Online Resources:
bikesdelpueblo.org
vulturespace.org
sheldonbrown.com
EIGHT BICYCLE SYSTEMS WITH COLOR CODES
- ORANGE- WHEELS: Tire, tube, rim, spokes, hub
- GREEN – DRIVE: Bottom bracket (bearings), Cranks, Chain, Cassette
- YELLOW – SHIFTING: Shifters, Cables, Derailleurs
- RED – BRAKES: Levers, Cables, Calipers
- PURPLE – STEERING: Fork, Headset, Handlebars
- BROWN – CONTACT POINTS: Saddle, Grips, Pedals
- GREY – FRAME
- BLUE – ACCESSORIES: (Lights, Baskets, Racks,Bells, Kickstand)
Extra
- TURQUOISE – EBIKE: Battery, Controller, Display, Motor, Inputs (PAS, Throttle, Brake Sensors), Chargers
PARTS FREQUENTLY REPLACED (i.e. What to bring)
- ORANGE: Tire (Various Sizes), Tube (Various Sizes & Valves), Hub Bearings, Spokes, PATCH KIT
- GREEN: Bottom Bracket Bearings, Chain, Cassette or Freewheel
- YELLOW: Cables (Cable, Housing, Ferrules, end caps)
- RED: Brake Pads (V-Brake, Road) (Disc Pads-various types), Cables
- PURPLE: Headset bearings
- BROWN: Grips, Pedals
- BLUE: Lights, Locks, Bottle Cages (People often need these)
SHOP SUPPLIES TO HAVE
- Chain Lube (Squirt Wax, Tri-Flo, or Rock n Roll)
- General Lube for Cables, Spokes, etc. (Tri-Flo, 3in1 oil, etc.)
- Degreaser (Simple Green, Purple Power) in Small Spray bottle
- Rubbing Alcohol in Small Spray bottle
- Grease (Park Tool Polylube, Phil Wood, or other grease)
- RAGS (Blue Paper Towels, Microfiber, or Old Clothing cut-up)
- Flat Cardboard box (to keep the floor/ground clean)
TOOLS TO BRING
- Bicycle Workstand (Feedback Sports, Park Tool PCS-10)
- Folding Table
- Magnetic Shadow Board (To Keep tools in Place)
- Truing Stand* (West Biking, Park Tool)
- Bike Pump
- Tire Levers
- Allen Wrenches (2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8mm)
- Crescent Wrenches (8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18mm) or Adjustable
- Cable Cutter
- Screwdrivers (Slotted & Phillips)
- Diagonal Cutters
- Pick
- Chain Breaker
- Chain wear Checker
- Spoke Wrench (Multi-Size)
- Scissors
- Cone Wrenches (13, 14, 15mm)
- Needle Nose Pliers