Best tool kits for cyclists (Bike Radar)
In credit crunch times it pays to do your own wrenching, but to maintain and
repair your bike with any success you’ll need a decent quality tool kit.
Here’s our pick of the best cycling-specific offerings we’ve tested this year.
## How we rated them
To judge the latest bike tool kits we put together a list of the most common
jobs riders would carry out themselves and came up with a shortlist of 10 key
items:
* **Allen keys **– ideally long, T-shaped (as these give the best leverage
and are easier on the hands) and ball-ended (for use in tight spaces). Our
next preferred option is Y-shaped, followed by the standard L-shaped type.
* **Bottom bracket tool **– with solid engagement and good leverage.
* **Chain tool ** – with smooth action.
* **Cassette removal tools**
* **Chainring bolt tool**
* **Cable cutters** – for changing gear cables, which can be a chore if you
ride regularly through winter. Look for rounded blades as these clip the whole
way round the cable, giving a clean snip.
* **Pedal spanner**
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DeWALT 31-Pc. Ratcheting T Handle Hex Key Set DWHT70265 – Overview -
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Car T Handle Metal Hex Interior Spark Plug Wrench Tool $15.86 |
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T Handle Hex Allen Key Set 10Pc Metric & Stand (UK) $11.04 |
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Klein10 Piece T-handle Allen Hex Key set 70152, 3/32 to 3/8 6 inch $40.00 |
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Bondhus 1/16 Screwdriver Handle Hex Driver $2.95 |
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KLEIN JTH6M25 2.5 MM HEX JOURNEYMAN T-HANDLE 6″ FREE SHIPPING $5.95 |
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Fuchsia Alloy Handle Inner Hex Spanner Wrench Set w Carabiner $7.57 |
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Bondhus 10615 7/16″ Ball End Screwdriver Handle Hex Key Wrench USA $5.95 |
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Bondhus 10mm Metric Ball End Screwdriver Handle Hex Key Wrench USA $5.95 |
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NEW Metric 10pc T-Handle Hex Key Wrench Set Hand Tools $6.99 |
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3mm Hex Key T-Loop-Handle Allen Wrench Kingpin Set Screw Queds Roller Skates $4.49 |
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NEW! AMERICAN TOOLS T-HANDLE 3/32″ HEX WRENCH $7.99 |
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NEW! AMERICAN TOOLS T-HANDLE 7/64″ HEX WRENCH $7.99 |
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NEW! AMERICAN TOOLS T-HANDLE 9/64″ HEX WRENCH $7.99 |
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NEW! AMERICAN TOOLS T-HANDLE 5/32″ HEX WRENCH $7.99 |
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NEW! BRISTOL TOOLS T-HANDLE 7/32″ HEX WRENCH $8.99 |
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NEW! BRISTOL TOOLS T-HANDLE 1/4″ HEX WRENCH $8.99 |
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NEW! BRISTOL TOOLS T-HANDLE 5/16″ HEX WRENCH $8.99 |
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Sealey Ball End Hex Key Set T-Handle Metric AK7144 $48.09 |
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NEW! BRISTOL TOOLS T-HANDLE 1/2″ HEX WRENCH $11.99 |
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CRAFTSMAN 41945 & 41946 1/4 & 5/16″ Short Hex Nutdriver Popsicle Handle (2) $18.99 |
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10pc Imperial Hex Allen Key Set T-Handle 4 Easy Turning Great For lathes $7.88 |
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Klein 79212 T-Handle 7-1/2″ Hex Key $13.16 |
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Draper 59267 T50 200 x 16mm T-Handle Tx-Star Double Ended Hex Key $17.71 |
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10pc Metric Hex Allen Key Set T-Handle 4 Easy Turning Great For Lathes $7.88 |
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BBB ALLEN WRENCH HEX KEY 10mm long handle padded new $3.95 |
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(15) EKLIND 5/16″ x 6″ T-HANDLE HEX KEYS $20.00 |
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10pc Imperial Hex Allen Key Set T-Handle 4 Easy Turning Great For lathes $7.88 |
