Hi all,

I am new here and new to bikes. I just got a used bike and I need some guidance on basic tools and chemicals I would need to clean and maintain the bike, e.g. chain cleaner, lube, solvents, tools etc... Just some basic stuff that I would need. I also need recommendations on bike pump and helmet and lock. If it can save me money over the long run to learn the tools and skills, I will do so.

My bike is a 2011 Giant Seek 1, current problem i have is that the deraileur drop is bent from when I put it in the car to transport it home from the sellers place, it is currrently inside the spoke area, I removed the wheel when i transported it and it is still off the bike. Is there a way for me to bend it back just so I can roll the bike to the nearest co op not too far away? Thanks for the help.

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