6 basic tools needed for bicycle repair

Chain tool: This is a special tool that sort of cuts a bicycle chain, then re-connects the chain. The picture below is of a chain tool.

Air pump: This one is so simple, it shouldn't be forgotten. An air pump for your tires. If it's small enough and light-weight enough, you can probably even carry it with you while biking.

Puncture repair kit: Yep, this one's also for your tires. Carry it with you always when biking, especially if you're going trail riding or mountain biking.

Screwdrivers: You can look over your bike to see if you will need both flathead and Phillips screwdrivers, but you most likely will.

Allen wrenches: These little hex key wrenches can come in quite handy. If you're out biking, you probably don't need the whole set of these wrenches, but it's handy to at least have the one or two needed for your bike.

Tire iron: Yep, they make tire irons for bicycle's, also. This tool is nice to have at home whenever you need to change an inner tube.

There are, of course, plenty of more tools that can be used for bicycle repair, but this list gives the basics needed for most bike riders. If you are a true bicycle repair enthusiast, check with one of your local bike shops and ask what kind of tools they have available.