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6mm Diameter Plastic Handle Shank Hex Socket Wrench $4.59 |
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Blue Handle Silver Tone Metal Hex Socket Wrench 5mm $5.02 |
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DeWalt 31-Piece Ratcheting T Handle Hex Bit Set [DISPLAY ITEM] $14.95 |
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10 T-Handle Hex Key Wrench Set Metric MM Color Coded Steel Index Stand Home/Auto $22.99 |
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10 T-Handle Hex Key Wrench Set SAE Color Coded Durable Black Oxide Finish Index $22.99 |
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20 T-Handle Hex Key Wrench Set Metric & SAE Color Coded Steel Index Stand Combo $36.99 |
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Eklind 51612 3/16″ T-HANDLE HEX KEY $2.78 |
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SAE 10pc T-Handle Hex Key Set w/Holder – Hand Tools $5.32 |
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BAHCO 8 PIECE HEX T-HANDLE SCREWDRIVER SET, METRIC, IN CARDBOARD BOX, #900T-8MM $105.07 |
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BAHCO 10 PIECE HEX T-HANDLE SCREWDRIVER SET, SAE, IN CARDBOARD BOX, #900T-10US $107.10 |
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0.6″ Diameter Red Hex Handle Stone Carving Chisel Tool $7.61 |
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Lot of 13 New in Package K-D Tools 6″ T-Handle Hex Wrench size 7/32″ #8308 $24.95 |
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Japanese Satsuma Censer Incense Burner Dog of Fo Handle Gold Gilt, 3 Footed, Hex $417.90 |
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mac tool 9 pc t-handle hex hey set $95.00 |
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mac tool 8 pc t-handle hex hey set $90.00 |
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Eklind 53168 6″ T-HANDLE HEX KEY $23.74 |
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20 Piece SAE & METRIC T-HANDLED HEX KEY SET $34.99 |
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1/4″ HEX LATHE T-HANDLED CHUCK KEY $13.99 |
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SAE 10pc T-Handle Hex Key Set w/Holder – Hand Tools $17.98 |
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Pedro’s Pro T/L Handle Hex Set with Torx 25 $67.50 |
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3/32″ T-Handle Hex Key by Eklind 51606 $2.99 |
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Allen Brand T-handle Hex Wrench Lot $9.99 |
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Clear Green Handle Silver Tone Hex Socket Wrench 9mm $9.09 |
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Green Plastic Handle Hex Nut Driver Tool Set 5 Pcs $13.90 |
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Blue Handle Silver Tone Metal Hex Socket Wrench 5mm $5.82 |
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BONDHUS T-HANDLE 7/64″ HEX WRENCH NEW #13206 $1.75 |
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Hex Shank Plastic Rubber Handle 6mm Phillips Slotted Screwdriver $9.73 |
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32 in 1 Torx Phillips Slotted Hex Screwdriver Bits Handle Tweezer Set $11.81 |
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DeWALT DWHT70265 31-Piece Ratcheting T-Handle Hex Allen Key Set $17.99 |
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10 PC. T-HANDLE HEX KEY WRENCH SET -SAE LIFETIME WARRANTY BY MIT Tools $15.95 |
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RUBBER CUSHION GRIP T-HANDLE 7.5″ LONG Hex Key SAE ALLEN WRENCH SET 3/32″ – 1/4″ $5.93 |
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10 pc T Handle Hex Key Allen Wrench tool Metric tools $18.99 |
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7 PIECE T BAR HANDLE BALL POINT HEX KEY WRENCH SET ALLEN KEYS $39.15 |
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T Type Plastic Handle 10mm Metal Hex Wrench Spanner S2 $14.93 |
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Pedro’s Pro T/L Handle Hex Set with Torx 25 $64.17 |
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TEKTON 2546 T-Handle Hex Key Wrench Set, SAE, 10-Piece $24.99 |
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Proform Parts Camshaft Installation Hex Design Handle Bolts Included Chevy Ea $23.95 |
