OK RTTL Super DIYers, help me with a Toolbox/carry case solution.

[weeksy]

I have a stacking set of 3 with the bottom one having wheels and a handle so you trot around with it like a suitcase (from Screwfix). While probably not what you need - although you could improve them with foam inserts - the wheelie thing IS really useful. You'll probably need bigger wheels for variable terrain but something like that Pelican 1560 on a decent wheelie job would probably do the trick.

Wheels not a massive issue. It's not getting dragged about, it's into the van and out of the van, maybe 5m so could easily be carried. Wheels would be nice though, but not essential.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

That foam looks superb.

I don't think you'll know what you want until you have to use it, and different solutions suit different people, I have done the foam thing, but I found it fiddly to use, I prefer organizing the tools by category in trays ie: spanners in one tray, screwdrivers in another, Allen keys in another and the bottom tray for big stuff like hammers, but that's just me, you have to find what suits you best.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

So maybe this would be better...

That's a lot of tools for a mountain bike, I've got this tool kit
https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/top-tech ... KUEALw_wcB
It fits every fastener on my mountain bike

[Rockburner]

This is for Rockburner, when I had my Kawasaki on the road I found what I needed was enough tools to tighten any fastener on the bike up, some cable ties, some tape and a pair of pliers suitable for minor electrical fixes, also carry a spare sprocket nut and washer.

Yep - that's all the kinda stuff I carry on the Rockster regularly, and will have on the JAPton - I just need to minimise it down because there's f-all room to carry anything. (it's been built as a 'race'-bike).

[weeksy]

That foam looks superb.

I don't think you'll know what you want until you have to use it, and different solutions suit different people, I have done the foam thing, but I found it fiddly to use, I prefer organizing the tools by category in trays ie: spanners in one tray, screwdrivers in another, Allen keys in another and the bottom tray for big stuff like hammers, but that's just me, you have to find what suits you best.

I'm kinda hoping that 99% of the time i won't need ANY of it lol. But the reality is, i'll need a lot of it a fair few times. I'm quite chatty at races so not only do i end up fixing/tweaking our bike, but other peoples bikes too.

Obviously MTB has a slightly different set of tools than motorbikes, so things like screwdrivers would be down the list a bit, whereas a 4/5/6mm allen key is nearer the top of the priority.

[weeksy]

That's a lot of tools for a mountain bike

It's honestly not though matey... from bottom bracket tools, to bearing presses, blind pullers, headset presses, allen keys to chain tools, hanger alingment tools to pedal spanners, once you then start adding in spares like pedals, grips, shock springs, fork springs, a Shockwiz, shock-pump, piston spreader, circlip pliers, then through from there to brake bleed kits, brake fluid, cleaning fluids, Airshot.... well, you've got a fair few tools then.

[Rockburner]

Obviously MTB has a slightly different set of tools than motorbikes, so things like screwdrivers would be down the list a bit, whereas a 4/5/6mm allen key is nearer the top of the priority.

That's where you, and only you, can make the decision between full-on individual, titanium, rubber handled, T-handle Allen keys, (which take up a lot of space) or a 'multi-tool' thing which is 6 or 7 keys, but fits in a pocket.

That decision, made over each style of tool, is the difference between a tool-chest on wheels, and a small carry bag.

[Rockburner]

That's a lot of tools for a mountain bike

It's honestly not though matey... from bottom bracket tools, to bearing presses, blind pullers, headset presses, allen keys to chain tools, hanger alingment tools to pedal spanners, once you then start adding in spares like pedals, grips, shock springs, fork springs, a Shockwiz, shock-pump, piston spreader, circlip pliers, then through from there to brake bleed kits, brake fluid, cleaning fluids, Airshot.... well, you've got a fair few tools then.

ok- so you're talking 'Mobile Workshop'.



Anyone know of an ex-Snap-On or RAC van for sale?

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

For trail riding on my EMTB I carry a 5mm Allen key, pliers, tyre levers and a tube, the only thing I wasn't able to fix was a broken chain, and proper preparation by me would have spotted that the chain was knackered before it broke.

[weeksy]

Obviously MTB has a slightly different set of tools than motorbikes, so things like screwdrivers would be down the list a bit, whereas a 4/5/6mm allen key is nearer the top of the priority.

