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Workshop Tool Recomendations

A practical blend of basic, intermediate, and advanced tools for home servicing and full-shop work. Some links on this page are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Basic maintenance tools

Floor pump
Tire levers
- Park Tool TL-1.2 Tire Lever Set

Basic tune-up tools

Cone Wrenches
Cone wrench for rebuilding wheel bearings.
- Park Tool PT-09 Shop Cone Wrenches
Chain Tools
Compact chain tool for quick and easy chain maintenance.
- Park Tool CT-5
Pliers and Cutters
Cleanly cut cables and housing for brake and derailleur installs.
- Park Tool Master Link Pliers MLP-1.2
- Park Tool CN-10 Cable and Housing Cutter
General Use Wrenches
common wrenches for various bike maintenance tasks.
- Park Tool AWS-1 3-Way Hex Wrench (4mm, 5mm, and 6mm)
- Park Tool ST-3 Three-Way Socket Wrench
Speciality Wrenches
Cleanly cut cables and housing for brake and derailleur installs.
- Park Tool Professional Pedal Wrench PW-4

Shop-level service tools

Repair stands
Stable stand to hold the bike for repairs and adjustments.
- Park Tool PCS-9.3 - Home Mechanic Repair Stand
Truing stands and wheel building tools
Wheel truing stand for straightening rims and checking dish.
- Park Tool PCS-9.3 - Home Mechanic Repair Stand
- Park Tool DAG-3 - Derailleur Hanger Alignment Gauge, Black