable to lower the pressure to gain more grip. Other key factors in determining the right pressure include the tire’s construction, its volume or width, and your body weight.
While checking tire pressure, you should also inspect the condition of the tire itself make sure the tread is still in good shape, that it hasn’t lost grip, and check for any major cuts. This directly affects your safety, so if you notice any damage, it’s best to replace the tire.
Floor stand or bike support.
It serves many purposes — from parking your bike without leaning it against a wall, to transporting it in a car, or using it as a stand for cleaning and performing other maintenance and mechanical tasks.
By using a bike support, not only will it be more convenient, but you’ll also avoid leaning it against walls or other surfaces — helping to keep them clean and preventing your bike from falling over and potentially getting damaged.
Bicycle wheel rim tape
The Bike Rack is your main ally in preventing many punctures during your rides. If you find yourself getting frequent flats, or every time you change the tube or tire, take a look at the rim tape. Its function is to provide extra protection for the wheel and shield the tube from spoke nipples or other internal elements. So, when you see that it needs to be replaced, choose the correct size rim tape and change it — it’s a very important component.
Allen key set for bicycles
Most of a bicycle’s bolts use hex-shaped Allen heads. Therefore, having a complete set of Allen keys in various sizes is essential for your home workshop.
You’ll find many of these keys included in a tool, which is great for carrying with you during rides to quickly fix any unexpected issue. But for working at home, it’s best to use a dedicated set of Allen keys that allow for better leverage and easier access to hard-to-reach areas.
Tyre levers for bicycle wheels.
As the name suggests, when it comes to removing a tire from a wheel — whether at home or mid-ride — having a set of tire levers will make the job much easier. These small levers are perfectly shaped to fit the rim and help insert (bead) or remove your tire.
A tip: be careful when using tire levers, especially with inner tubes, as you could accidentally pinch the tube. Keep this in mind and try to avoid it.
Bike cassette puller
The cassette remover is used together with a chain whip. While the chain whip holds the cassette in place by gripping it with the chain, the cassette remover loosens the lockring so it can be taken off.
This operation is useful for installing different gear setups depending on your needs, replacing a worn cassette, or even performing a deep cleaning of these components.
Suspension pump for a bicycle.
If you have a mountain bike, you should make sure that the suspension (or suspensions) is in perfect condition to deliver its best performance. For this, having a Eltin Smash Shock Pump is essential to check its condition and add air if necessary — just as we mentioned earlier in the case of tire pressure and using a floor pump.
A good way to check the setup after using the pump is to get on the bike and gently push down so that the suspension compresses about 20%. That’s approximately where you’d place the rubber ring. It’s a solid starting point from which you can adjust up or down depending on how it feels when riding.
Chain measurer and chain cutter
The chain is the main transmission component on a bike. Therefore, keeping it in top condition is key for smooth pedaling and gear shifting. To check its condition, it’s important to have a chain measurer, which shows whether the chain is worn out and needs to be replaced, based on how much it has stretched.
If it does, you’ll need a chain cutter to open, cut, or rejoin the chain. These tasks are much easier with quick links or chain pins. Replacing the chain when needed will extend the life and performance of the rest of your drivetrain components, such as the chainring and cassette.
These are some of the tools Óscar keeps in his small home workshop. Are there any you think are missing? What are your must-haves?
And as Óscar rightly says at the end of the video: “health and pedals, and may your bike always ride... perfectly.”
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