MTBs head set finally repaired; had to be buy a more expensive headset rather than wait for cheaper bearings

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A 52 and 42 mm bearing set for the head set would cost me less than a 100 php if ordered through shopee or Lazada.  However, we ordered since July   And August was about to end.   The headset of my MTB failed due to long years of use (about 6 years) and my constant servicing(?)

Rather than wait for the bearings, I finally decided to buy a tapered headset from the LBS.  It set me back for P500.00 for the parts and P100.00 for the installation.  It took me a total of only 20 minutes to get the repair done.   I could have done this myself.  But since I was not sure of the bearing size from the head set bought, I let the store mechanics install this.   True enough, the mechanic just replaced the bearing.   55 and 44 mm outside diameter;  he used the new compression ring.   

Sa wakas narepair

The bike, an MTB is as good as new.  Another 5 years of satisfying use/riding/  

Why do you need so many tools and inventory of parts to have a DIY home repair?

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I have noticed that to get a repair done you need so much tools, fluids, and parts to get a repair done.   I noticed that too with mechanics.    You need hex wrench, a screw driver, pliers, cutter, oil, detergent, glue to get a repair done.   

You must also keep old parts for spare screws, washer, wires so that you can complete a repair

After a repair is completed the number of tools and stuff you employed for the repair does not show.

(Answer:   there are a number of steps you need to complete-- from removal of old parts, cleaning, deburring, sand papering, and reinstallation to get the job done.   You need a different tool for each of the step that is why)

What are the tools that you must acquire for basic bike home repair?

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I had the following tools and they are near my bike

1.   A bike stand where you can raise the bike and do your repairs

2.   Hex wrench:   2 to  10 mm.  Most usable are 4, 5, 6.

3.   Torx wrench:  set.   You often use T 25, 30 and 40

4.  Chain cutter tool

5.   Hand pump

6.   Patch kit (P40.00 with about 5 patches, glue, and sandpaper

7.  Rubber mallet

8.  Spoke wrench

9.  Long nose plier

10  Sharp cable cutter

11.  BB removal tool

12.  Bearing removal tool

13.  Press fit for bearing

14.  Rubber mallet

Some of the tools can be in folding multit tool  Many of the bike mechanics use a lot of this for convenience

The YT video suggests other tools.