Bicycle Repair Kits/tools
You don't have to always wait for an expert (mechanic) to have your bicycle fixed. With the right DIY tools available in your garage, you should be able to get your bicycle back on the road without much hassles. We shall now discuss some DIY tools needed for fixing your bike:
Bike pumps
Having patched up tube of a flat tyre, you will need to pump in some air hence a carbon dioxide inflator becomes very handy. You can get a pump [that will work perfectly with the tyre valves of your bicycle] from the bike store. Small frame-mounted pumps [that you can carry along with you on a ride] as well as floor pumps abound in the stores.
Bike tyre patch kit & Spare tube
You will be needing a patch kit to have a quick fix on a flat tyre. Furthermore, you should keep a spare tube in order to replace an overused tube.
Multi-tool
A portable (bicycle) multi-tool often consists of wrenches, hex keys, chain tool and some other handy tools that can help you adjust and/or fix loose parts of the bike.
Chain checker
Get to know the status of your bicycle's chain by using a chain checker. This will ensure that you take the right decision on changing and/or tightening the chain when need be.
Wrenches
A set of wrenches is needed to loosen and/or tighten bolts as you attempt to fix your bicycle. A combination of 8mm, 9mm, 10mm and 15mm wrenches- or any wrench that would fit your bike's hub nuts- should do.
The aforementioned tools should serve well in doing some simple bicycle repairs. However, the list of tools available for bike repairs, is definitely not limited to what we have here.
