Everyone has heard the saying "It is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice". Although bicycles are not as complicated as cars, they still require a variety of tools during repair and maintenance. A lot of it looks like a simple question, and it's always missing this one to do it yourself. 
Today, let's take a look at what tools are needed for basic bicycle installation and maintenance!
Cleaning tools
For basic cleaning, you should prepare some cleaning solvents and rags. A wide variety of cleaning brushes must be essential for us to clean our bikes after riding, and you will find the cleaning brushes for cleaning gears very handy to clean dirt from sprockets and chains.
Lubricants
There are three basic types of lubricants that you should always have, which are chain oils, light oils and greases, which will definitely do more with less when we need lubrication.
Screwdrivers
Needless to say, flathead screwdrivers and Phillips screwdrivers are essential, even if they are not used on bicycles, they can be used in many places at home.
All kinds of pliers
For pliers, in addition to having a good set of wire cutters, you should have a wire stripper for adjusting brake and derailleur tension and connecting internal cables such as cable ties. The right cable stripper cuts cleanly every time.
Hex wrench
Most parts on modern bikes are fastened with 4mm, 5mm, or 6mm hex bolts. It is a must to have a set of long Allen wrenches on hand. In addition to the three basic sizes above, the complete set of wrenches will also be available in other sizes, such as 8 mm for crank bolts and ball joints for easy and fast rotation of long bolts.
Open-ended wrench
When it comes to wrenches, most of the parts are between 8mm and 17mm in size, so having a good set of open end wrenches is a must. It's also a good idea to have a couple of adjustable wrenches on hand for sporadic work, using an appropriately sized wrench whenever possible when operating, as adjustable wrenches often slip and are likely to damage the bolts.
Professional wrenches
Installing or replacing pedals is something we see all the time, so a 15mm pedal wrench is a must. Professional pedal wrenches have a longer handle, which helps to loosen the pedals, which are usually very tight. It can also be equipped with a 13mm and 15mm tapered wrench, which is a professional tool we use to adjust the front and rear hubs.
Torque wrench
The torque wrench is a kind of tool that is labor-saving and convenient, and quantifies the tightening force. Especially for riders who ride carbon fiber bicycles, you can operate a lot by buying a good set of torsion wrenches, and if the screws of the frame, rider and other parts of the carbon fiber material are too strong, it is easy to damage the carbon fiber material, and even cracks will outweigh the losses. Remember to be able to see the specific torque value when operating.
Chain tool
Tire tools
Changing or repairing tires is something we often do, while repairing or replacing, needing a set of tire pry levers will do more with less, never use a screwdriver or metal tools to pry the tires when operating, otherwise it may pinch the inner tube or damage the rim. Of course, when changing tires, tools such as air pumps, tire pressure gauges, and valve wrenches are also indispensable.
Wheel tool
If you have a crash or other situation, you will most likely need a wheel trimming tool. Among the common 3 sizes of spoke wrenches for fine tuning, it is best to have a correction bracket. If the disc brake rubs against the disc, it is also indispensable to fine-tune the brake pads.