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4mm Hexagon Allen Hex Key Wrench T Shaped Double Hex Tip Insulated Handle XLC $3.86 |
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5mm Hexagon Allen Hex Key Wrench T Shaped Double Hex Tip Insulated Handle XLC $6.83 |
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6mm Hexagon Allen Hex Key Wrench T Shaped Double Hex Tip Insulated Handle XLC $5.84 |
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Bondhus Ball Screwdriver Handled INCH Hex Allen Key Set $72.86 |
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18 PC T-Handle Hex Key Set $14.00 |
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20 pc Standard and Metric T-Handle Hex Allen Keys Set Lifetime Warranty $25.00 |
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18 Pc T Handle Allen Wrench Hex Key Set Ball Ends Lifetime Warranty $35.00 |
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Dynamite 17mm T-Handle Hex Wrench DYN7175 $21.99 |
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Wiha Tools Hex Driver w/Precision Handle 1.3x40mm WHA26313 $3.59 |
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Car T Handle Metal Hex Interior Spark Plug Wrench Tool $11.90 |
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Pedro’s Pro T/L Handle Hex Set 2-10mm with Torx 25 $63.98 |
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10pc Imperial Hex Allen Key Set T-Handle 4 Easy Turning Great For lathes $7.88 |
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Eklind 1/8 X 6″long Hex Key Eklind Cush.grip T-handle $0.99 |
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Eklind 51609 Cushion-Grip T-Handle Hex Keys 9/64 x 6″ $0.99 |
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8mm Hex Hexagon Socket Wrench Plastic Handle Spanner Hand Tool $10.07 |
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Eklind 51616 1/4 X 6″long Hex Key Cush.Grip T-Handle $0.99 |
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Eklind 51624 3/8 X 6″long Hex Key Cush.Grip T-Handle $2.75 |
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Eklind 51924 3/8 X 9″long Hex Key Cush.Grip T-Handle $5.50 |
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Klein Tools JTH6E11 3/16″ Hex Journeyman T-Handle 6″ $7.00 |
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Eklind Tool Hex Key Set 5 Pc T-Handle 9In. Metric 2.5-6Mm 35195 $10.99 |
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Klein Tools JTH6E14 5/16″ Hex Journeyman T-Handle 6″ $9.16 |
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10pc Metric Hex Allen Key Set T-Handle 4 Easy Turning Great For Lathes $7.88 |
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20pc T Handle Hex Keys SAE METRIC Tools New Set Allen Wrenches Sockets Ratchets $22.95 |
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PARK TOOL P-HANDLED HEX SET W/ HOLDER 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 8 10MM PH-1 $53.48 |
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20 Pc T Handle Hex Key Allen Wrench Tool SAE & MM Tools Home Shop HD Color Coded $32.49 |
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9pc EXTRA LONG BALL END HEX KEY SET & HANDLE – ALLEN $6.95 |
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10 Pc SAE + 10 Pc MM T-Handle Hex Key Wrench Allen New Color Coded High Torque $29.49 |
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Beta 951 Hexagaon T Handle Allen Hex 6 pce Metric Set $116.91 |
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10 pc T-HANDLE HEX KEY SET METRIC ORGANIZER HANDLE 2-10 $18.32 |
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10 pc T-HANDLE HEX KEY SET SAE ORGANIZER COLOR HANDLE $18.32 |
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MTD OEM #910-0643 Hex Bolt: 5/16-18 x 1.0″ FOR HANDLE/ FRAME $1.99 |
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Rubber Hex Dumbbells Chrome Handles 12 lbs ea-FREE SHIP $69.95 |
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6 Pcs Hex Star Bit T-Handle Screwdriver Tamper Proof Home Auto Business Tools HD $18.49 |
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Park Tool PH-2 P-Handled Hex Wrench $5.95 |
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Park Tool PH-2.5 P-Handled Hex Wrench $5.95 |
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10 Pc EKLIND 1/4″ X 9″ INCH T-HANDLE HEX KEY 31916 USA $25.00 |