Home Mechanic Tool List: Essentials

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Essential Tool List

There are several sources of tools. Non-bicycle specific tools are usually available at better hardware stores, automotive shops, tool stores, and some department stores. Check with your local bike shop for specialty bicycle tools. When a Park Tool product is our recommendation, the tool number is given. There are some cases where there may be more than one Park Tool that will work—in these cases, we will recommend either the most common or the simplest tool.

These are just the essentials to just to keep you on the bike keeping up the air pressure in the tires, fixing the occasional flat tire, and cleaning and lubricating the chain. Otherwise, we will assume that any technical work will be done by a professional bicycle shop.

Tool Description	Park Tool Product	More Information
Hex Wrench / Screwdriver Set	Multi-Tools such as IB-1, IB-2, etc.	Used to tighten bolts and adjust derailleurs
Tire Levers	Tire Levers	Levers vary in design and fit
Patch Kit	GP-2, VP-1	VP-1 has glue in tube; GP-2 has pre-glued patches
Floor Pump	Floor Pumps	Pump head fits both presta and schrader
Drivetrain Cleaning Kit	CG-2.4	Includes CM-5.3 Cyclone Chain Cleaner, GSC-1 Gear Brush, and CB-4 Bio ChainBrite™ fluid

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Miscellaneous Parts and Supplies

Part / Supply	More Information
Shop Apron	SA-1
Chain lubrication	CL-1
Degreaser for chain and parts	CB-4 Bio ChainBrite™
Hand Cleaner	Available from grocery and hardware stores
Polisher (glass cleaner)	For cleaning frames
Spare Tubes	Purchase to fit your tire size and valve type
Rags	Lots and lots of cotton rags