So, you have your bicycle and you’re ready to get started. Of course you’re going to need to think about e-bike DIY kits, but first, invest in some essential tools. Here are most of tools I use:
From left to right;
Star nut setting tool
Bottom bracket extractor
Cable cutter
Crank puller
Bicycle tire levers – 3 work, 4’s better
Crescent wrench and assorted open-end/box wrenches
Screw drivers
Chain breaker
Assorted Allen keys
Assorted sockets, socket wrench
(Optional) Headset press-in tool (I had a bicycle shop do the bearing race extraction, but made this $8 press-in tool to insert the new races)
(Optional) Lockring Removal Wrench & Chain Whip with Cassette/Bicycle Flywheel/Sprocket Remover
(Optional) Bicycle Chain Master Link Pliers Tool for Quick Link Removal
And of course, surgical gloves to keep your hands from getting grimy.
I’m sure there are a few other tools I forgot. And for my builds, a soldering iron, lead solder, electrical tape, assorted Zip ties, drill and drill bits, vice grips, etc. also have a role to play.
Bottom line: I helps to have a fairly well stocked workshop when building e-bikes! Also, even though I don’t own a bike stand, I do use a hoist system to elevate the bike when I’m working on different parts or tuning the derailleurs. This is very handy…
