Bicycles/Maintenance and Repair/Tools and Supplies

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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[edit | edit source]

Tools every cyclist should consider having:

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

Intermediate Tools[edit | edit source]

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

Professional Tools[edit | edit source]

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

Supplies[edit | edit source]