Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair/Tools and Supplies

A selection of bicycle tools. In red, a crimping tool; in blue, a master-link plier; in black, cable (and housing) cutters, and a chain breaking tool.

A bicycle multi-tool. They do not replace the convenience of conventional hand tools, but can be carried on the person and contain the items that are of most use in a breakdown situation.

Basic Tools

Tools every cyclist should consider having:

• Allen wrenches (2-8mm)
• Chain tool
• Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead)
• Open and/or box wrenches (8, 9, 10, and 15mm are the most common for bike use)
• Tire levers
• Pump
• Puncture repair kit

Cyclists traveling long distances may wish to carry these tools with them. Alternately, they may wish to carry a multi-tool.

Intermediate Tools

Tools for cyclists with more of an interest in bicycle repair:

• Pedal wrench
• Cone wrenches
• An appropriately sized spoke wrench
• Chain whip
• Crank puller
• Cable cutter
• Hammer
• Headset wrench
• T25 torx wrench
• Cassette tool
• Truing jig
• Wheel dishing gauge
• Chain wear indicator
• Repair stand

Professional Tools

Tools for cyclists who are prepared to fix anything that may go wrong on a bicycle:

• Bottom bracket tapping and facing tool
• Bottom bracket tool
• Crown race setting tool
• Headset cup remover
• Headset press
• Starnut driver
• Head tube facer/reamer

Supplies

• Degreaser
• Grease
• Oil
• Penetrating oil
• Thread locking compound
• Tire patch compound
• Tire patches
• Ti Prep
• Cable ends to prevent cables from fraying.