The 9 Best Bike Repair Kits

Offering the utility of a full kit and the portability of a multitool, the Topeak Survival Gear Box (about $29) is an extremely versatile option that belongs in the backpack of any serious rider. It has all the essentials for fixing chains, spokes, tires, and many other parts.

Amateurs and serious cycling enthusiasts alike will find the Ironarm Professional (appx. $90) a godsend when it comes to doing routine maintenance or quick fixes. It includes some more rare pieces, such as a freewheel tool, along with some must-haves, like a cassette remover.

The Pedro's Apprentice (appx. $169) comprises all the most important equipment needed for efficient repairs, including a pedal wrench and bottom bracket tools, without any unnecessary pieces. That means less clutter and an easier workflow.

The Vibrelli V19 Set (appx. $20) is an economical choice that will allow you do light maintenance and make emergency repairs, including patch a tire in the event of a flat. For anything beyond that, though, you'll likely need a more comprehensive collection.

Professional bike mechanics will love the Park Tool AK-3 Advanced (around $399), an industrial set that has everything you need to repair, rebuild, or tear down a cycle. It'll make a great addition to any workshop, though if you're not in the business, it's probably too pricey.

The Deckey Multi-functional (about $39) is a sprawling arsenal of all the tools you'd likely ever need to fix a bike, or even build one from the ground up. Most of the pieces are high-grade carbon steel, so you don't have to worry about stripping or damaging any delicate parts.

If you're looking for the basics in a package that's small and light enough to carry around in your pocket, the Crankbrothers M19 Multi-tool (appx. $20) is it. This folding gadget boasts 19 attachments, including spoke wrenches in four sizes and a universal chain splitter.

All the components of the Daway A35 Bag (about $21) stow away in a soft-shell case that provides decent protection and is also small enough to tote around in your pack or panniers. It even includes a portable tire pump and several different sized rubber patches for fixing flats.

With a cotterless crank extractor, a chain whip, and a freewheel turner, the Bikehand Tool Set (about $40) is suitable for regular maintenance on a wide variety of cycles, including road and touring models. The parts aren't superb quality, but at this price, it's hard to complain.