Quote Originally Posted by Megustalaplaya View Post
TrekDianna, would you share your list of "must have" tools? My class wasn't given a specific list, just told to purchase the park tool kit.
Which one? Park makes several.

IMO, the most important thing you can own is a good set of T-handle allen wrenches. Park and Pedros make good ones. I can pretty much disassemble and re-assemble a bike (minus the drivetrain) with just a "y-wrench" in the 4/5/6 size (another handy tool, but a duplicate of your allen wrenches). From there, it starts to depend on the bike(s) you have and the projects you want to tackle. I would also buy a #2 Phillips screwdriver (if you don't already have one), a good pedal wrench, and a chain tool. You may want a low-torque torque wrench or torque key, especially if you have a carbon frame or carbon bits on your bike. At some point, you may want to add a cassette tool, a chain whip, cable cutters, and the appropriate bottom bracket tool, if you decide that replacing drivetrain bits is something you want to do.

Have fun at class! I love working on my bikes!