| We all know going to the bike shop for repairs can be | | | | oil. For oil types, there are the low and high viscosity |
| troublesome. But it could be even more troublesome if | | | | types. You might want to experiment with different oil |
| the repairs are minor ones. Instead of going to the bike | | | | viscosity values here. |
| shop and letting them charge you handsomely for a | | | | Inner tubes |
| 5-minute job, why don't you prepare for these small | | | | They are cheap and yet very important. As a bonus |
| repairs at the first place? | | | | tip, you should buy them in bulk to save your money. A |
| These items are often called the necessities of cycling. | | | | punctured tube is always prevalent in every long |
| This is because sooner or later, you will need to use | | | | distance cycling trip. |
| them during your rides, making them essential and very | | | | Strips for your rims |
| handy to use at dire times. | | | | Strips can break over time. When they do, you will |
| Cables for your brake and shifter | | | | often get a flat tire. Rather than letting it happen, you |
| These are the bare essentials. You can have all the | | | | should prevent a flat tire problem by replacing these |
| tools in the world. But without the "raw material" like | | | | rubber strips for your rims. |
| cables, a repair work simply cannot be performed at | | | | Sand paper |
| all. A good amount of length is to bring at least wire | | | | You will need this for giving the new life for your brake |
| that is 5 feet long. | | | | pads. Other usage includes removing rust that occurs |
| End caps for the cable | | | | from rain for your metal parts of the bike. If you ever |
| This is used for covering the cable at its ends. The | | | | need something more harsh, then go for the steel |
| item looks like a cap, of course. Usually, you can | | | | wool. |
| purchase them in large quantities for very low price. | | | | Tires |
| They are like screws which can be purchased in bulk | | | | Keeping spare tires is obvious. You should always |
| as they are small. | | | | have one in your garage to save yourself from going |
| Chains | | | | to the shop. |
| You must keep a supply of at least one long chain at | | | | Keeping these spare parts are essential for your bike |
| home. You will never know when your current chain | | | | rides. Imagine you are going for a competition |
| will give in and snap. | | | | tomorrow morning and you discovered your bike |
| Oil for your fork | | | | developed some problems the night before. But all bike |
| For this purpose, you need to know what type of | | | | stores are already closed. This is where keeping these |
| weight oil for your fork. Different forks need different | | | | items at your home garage is handy. |