Workshop & maintenance

Best bike degreasers 2026: 8 picks for MTB and eMTB drivetrains
The best bike degreasers solve different problems. Regular chain cleaning needs a controllable product that lifts dirty lubricant; preparing a new chain for wax needs a much more complete removal of grease. Buying the strongest cleaner for every job is rarely the most useful approach. The best bike degreasers: shortlisted Best overall: Peaty’s Foaming Drivetrain…
Best MTB chain-cleaning tools 2026: eight UK picks
Compare eight chain-cleaning devices and tools for MTB and eMTB maintenance, with exact kit contents, verified UK offers and practical compatibility advice.
Best MTB chain lubes 2026: nine picks for UK trails and eMTBs
Nine MTB and eMTB chain lubes for UK trails, covering wet oils, all-weather formulas and drip wax, with exact bottle sizes, verified offers and application advice.
Best CO₂ inflators for MTB and eMTB 2026: 8 picks
Eight CO₂ inflators for MTB and eMTB puncture kits, with checked bundle prices, valve compatibility and advice on cartridge size and sealant compatibility.
Best chain wear checkers 2026: 8 tools for MTB and eMTB
The best chain wear checker is one that suits your exact chain, gives the right replacement signal and is easy enough to use regularly. Spending a few pounds more on the correct gauge makes more sense than gambling with an expensive eMTB cassette. The best chain wear checkers: shortlisted Best overall: Park Tool CC-4.2 Chain…
Best MTB shock pumps 2026: 8 tools for suspension setup
The best MTB shock pumps make suspension setup easier to repeat. A tyre pump moves plenty of air at relatively low pressure; an air fork or rear shock needs a smaller volume delivered with much more control. Choosing the right tool means looking at the gauge, valve access and how you will actually use it,…
Best Allen keys and Torx tools for MTB maintenance: eight UK options
The best Allen keys for mountain-bike maintenance are the ones that fit your bolts properly and reach them without a struggle. A folding multi-tool is useful beside the trail, but separate hex and Torx keys make repeated home-workshop jobs easier to organise. This guide compares eight options, from inexpensive three-way tools to complete metric sets.…
Best cassette removal tools 2026: 8 options for MTB workshops
The best cassette removal tool is the one that matches your cassette fitting and works with the driver you already own. A £10 socket can be a better workshop buy than a more expensive handled tool if it also fits your torque-wrench setup. Best cassette removal tools: shortlisted Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Lockring Tool —…
Best bike grease for MTB maintenance: eight assembly, bearing and seal options
The best bike grease is the one specified for the job, rather than the most expensive tube on the shelf. An MTB workshop may need assembly grease, a bearing grease or a specialist seal lubricant, but those are not interchangeable labels. This guide compares eight orderable UK options and explains where each fits. These are…
Best tubeless sealant injectors for MTB and eMTB: eight UK options
A tubeless sealant injector earns its place when you want to measure a top-up without unseating a tyre. The best choice depends on your sealant, valve and maintenance routine: a larger syringe saves refills, but a narrow tube can be more useful when checking or extracting old liquid. An eMTB does not need a special…