It doesn’t take a lot of cash, or space, in order to keep your bike in great condition. Tool manufacturer Super B is fairly new to North America, but they’ve been designing pro-level tools for Japan and Taiwan’s bicycle industry for more than 30 years. As you might expect from a well-respected tool company, all Super B tools are guaranteed.
First, start a set of basic bench tools.
The Super B tool case includes 17 pro-quality bike tools for $120 (MSRP).
Why buy tools individually when you get them by the case? Super B (tool designers for a certain stupendously well-known maker of Japanese bike-components) assembled the must-have pieces into a portable case. All the tools are hard-wearing shop quality (from Super B’s Premium professional series). Tools include: pedal wrench, chain checker, cone wrenches, crank tool, spoke wrenches, hex wrenches, chain break, chainring wrench, and more for just $120 (MSRP, see complete tool list on the TBA-1000).
Next, get a bike stand that doesn’t fall over.
The Super B TB-WS30 bike work stand with tool tray is stable on any surface (suggested serving only—tools not included).
Maybe you don’t have the space for a complete work bench, but you can have a killer bike stand. Also by Super B and also from their pro Premium line, the new TB-WS30 bike work stand weighs just 5.4kg and lets you rotate and tilt your bike a full 360 degrees. The tripod base keeps things secure on any surface, and the included tool tray keeps smart bits handy and organized. $220 (MSRP, read more on the TB-WS30 work stand).
For $40, add a handy chain cleaner
For a quick clean-up, a chain cleaning kit does all the work with no mess.
Tight on cash and space? Buy a bottle of your favourite degreasing fluid, lay out some newspapers and snap the Super B cleaning kit onto the chain ($40 MSRP, check out the step-by-step instructions).
About Super B: Based in Taiwan, Super B creates high-quality and affordable shop, team, and home mechanic bicycle tools in Premium and Classic lines. With in-house research-and-development, fabrication, and quality-control; Super B tools perform and last to the highest standards. Every Super B tool includes a full product warranty. Super B bike tools are available from selected bike shops in Canada.
*all prices subject to change.