You already know this: The easiest way to improve your mountain bike or change the ride feel and performance is to upgrade your tires.
Now that you have the right tires, these tire tools and accessories will keep them running strong and at peak performance.
Fanttik X10 Ace Mini Electric Bike Pump
$64.99 | $43.97 sale
Battery-powered inflators like the Fanttik X10 are a game-changer, especially if you’re still carrying a mini pump. Compact and easy to use, the X10 is Singletracks buyers’ top choice. Read more.
Buy from Amazon
Park Tool BMT-1 Tire Bead Breaker
$43.95
Modern tubeless tires and rims provide a nice, tight fit. The downside is sometimes it can be tough to break a bead. If you struggle with this, the Park Tool BMT-1 is a life saver.
Buy from REI
KOM Cycling Tubeless Tire Repair Kit
$24.99
We tested 10 tire tools and the KOM Cycling tire repair kit was our favorite. But you don’t have to spend a lot on a tool; we tested this $6.99 tool and it gets the job done too. Read more.
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Vittoria Air-Liner Light XC Trail, Sealant, and Air-Liner Tool Kit Bundle
$184.96 | $119.00 sale
These tubeless tire inserts are lightweight and designed for tires up to 2.4″ wide. Not only do you get a pair of inserts to run front and rear, Vittoria also throws in sealant and a tool to make installation easier.
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Bike Tubeless Sealant Injector 3.5 oz/100ML
$9.99
We’ve tried a number of tubeless tire sealant injectors but none are as easy to use and mess-free as this inexpensive Amazon syringe. Just be sure to rinse the straw with water after every use and it’ll stay clog free.
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2-Pack SPINGO MTB TPU Inner Tube
$21.99
TPU tubes are strong, lightweight, and don’t take up much room in your pack. We tested half a dozen different TPU tubes and found the Spingo tubes work just as well as more expensive options. Read more.
Buy from Amazon
Muc-Off Tubeless Rim Tape
$15.00
Slow tubeless tire leak? It might be time to refresh your rim tape. Check your internal rim width and add 3-5mm — that’s the size tape you need. So for example, if your rims are 30mm wide internally, pick up 33-35mm tape.
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JOE’S NO FLATS Sealant Remover
$12.99 | $11.04 sale
Before applying new rim tape, use Joe’s sealant remover to get the rim nice and clean. It also works for cleaning clogged valves — just don’t use it on the inside of your tires — it could re-open holes that were previously sealed.
Buy from Amazon
SKS Germany Airchecker Digital Pressure Gauge for Presta or Schrader
$39.99 | $25.99 sale
Tire pressure makes a huge difference when it comes to ride feel and performance. A compact digital gauge like this one from SKS make it quick and easy to check before every ride.
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Tyre Monkey Tire Lever
$12.99
The Tyre Monkey lever has over 3,000 reviews on Amazon averaging 4.3 ⭐️ and is designed to make tire changes quick and easy.
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Specialized 2Bliss Ready Tire Sealant
$25.99 | $9.72 sale
This is the stuff Specialized uses in their shops and the large, 760mL bottle is a great value on sale.
Buy from Competitive Cyclist
GÜP Kwiki Quick-Fix Sealant
$16.99 | $14.99 sale
GUP combines sealant and inflation in a convenient package you can carry in your pack for emergencies. Read more.
Buy from Jenson USA
Muc-Off Big Bore Lite Tubeless Valves
$50.00
Muc-Off Big Bore tubeless tire valves combine a simple ball valve with a wide open stem for fast inflation and easy sealant top-offs, making this one of our favorite designs. Read more.
Buy from Muc-Off
Topeak Joe Blow Booster Floor Pump
$239.95 | $191.96 sale
An air compressor is helpful for seating tubeless tires, but if you don’t want to invest in one, this quality Topeak floor pump is the next best thing.
Buy from Competitive Cyclist
Dakine Gripper
$30.00 | $16.50 sale
Strap your emergency tire repair kit — spare tube, plug tool, and extra sealant — to your frame with the Dakine Gripper. Available in two different colorways at this price.
Buy from Steep and Cheap
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