Stock Your Shop

Ever started working on your bike only to discover that you didn't have the supplies you need? Then you have to traipse down to the bike shop, a trip that eats into the precious time you're able to dedicate to working on your bike or riding it.

You can avoid these disruptive jaunts by keeping basic supplies in your home workshop. Here's a checklist:

---Brake and derailleur cables and housing
---Cable and housing end caps
---Chains and chain lube
---Brake pads
---Handlebar tape
---Tires, tubes, rim strips and patch kits
---Seatpost binder bolts or clamps
---Chainring fixing bolts
---Spokes, particularly if they’re unique to your wheels
---Cleats and bolts for your pedal system
---Any special tools your equipment requires
---Lots of rags