Bike Maintenance: everything you need to care for your bike

Bike maintenance, treat it well with the right products

If you have turned a corner of the garage into a bike workshop, you are probably already familiar with routine bike maintenance. For those who want to start building their own workshop, it is advisable to begin with the essential items and then expand their tool arsenal. It is essential to equip yourself with a toolbox to store everything you need. If a wall-mounted tool board has been set up, a portable toolbox can always come in handy, perhaps to help a riding partner stranded by the roadside. The specialized tools that allow us to work on the various components are many and often specific to each part. In general, the basic tools of a good mechanic are screwdrivers, hex keys, pliers, an adjustable wrench and a good pair of work gloves.

Start with the support points

To work properly, you need a stable support point. Choosing a bike maintenance stand is always a winning solution. Alongside wall-mounted models with a dedicated clamp for the seat tube, there are floor-standing ones, almost always foldable. This is the case of the Pro Repair Stand Sport, a comfortable, lightweight stand with a stable front-wheel anchor. To complete the basic kit for bike maintenance, you cannot do without a workbench on which to place the removed components. Brakes, derailleur, seatpost: for any job, it is better to think while seated.

Continue with the most common tools

In addition to products such as lubricants and degreasers, the bike needs the right tools to maintain its efficiency. Alongside the indispensable pump with pressure gauge, there are the essential tire levers, including the robust Topeak Shuttle Lever 1.1. For tubeless tires, however, the appropriate valve-core removers become essential. A chain whip and lockring tool, on the other hand, are used to remove the cassette, while a chain tool can save the day in the event of a break. Crank pullers, spoke wrenches, torque wrenches: these are just some of the most common tools for bike maintenance. For those who want to start off on the right foot, a complete case set is the perfect solution. Alternatively, there are also practical multitools like the versatile Syncros Matchbox 19CT.