I’m a Bike Mechanic—These Are the Tools I’d Buy Starting Over

If you want to start fixing your own bike at home, these are the tools I’d recommend as a bike mechanic. In this video, I walk through 11 essential bike tools that will help you handle the most common maintenance and upgrades—plus a couple bonus tools at the end. This isn’t about buying everything… it’s about starting with the right tools so you can keep your bike running smooth without wasting money. 🔧 Tools Covered Hex wrench set (metric) Tire levers Chain checker Chain tool Valve core tool Pedal wrench Crank puller Chain whip Cassette lockring tool Cable/housing cutter Bottom bracket tools Bonus: Spoke wrench + hydraulic brake bleed kit ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 Bike mechanic tool list intro 0:07 Start with hex wrenches 0:16 Tire levers & basic maintenance 0:32 Chain checker & chain tool 0:51 Valve core tool (underrated!) 1:07 Pedal wrench & crank puller 1:24 Chain whip & cassette tool 1:36 Cable cutter & bottom bracket tools 1:59 Final thoughts + your recommendations If you have a tool you think every home bike mechanic should own, drop it in the comments 👇 As always… keep pedaling. #biketools, #bikemechanic, #mountainbike, #bikemaintenance, #bikerepair, #diybike, #cyclingtips, #homeworkshop ************************************************************************* I only recommend items I actually OWN and use. The links above may provide a small advertising commission at no added cost to you.