Bike tools, maintenance and cleaning kit reviews

Topeak Mini Pro 20 multi-tool review

A fully equipped multitool, neatly designed and packaged with tools you never thought you would need

By James Bracey • Published 25 January 16

Muc-Off Pressure Washer review

Muc-Off’s new pressure washer helps you clean your bike in double-quick time without damaging the paint or stripping grease out of the bearings

By Paul Norman • Published 12 December 19

Chain-L No. 5 lube review

Chain-L No. 5 lube: We test Chain-L's wet lube

By Cycling Weekly • Published 24 February 10

Karcher OC3 portable cleaner review

The Karcher OC3 portable cleaner lets you pressure wash your bike after a ride, if you're not near a hose. But its 4 litre water reservoir soon runs out

By Paul Norman • Published 11 January 18

Effetto Mariposa GiustaForza torque wrench review

Review of high-end torque wrench the Effetto Mariposa GiustaForza - it's a work of art

By Cycling Weekly • Published 18 March 09

Muc-Off X-3 Dirty Chain Machine review

Cleaning your drivetrain can be a chore, but Muc-Off aim to make it more bearable with this innovative chain cleaner.

By Henry Robertshaw • Published 5 November 14

Topeak Mini Ten multi-tool review

We've tested the Topeak Mini 10. It packs five allen keys, four torq heads and a Phillips screwdriver into a 92g package which is only 7cm long and comes in its own padded pouch

By Paul Norman • Published 29 April 16

Blackburn Big Switch multitool review

Compact but perfectly formed, the Big Switch tool is up to most road-side maintenance tasks

By James Bracey • Published 10 September 19

Finish Line Speed Degreaser 500ml review

Finish Line Speed Degreaser 500ml - No job is worse than degreasing a chain - can Finish Line make it a joy?

By Cycling Weekly • Published 11 November 10

Crank Brothers b14 multi-tool review

Better known for their mountain biking tools, we tested the Crank Brothers b14 multi-tool in a road bike setting

By Cycling Weekly • Published 1 January 14

Ice Toolz Pro Shop Chain Tool review

Head to Head: Chain tools - We pit a pair of chain breaking/fixing tools against each other to see which one comes out on top

By Cycling Weekly • Published 17 November 10

Park Tool MT-20 multi-tool review

The Park Tool MT-20 multi-tool is exceptionally well made, and very compact, but that quality is at a price that can't be justified with so few functions.

By Henry Robertshaw • Published 10 May 16

Brooks MT10 multi-tool review

The Brooks MT10 multi-tool is a product that, just like their saddles, is designed to last a lifetime

By James Bracey • Published 19 January 16

Bike Repair Manual, Chris Sidwells review

We review the 'Bike Repair Manual' by Chris Sidwells

By Cycling Weekly • Published 22 November 12

No Quarter Complete Cycle Detailing Kit review

No Quarter Complete Cycle Detailing Kit offers great cleaning and care for your frame, but is it worth the £34.99 outlay?

By Symon Lewis • Published 28 February 17

Halo ProActive sports wash review

We've been testing Halo Proactive sports wash on our cycling kit – an effective laundry liquid that helps reduce odour build-up.

By Paul Norman • Published 27 March 17

Topeak Mini 9 Pro multitool review

The Topeak Mini 9 Pro packs a lot of essentials into a small package including two tyre levers.

By Paul Norman • Published 17 April 18

The Ultimate Guide to Bike Maintenance and Upgrades review

We review 'The Ultimate Guide to Bike Maintenance and Upgrades' by Guy Andrews & Stuart Clapp

By Cycling Weekly • Published 22 November 12

Fenwick's FS-1 concentrate (1l) review

Head to Head: Bike cleaners - cleaning your bike is a chore, which of these cleaning solutions can best ease the burden?

By Cycling Weekly • Published 12 November 10

Effetto Mariposa CarboMove review

By Cycling Weekly • Published 23 March 09

Oxford Products bike cleaning brushes review

This range of well-priced brushes from Oxford Products seems to include one to get at every part of your bike.

By Paul Norman • Published 24 January 17

Morgan Blue Mud Off review

Morgan Blue Mud Off £10.95

By Hannah Bussey • Published 10 May 13

Silca T Ratchet + Ti Torque Kit review

Silca's jewel-like tool kit looks to cover the bases for the regular traveller

By James Stout • Published 27 August 20

Pro Minitool 11 multi-tool review

A small multi-tool that any jersey pocket will have space for, we tried out the Pro Minitool 11 multi-tool

By Cycling Weekly • Published 1 January 14

Lezyne S-Caddy tool bag review

By Cycling Weekly • Published 4 June 09

Ritchey torque key review

We review Ritchey's simplified torque key that only has one setting and uses one size of Allen key – but that's fine!

By Cycling Weekly • Published 18 March 09

Zinn and the Art of Bike Maintenance, Lennard Zinn review

We review 'Zinn and the Art of Bike Maintenance' by Lennard Zinn

By Cycling Weekly • Published 22 November 12