Admittedly, I can be a little too quick to click the “buy” button on Amazon. After all, they make it so easy with cheap items plus fast and free shipping! I’ve got a stockpile of buyer’s remorse from stuff like this, but just as many Amazon bike purchases that I use regularly.
Tell us about your best MTB-related Amazon finds in the comments below!
Rock Bros composite flat pedals
$26.99 | $24.99 sale
I’ve tested at least a dozen pairs of flat pedals, and surprisingly, these are among my top 3. After two years, they’re still on my hardtail and provide excellent grip. I also own an aluminum pair of Rock Bros flat pedals that I don’t nearly like as much as these. Read more.
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Thinvik TPU tubes (2-pack)
$19.99
I like the Thinvik TPU tubes for the fully threaded valve stem… and the price. Just a couple weeks ago I got a flat in the backcountry, miles from any road, and this Thinvik tube saved the day. Back home, I took it out, cleaned it off, and put it back in my emergency kit for next time. Read more.
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Flextail Mini electric bike pump
$109.99 | $79.99 sale
Well known bike brands are finally getting into the electric mini pump game, but for a long time you could only find these from unknown sellers on Amazon. The Flextail Mini is a pump I bring on every ride, and it’s proven to be reliable every time I’ve used it. Read more.
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monTEK swivel bike mounts
$89.99 | $59.99 sale
These monTEK swivel bike mounts have been a game changer for getting our garage organized. They’re high quality and fit everything from kids’ bikes to 29ers.
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AXS battery charger
$16.98
I didn’t want to pay $50 for a SRAM AXS battery charger, so I took a risk on this two-slot model. It works great and ensures I always have two fully charged batteries. I also ordered a set of off-brand AXS batteries and found they fit some AXS derailleurs, but not others, so I don’t recommend non-SRAM batteries.
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KOM Cycling tubeless tire repair tool
$19.99 | $18.61 sale
Of all the tire repair tools I ordered from Amazon for this test, the KOM was my favorite. There are no-name tools that cost a bit less (some under $5) and they fine, just not as well as the KOM. Read more.
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GPMTER lock-on grips
$6.98
Less than $7 for a pair of lock-on grips is a heck of a deal, and these work great. They’re only offered in red or black so if you’re looking for another color, check out these $16 grips. Read more.
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Headset / bottom bracket press
$27.19
I once rigged up my own headset press using nuts and bolts, and it worked OK. Then I decided to buy this one from Amazon and it’s so much easier to use!
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Headset spacers
$9.99 | $8.99 sale
I’m a weight weenie at heart, and these “carbon” headset spacers work great. It’s nice to have a set of various sizes to make cockpit adjustments and to have on hand when installing a new fork.
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Rock Bros bike bell
$14.99 | $13.49 sale
Where I ride, the trails can be crowded with bikers and hikers, making a bell a must-have. This is a recent purchase and I love it because it’s loud and has a big lever that’s easy to find with my thumb.
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Bottom bracket tools
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I test a lot of drivetrains, and it seems like I never have the right bottom bracket tool on hand. So, I go to Amazon, find the one I need, and have it shipped overnight. All of the ones I’ve tried are surprisingly high quality and get the job done.
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Red tail light (2-pack)
$16.99 | $12.54 sale
If you ride at night, or on the road between singletrack sections, I highly recommend getting a tail light. It’s taken me years to find one I like, and finally, this one fits the bill. It’s secure, lasts for hours between charges, and has multiple brightness modes to choose from.
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