Essential Tools For The Home Mechanic

by Levi Bloom

A list of tools that every bike rider should own. These are necessary for very basic repairs and general maintenance.

Tool	Examples
Floor pump	Performance Hurricane Max
Tire levers	Park, Michelin, Zefal
Patch kit	Speed Patch, Park
[Metric] hex wrenches	Park, Bondhus
Screwdrivers	Craftsman
Rags	An old shirt
Chain lube	White Lightning, ProLink
Degreaser	Simple Green, Finish Line Ecotech