Hopefully you’ve spent the last couple of months servicing your mountain bike(s), getting everything ready for the season. If so, it’s time to restock your supplies! If you haven’t, now is the time to order everything you need so you’re ready for the season ahead. These are some of our top essential picks for bike repair and maintenance supplies to minimize downtime and keep your bike rolling.
What are we missing? Tell us in the comments so don’t forget to stock up!
Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot (Pack of 3)
$7.02
You could use a dollar bill, or a snack wrapper, or a section of and old tire as a boot. But if you’re able to plan ahead, there’s nothing better than a dedicated tire boot, which is just the right size and is sticky so it stays in place. After a trail mishap this weekend, these are literally in my cart right now!
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Stan’s Biobased Forkboost Suspension Enhancement
$13.00
Slow dropper post? Need a suspension boost in between regular services? Drip a little Stan’s Forkboost on your stanchions for a like-new feeling.
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Tubeless tire plugs (40 pieces)
$8.99
Don’t wait until you run out of tire plugs! This pack should last a couple seasons and it includes two different sizes that will work with most tools.
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Muc-Off Bio Drivetrain Degreaser
$27.54 | $17.99 sale
Degreaser works way better than plain old soap or bike wash, especially when it comes to cleaning drivetrain parts. This stuff goes quick for me!
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Reserve Rim Tape
$25.00 | $17.33 sale
Eventually, you will need to replace the tubeless rim tape in your wheels. Of course you never know when that day will come, so grab a roll of tape and be prepared. Note: choose a rim tape width that’s 3-5mm wider than your internal rim width. For example, if your rims are 30mm wide internally (most are), this 34mm tape will fit just right. 👍🏼
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ThreadLocker Blue M-243
$6.69
Add a fresh dab of thread locker to cleat, rotor, and drivetrain bolts to ensure they stay tight all season long.
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TPU tubes
$19.99
Check your flat tire repair kit and make sure you have an extra tube. If not, grab this two-pack of TPU tubes. We tested half a dozen different TPU tubes on Amazon, and this is our top pick for the price. Read more.
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Mineral Oil for brakes
$29.86
Stock up on mineral oil for your brakes because you never know when you might need a bleed. And sometimes, it takes more than one try (at least for me), so better to have extra on hand. If you’re running newer SRAM brakes (DB8, Maven), this is the mineral oil you need.
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Park Tool PolyLube 1000 Bicycle Grease
$10.95
I’ve got a few different greases on my shelf, but Park Tool PolyLube is the one I’ve used the longest.
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Chain lube
$16.78
Everyone has their go-to when it comes to chain lube. Personally, I like Tri Flow but I know others swear by Rock N Roll Gold. It’s also worth trying other lubes to see which one works best for you.
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Orange Seal Tire Sealant
$21.99
I forget to check the sealant inside my tires, but when I do remember, there’s nothing worse than realizing I don’t have any fresh sealant on my shelf! My advice: stock up, and don’t be stingy.
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Spare brake pads
$18.99 | $13.99 sale
I always keep spare brake pads, just in case mine get contaminated or I need them in an emergency. These generic brake pads aren’t super high performance, but they’re cheap and I’ve found they work well as a backup. Designed to fit many Shimano and TRP 4-piston brakes. (Confirmed fit on XT and TRP G-Spec DH.)
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Zip ties
$9.99 | $6.99 sale
Where do all my zip ties go?! It seems like I never have the right size for the job, so now I just buy them by the hundreds.
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Spare hex bolts
$15.64
Getting an exact replacement bolt from a component or frame manufacturer can be next to impossible, but here’s a little secret: most bike bolts are a standard size. I have this bolt kit and it has bolts that fit my stem, bottle mounts, seatpost clamp, and probably other parts of the bike I haven’t discovered yet.
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Finish Line Fiber Grip Carbon Fiber Bicycle Assembly Gel
$10.99
Finish Line Fiber Grip assembly gel is safe to use with carbon bars and ensures a slip-free grip so you aren’t tempted to over torque your bolts. Works well for dropper posts too.
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