A bike tool kit is a great choice if you’re just getting into cycling or you’re looking for a more comprehensive set of tools for the car or garage.
Many people build up their collection of bicycle maintenance tools over time, but a specialist tool kit is an easy and often more affordable way to get all the tools you need for virtually any bike maintenance, from changing a cassette to installing new brake cables.
Take a look at the best bike tool kits that we have tried and tested below, and our guide to some of the essential tools a kit should include.
Many modern bikes might seem more complicated than bikes of years gone by, but at their core, they are still relatively simple to work on and use the same selection of tools for most maintenance.
In addition to your basic pump, tyre levers and puncture repair kit, these are the essential bike-specific tools any home mechanic’s tool kit should include and will cover some of the most straightforward jobs on a bike.
Allen/hex keys
A multi-tool is great for on-the-road repairs and adjustments but try to have a good set of Allen hex keys in your toolbox.
A decent T-handle set with a ball end on the long side is a good place to start – this allows you access to awkward bolts with reduced risk of rounding.
Chain breaker tool
A chain breaker tool is an essential bit of kit you should get familiar with using properly.
Use it to repair stiff links and to take your chain off for serious cleaning and so prolong the life of your chain and parts. You can even use it to take out a link and put a speed-link in to make removal/cleaning even easier.
Chain whip and cassette lockring tool
A chain whip holds the cassette in place and stops the freehub from spinning when removing the lockring of a cassette. It is also used to remove the cog from a fixed-wheel bike.
A good chain whip will have a decent length handle that will help you gain some mechanical leverage and make light work of removing a lockring.
Post time: Apr-17-2023