Accessories - Tools

Need vs Want; retail therapy or life tools?

The EVOC Trail Pro 16 pack is comfortable climbing and descending even when overloaded.

Everything on social media about "burnishing" bushings to make your fork smoother, makes it sound irresistible

A classic tire, comfort for hard working feet, a well-designed carbon bar, sweet trail building aids, a stealthy belt, and a very unique truing stand.

A mini floor pump, a pair of multi tools and some fancy flat pedal shoes with Boa closures - all from Crankbrothers

New Gear and some Wicked Trails were on tap at Crankworx for the NSMB crew.

Two different ramps from MTB Hopper - the Coach and the Lite - allow you to get your jump on wherever you are and whenever you'd like...

Let's just not talk about that whole T-type elephant in the corner, okay?

Sometimes reviewing bicycle products is a case of good and bad. Sometimes it's something else altogether.

Having bike tools is great, having all the tools all in one small, portable kit, can be perfection...

A waxed canvas 'cycling tote,' a hydration waist pack, a puncture sealer, eyewear from Tifosi, and the long lost Cliffhanger helmet from Abus.

The only thing classier would be a ball-peen hammer cast from solid gold

A clever stein, a stealthy saw, and more ideas for the handy.

This isn't the only week we'll recommend tools in the gift guide, but it's definitely a theme.

A Titanium beauty, a book, a true flannel, and something every trail builder has on their wish list.

The German-made SKS Rennkompressor floor pump is lovely both to use and own, and has hardly changed in over 50 years.

A unique stow-able tool from Wolf Tooth, USA-Made foot blankets, and an almost indestructible pack gets resuscitated...

Some tools for my bicycles that get used regularly to do other jobs around the house.

Winter gloves, a chain tensioner, kids' shoes, family-friendly lube, and a Japanese trail saw...

There are many excellent options for stashing orifice-optimized tools on our bikes - but it turns out we may need to start concealing them more effectively...

Wolf Tooth updates the 8-Bit system to add a utility blade, chain breaker, and tire plugs while keeping everything ergonomic to use.

Editor's picks that we reach for every time and wouldn't hesitate to replace.

You don't need to butter up your mechanic, but if you wanted to show your appreciation for someone that went that extra mile, here are a few ideas.

Two very handy tools that will save you time and a solid pump with an easy to read and accurate gauge...