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Crankbrothers Slider Tyre Lever Kit

Good set of tyre levers with the added bonus of sliders to help with particularly tough combos

£9.99
Wed, Jun 11, 2025 14:45
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BBB BioReadyWash

Convenient cleaner with subtle protectant for lightly soiled bikes or those in fair weather service

£7.99
Wed, Jun 04, 2025 14:45
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How to build your own bike toolkit, a beginner’s guide — must-have tools for cyclists to carry out basic repairs

Ready to take on bike maintenance tasks and swerve more costly repair bills? This guide shows you how to build your own bike toolkit with all the essential tools for handling basic repairs

Fri, May 23, 2025 10:05
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Be careful where you buy your brake pads, kids: a cautionary tale on how to spot fakes after I got duped by some convincing counterfeit Shimano

road.cc reviewer Iwein Dekoninck was none the wiser when he purchased some perfectly genuine-looking 'Shimano' brake pads for a fair bit cheaper than usual. The story very nearly ended in a hedge

Tue, May 13, 2025 16:36
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The modular cycling trailer that can convert almost any bike into an electric cargo bike — plus ‘the future of saddle bags’, new Adidas shades, Chris King’s colourful disc brake lockrings + more

All the hottest new tech from Park Tool, Chris King, Adidas, the weird and wonderful world of crowdfunding and loads more

Sat, Apr 05, 2025 11:00
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Topeak Ratchet Rocket Essential

Excellent compact and versatile tool for roadside or workshop use, though the high quality is reflected in the price

£39.99
Sat, Mar 22, 2025 12:45
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Topeak’s £1,200 bike toolkit of dreams, Princeton’s more affordable(ish) wheel sub-brand, new Panacer superlight inner tubes, fresh Fizik and Udog shoes + more from our cycling trade show travels

Highlights and sneak peeks from the COREbike show 2025 – Fizik, Brooks, Panaracer, KMC, Topeak, Basso, Evoc & more

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 15:17
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Muc-Off Hey Dipstick!

Made from premium materials, but unfortunately it's hard to read and relatively expensive

£10.00
Mon, Feb 24, 2025 15:45
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Tools for the travelling cyclist — here’s what I carry to fix or bodge just about anything on the road

After a life on the road with his bike, Steve’s travelling tool kit has evolved somewhat over the years, but the essentials have largely remained the same. Take a look inside this tiny tool stash

Sun, Feb 23, 2025 12:00
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Oxford Bike Wash

Pleasant smelling and it foams well, though not the most potent cleaner on truly filthy winter grime

£8.99
Sun, Feb 23, 2025 09:45
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