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====Tire changing tools==== | ====Tire changing tools==== | ||
Changing tires will probably be the next issue that crops up, but you already have the tools necessary for the job with the sockets you bought earlier. You might need to buy a specific size for your bike, but one socket is usually between $5 and $10, so it's not a burden at all. If you're changing the tires yourself and not just taking the wheels off and taking them to a shop, you'll need a couple [[extra tools]]. | Changing tires will probably be the next issue that crops up, but you already have the tools necessary for the job with the sockets you bought earlier. You might need to buy a specific size for your bike, but one socket is usually between $5 and $10, so it's not a burden at all. If you're changing the tires yourself and not just taking the wheels off and taking them to a shop, you'll need a couple [[Mounting & balancing tires yourself|extra tools]]. | ||
====Screwdrivers==== | ====Screwdrivers==== | ||