That's where you, and only you, can make the decision between full-on individual, titanium, rubber handled, T-handle Allen keys, (which take up a lot of space) or a 'multi-tool' thing which is 6 or 7 keys, but fits in a pocket.

That decision, made over each style of tool, is the difference between a tool-chest on wheels, and a small carry bag.

There's no 'between' ... it's both... It'll have say the T-Handles in both allen and Torx, it'll have 'spinners' in both, it'll have 2-3 Multi-tools... sometimes you need 1 type, sometimes the other suits better, sometimes you want long allen keys, sometimes you need very short, for example for a Whyte shock bolt you need a 6mm and an 8mm allen key, but they're trimmed down so the bottom of the L shape is only about half it's normal length... There's no other easy tool for the job... so you can carry a multi-tool or a T-handle and it'll still be wrong

[Yorick]

That looks the sort of size you'd need for a motorcycle.
Surely a bicycle will need all small tools ?

[weeksy]

That's a lot of tools for a mountain bike

It's honestly not though matey... from bottom bracket tools, to bearing presses, blind pullers, headset presses, allen keys to chain tools, hanger alingment tools to pedal spanners, once you then start adding in spares like pedals, grips, shock springs, fork springs, a Shockwiz, shock-pump, piston spreader, circlip pliers, then through from there to brake bleed kits, brake fluid, cleaning fluids, Airshot.... well, you've got a fair few tools then.

ok- so you're talking 'Mobile Workshop'.



Anyone know of an ex-Snap-On or RAC van for sale?

I'm talking about pretty much fixing every possible scenario i can cover on a race weekend in the pits at a meeting. If it can break and be fixed, i want everything possible. Heck some weekends i'm taking 3 bikes to cover eventualities.

The thing i can't easily accept is driving to Scotland, doing practice and then having to go home before the race as something is knackered from a crash/issue in practice.

You know me well enough to know that if that's the case, i'll spend £5000 buying a new bike but depending on where we are, even that isn't always possible.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

That's a lot of tools for a mountain bike

It's honestly not though matey... from bottom bracket tools, to bearing presses, blind pullers, headset presses, allen keys to chain tools, hanger alingment tools to pedal spanners, once you then start adding in spares like pedals, grips, shock springs, fork springs, a Shockwiz, shock-pump, piston spreader, circlip pliers, then through from there to brake bleed kits, brake fluid, cleaning fluids, Airshot.... well, you've got a fair few tools then.

I think I've misunderstood what you're looking for, I thought you were after a crash kit to fix the bike by the side of the track, but what you're after is full pit kit, what I would recommend is tools in drawers in a toolbox that's not too bad to get in and out of the van, or have the tools easily accessible from the side door of the van

[weeksy]

That looks the sort of size you'd need for a motorcycle.
Surely a bicycle will need all small tools ?

Not at all.



It's a fairly big thing.



isn't small either.

[Yorick]

I love being able to instantly put my hand to the tool I want.
The wall mounted stuff is great.
Also the 2 simple sets of drawers from IKEA do a great job.

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[weeksy]

I love being able to instantly put my hand to the tool I want.
The wall mounted stuff is great.

I can't take my wall to Scotland

[Yorick]

I love being able to instantly put my hand to the tool I want.
The wall mounted stuff is great.

I can't take my wall to Scotland

Yes I know. But all mine are attached to wooden boards.
They could come off the wall and be covered by sponge for transport.
Then hung up on the inside of the van.

[mangocrazy]

I've found SGS Engineering carry a good range of toolboxes (and lots more) at not silly prices. Perhaps one of these with the fancy foam inserts?

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage- ... s-cabinets

[v8-powered]

I've found SGS Engineering carry a good range of toolboxes (and lots more) at not silly prices. Perhaps one of these with the fancy foam inserts?

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage- ... s-cabinets

I was also going to recommend SGS, take a look at the Milwaukee Packout range - nice kit....

[demographic]

Personally I can't stand the foam shadow assasin type case things.
Ok if you always have exactly the same tools but kind of wank as soon as one tool is new or out of place.
Plus its just a massive waste of space, just look at how much space each tool takes up.
Admittedly, thats not exactly helping but I don't have enough van space to waste it.