We’ve gone through a lot of bike tools wrenching at home over the years, and while a tool will wear out or break occasionally, more often than not, we buy newer, better tools so that we’ll enjoy using them. Awkward, hard-to-use tools make the job take longer than it should, whether at home or on the side of the trail.
This year, for example, we’re stoked on portable electric inflators in lieu of mini pumps and multi-tools with pliers for trailside repairs, and quality tools like those from Feedback Sports, Abbey Bike Tools, and Silca that are a joy to use. And don’t forget that a clean bike is easier to work on than a dirty one, so check out our favorite Muc-Off cleaning products below.
Portable Electric Tire Inflator
$86.25 | $115.00 sale
Our product testers are sold on portable electric tire inflators like the Cycplus AS2 ($89.99, 10% coupon may be available) and the Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator. These generally won’t seat a brand new tubeless tire but they’ll save your arm compared to a mini pump while saving room in your pack too. Read more.
Buy from Amazon & Muc-Off
Quality Wrenches: Silca and Abbey Bike Tools
99.99 79.99 with coupon code
The Silca HX-One Home Essential Tool Kit comes in a beautiful wood case and includes all the hex tools you need, plus Torx bits too. The Abbey Bike Tools T-Way Multi-tool ($120) is another excellent choice too with 10 hex and Torx bits for your wrenching pleasure. Bonus: use code NOV20 to receive 20% off one full-price item at Competitive Cyclist (ends 11/14/24).
Buy from Competitive Cyclist
Park Tool PCS-10.3 Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand
$254.95
If you don’t have a quality work stand yet, the Park Tool PCS-10.3 will be a game-changer. It’s one of the bestselling repair stands at retailers like Jenson USA and REI, and should outlast all of your bikes.
Buy from Jenson USA
Feedback Sports Range Click Torque Wrench
$120.00
The Feedback Sports torque wrench delivers accurate results from 2-14Nm using a mechanical, click-based design. We’ve used digital torque wrenches in the past and have been frustrated that the batteries always seem to be dead when we go to use them, so we’re stoked to go mechanical.
Buy from Competitive Cyclist
Opinel No 18 Folding Saw
$59.99
With the Opinel No 18 folding saw it’s easy to do a good deed daily. The blade is super sharp and cuts through branches in a snap while the wooden handle feels great and fits nicely in a pack. Read more.
Buy from Amazon
Multi-tool with Pliers
$99.95-119.95 $74.93-95.89
Traditional bike multi-tools are great, but the one tool most are missing is a pair of pliers. The Gerber Dual-Force Multi-tool and Leatherman Wave Plus Multi-tool start with a quality pair of pliers and add bit-based attachments to handle your hex and Torx needs. You’ll also get a knife and saw, but will need to pack a chain tool separately.
Buy from REI
Granite Designs Stash Tools
$69.99
The Granite Designs steerer tube stash tool packs a ratchet-style tool and pretty much all the bits you need to handle any repair. And pick up the Granite Designs combo kit ($39.67) to add a chain tool and tire plug tool for your handlebars. Read more.
Buy from Amazon
Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit
350 320 with coupon code
Whether you’re starting from scratch with your bike tool kit, or starting over, the Feedback Sports Team Edition Tool Kit is full of quality tools to handle the basics and beyond. Bonus: Save $30 off orders $350 or more with code NOV3024 at Performance Bike. Read more.
Buy from Performance Bike
Muc-Off 8-in-1 Bike Cleaning Kit
$79.99 | $59.99 sale
Sure, you can use an an old dish brush or toothbrush to clean you bike, but dedicated brushes like these are WAY more effective. We’ve been using our Muc-Off brushes for more than five years and they’re still going strong!
Buy from Muc-Off
Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool
$37.00
The Crankbrothers M19 multi-tool is one of the bestselling bike tools on the market, and one of our testers’ favorites too. Read more.
Buy from REI
Quarq Shockwiz
$354.00
As the saying goes, if you can’t measure it you can’t improve it. This little doo-dad will help you dial in your suspension to get the most out of your investment and best of all, it works across multiple bikes. Read more.
Buy from Competitive Cyclist
Muc-Off Pressure Washer
$200.00 | $150.00 sale
The Muc-Off Pressure Washer is designed specifically for bikes so you don’t need to worry about ruining yours. Multiple nozzles work to get every nook and cranny spotless. A clean bike is a fast bike (and is much easier to work on, too). Read more.
Buy from Muc-Off
Digital Caliper Measuring Tool
$26.99 | $17.98 sale
Sometimes the hardest part about being a home mechanic is ordering the right parts! Get yourself a proper caliper tool so you’ll know exactly what you’ve got, and what you need.
Buy from Amazon
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