Reference materials
Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance Buy Now Learn More
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Tools
Bottom Bracket Press Tool
Wheels Manufacturing Universal BB Press Buy Now Learn More
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Cable And Housing Cutters
Park Tool CN-10 Professional Bicycle Cable and Housing Cutter Buy Now Learn More
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BB90 Bottom Bracket Bearing Removal Tool
Park Tool BBT-90.3 Bottom Bracket Bearing Tool Buy Now Learn More
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Parts
Note: My chainset set-up is 10-speed (mainly Shimano 105 5700). When you are looking at some of the items below (cassette, chainrings, chain, rear derailleur pulley wheels), make sure you buy the right ‘speed’ chain for your set up.
Brake Cables
Shimano Road Brake Cable Set Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now On Wiggle
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Brake Pads
Kool Stop Brake Pads (Shimano) Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now On Wiggle
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Gear Cables
Shimano Road Shift Cable Set Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now On Wiggle
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Chain
I bought this one:
Shimano Ultegra 10-Speed Chain Buy Now Learn More
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I intended to buy this one, but it was out of stock:
KMC X10EL Chain (10-Speed) Buy Now Learn More
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Chainrings
Shimano 105 10-Speed Compact Chainrings Buy Now - Jenson USA Buy Now - Wiggle UK
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Cassette
Shimano 10-Speed Cassette Options Shimano Tiagra (11-32) Shimano 105 (11-25)
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Pulley (or jockey) wheels for the rear derailleur:
Shimano 105 5700 10-Speed Rear Derailleur Pulley Set Buy Now Learn More
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Bar Tape
Deda Elementi Presa Bar Tape Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now On Wiggle
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BB90 Bottom Bracket Bearings
Trek BB90 Bottom Bracket Bearing Kit Buy Now Learn More
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Headset Bearings
Monty is an enthusiastic road cyclist with only moderate talent. He started Sportive Cyclist in 2013 to record the journey to his first 100 mile ride, the RideLondon 100. Over time the blog has expanded to include training advice, gear reviews and road cycling tales, all from the perspective of a not-very-fit MAMIL. Since you're here, Monty would also like you to check out his YouTube channel. Also, Monty really needs to stop referring to himself in the third person.