If you’re like me, winter is the time to get all the bikes up on the stand and give them a full tune-up so that they are ready to go when spring comes around. Here’s some products for the home shop that are sure to please the home mechanic.
Paul Components Bottle Opener – $22
A convenient tool for bike packing, lounging on the beach, at home, and more. The Paul Components Bottle Opener is a bottle opener on one end and a 15mm brake adjuster/rotor truing slot on the other makes this one handy tool. Keep it close by in the workshop to align your rotors and align your chi with a cold one.
Muc-Off Wash, Protect & Lube Kit – $16.49
The Wash Protect & Lube Kit by Muc-Off is the perfect starter gift for anyone with a new found passion for cycling. Including the Nanotech Bike Cleaner, MO-94 and Biodegradable Wet Lube this kit introduces the fundamentals of good bicycle maintenance “clean, protect and lube.”
Boyd Cycling Tickled Pink Tubeless Sealant – $9.00
An all natural sealant 2 years in the making, Tickled Pink keeps the plugging particles suspended longer than other sealants. And if you are riding along and smell bubble gum, you’ll know it’s time to check your tires.
Wheels Manufacturing BB Press – $35
If you’ve got a modern bike, you’re more than likely been ‘blessed’ with dealing with press-fit bottom brackets. Until the cycling industry makes a turn back to practicality, one of the best ways to fight the inevitable creaking is a good, straight fit of the cups.
Economical and easy to use, this tool is made up of two machined aluminum handles, 1/2″ threaded rod and two machined aluminum drifts. Each drift is machined with multiple steps to fit common bottom bracket shell and bearing diameters
Muc-Off 8 in 1 Bicycle Cleaning Kit – $40
Muc-Off’s 8 in 1 Bicycle Cleaning Kit is perfect for any lover of bikes. Complete with their Nano Tech Bike Cleaner, Expanding Microcell Sponge, Soft Washing Brush, Detailing Brush, Claw Brush, Two Prong Brush, Bike Spray and Storage Tub this kit has pretty much everything you need to keep your bike looking nice and tidy. Making it a great Christmas gift for the bicycle obsessed friend or family member.
Abbey Bike Tools – $varies
If you want to hit it out of the “Park” with your home mechanic, be sure to check out the selection of tools from Abbey Bike Tools. From basic multi-tools to exotic specialty items that are often found lurking only in the toolboxes of Euro pro wrenchers, something from Abbey will elate your home mechanic.
Team Sky Hydrodynamic Lube – $16
Team Sky Hydrodynamic Chain Lube is the Ultimate in bicycle chain lubricant technology. If you are looking for the most efficient chain lubricant formula for long distances and/or the harshest of weather conditions, look no further.
Spurcycle Titanium Multi-Tool – $69
Machined from Grade 5 titanium at Paragon Machine Works in California, Spurcycle’s Tool consists of a compact body with sliding handle that allows for quick T-form or L-form leverage depending on adjustment. Chrome-coated S2 steel bits are quick to swap and allow easy replacement if damaged. Included sizes span 2mm hex, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, T10 Torx, T25, and Phillips #2.
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