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For the casual mechanic, buying specialist bike tools can be expensive.  To take some of the cost out of working on your own rig, here is a list of tools available to borrow from other Club Members. 


If you have tools that you are willing to share, then log into this site and click the EDIT button at the bottom of the page.  In the Full Details section you can list your tools.  Don't forget to include a way to contact you - one that you are willing to share with other Club Members.


1 -Park Tool stand - borrow from central Ilkley. Contact: Andy on 0756 303 6948.


2 - Concealed electric motor - invisible to the naked eye, yet will get you to the top faster than your mates. Only available to borrow on days with no Grand Tour. Contact: Tadej on 07789 123 456.


3 - Park Tool Precision Pedal Taps - 9/16" left and right taps. Perfect to clean up your crank's pedal threads prior to fitting now pedals or recutting the thread if it has been damaged. I also have various small metric taps if any other threads are damaged. Ask. Contact Alastair 07944 129222 Central west Ilkley.


4 - Cyclus 1" Thread Headset Tools. Mainly used to replace a headset on older frames. Headcup remover, headset press, crown race fitting and removal  tool. Supposedly works with 1 1/8" threaded headsets although I have not tried it. You will also need a heavy hammer to whack out the cups.


Contact: Alastair 07944 129222