Christmas isn’t too far around the corner (sorry, but by the time you’re reading this, I bet you’ve already seen Christmas decs up in a store somewhere!) and it’s time to start worrying about what to get for those cycling fanatics in the family. Tyre repair kit? Chain tool? A torque tool? Or perhaps, just all of the above?
That’s literally what you get with this kit from Topeak. There are 24 components included, mostly made from aluminium and S2 hardened steel with a few pieces made from an engineering grade polymer plastic. The high torque ratchet toolbar gives you the ability to combine your tools in multiple different ways so you can always get the leverage you need with the right tool to do the job. The speed sleave bit holder greatly aids in this as you can attach it to the ratchet from multiple positions and then take advantage of the 9 different sized and shaped bits (ranging from flathead screwdriver to different sized Phillips heads and Torx heads too) and the 9 hex bits that go from 1.5mm to 10mm giving you a very wide range that should suit whatever build you have on your bike. The ratchet also works to help you easily remove and install pedals without any additional pieces required.
The Power Link pliers are made to remove or install the master-link in your chain, making it easy to tighten or loosen it, depending on your need and there is also a chain tool provided so removing the pins is pretty straightforward. The pliers separate in to two pieces that you can then use as tire levers for when you need to sort out any punctures. Finally, there is a disc brake spacer included allowing you to safely remove the wheels without damaging the brakes. RRP £89.99
- Relatively lightweight kit at 635g’s
- Almost everything you need to work on your bike
- Small and compact so it takes up little room in your backpack
- Perfect gift material
- A small compartment with things like rubber glue and patches for punctures would have made this perfect for taking with you when cycling.
