{"id":1761092,"date":"2026-02-09T16:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1761092"},"modified":"2026-02-09T16:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T13:49:00","slug":"15-mountain-bike-maintenance-and-repair-essentials-under-30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1761092","title":{"rendered":"15 mountain bike maintenance and repair essentials under $30"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"wp_content_article\" class=\"st_article_class\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201170%20780'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies-1170x780.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-712643 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies-375x250.jpg 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-shop-supplies.jpg 1800w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>All prices and availability are subject to change.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hopefully you???ve spent the last couple of months servicing your mountain bike(s), getting everything ready for the season. If so, it???s time to restock your supplies! If you haven???t, now is the time to order everything you need so you???re ready for the season ahead. These are some of our top essential picks for bike repair and maintenance supplies to minimize downtime and keep your bike rolling.<\/p>\n<p>What are we missing? Tell us in the comments so don???t forget to stock up!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/bUmPXs\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-boot-750x500.png\" alt=\"Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot (Pack of 3)\" class=\"wp-image-712646 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-boot-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-boot-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-boot-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-boot-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-boot-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-boot.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-park-tool-tb-2-emergency-tire-boot-pack-of-3\">Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot (Pack of 3)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$7.02<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>You could use a dollar bill, or a snack wrapper, or a section of and old tire as a boot. But if you???re able to plan ahead, there???s nothing better than a dedicated tire boot, which is just the right size and is sticky so it stays in place. After a trail mishap this weekend, these are literally in my cart right now! <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/bUmPXs\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/JpLjw2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stans-forkboost-750x500.png\" alt=\"Stan's Biobased Forkboost Suspension Enhancement\" class=\"wp-image-712650 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stans-forkboost-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stans-forkboost-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stans-forkboost-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stans-forkboost-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stans-forkboost-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/stans-forkboost.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stan-s-biobased-forkboost-suspension-enhancement\">Stan???s Biobased Forkboost Suspension Enhancement<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$13.00<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Slow dropper post? Need a suspension boost in between regular services? Drip a little Stan???s Forkboost on your stanchions for a like-new feeling. <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/JpLjw2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/4toPHG\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-plugs-750x500.png\" alt=\"Tubeless tire plugs (40 pieces)\" class=\"wp-image-712647 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-plugs-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-plugs-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-plugs-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-plugs-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-plugs-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tire-plugs.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tubeless-tire-plugs-40-pieces\">Tubeless tire plugs (40 pieces)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$8.99<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Don???t wait until you run out of tire plugs! 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This stuff goes quick for me! <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/iOy1So\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/UjY7en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rim-tape-750x500.png\" alt=\"Reserve Rim Tape\" class=\"wp-image-712645 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rim-tape-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rim-tape-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rim-tape-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rim-tape-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rim-tape-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rim-tape.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reserve-rim-tape\">Reserve Rim Tape<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$25.00<\/strong> | <span style=\"color:#a30000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">$17.33 sale<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Eventually, you will need to replace the tubeless rim tape in your wheels. Of course you never know when that day will come, so grab a roll of tape and be prepared. Note: choose a rim tape width that???s 3-5mm wider than your internal rim width. For example, if your rims are 30mm wide internally (most are), this 34mm tape will fit just right.  <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/UjY7en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Competitive Cyclist<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/z3sMKX\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/threadlocker-750x500.png\" alt=\"ThreadLocker Blue M-243\" class=\"wp-image-712651 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/threadlocker-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/threadlocker-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/threadlocker-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/threadlocker-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/threadlocker-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/threadlocker.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-threadlocker-blue-m-243\">ThreadLocker Blue M-243<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$6.69<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Add a fresh dab of thread locker to cleat, rotor, and drivetrain bolts to ensure they stay tight all season long.   <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/z3sMKX\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center\" id=\"singl-517805542\" data-singl-trackid=\"630782\" data-singl-trackbid=\"1\" class=\"singl-target\">\n var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/p>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-3434178524671-0\">\n<p>\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {<br \/>\n\t\tvar mapping = googletag.sizeMapping().<br \/>\naddSize([992, 0], [[300, 250], [350, 250], [468, 60], [600, 400], [728, 90], [970, 90], [970, 250], [970, 400], [970, 480]]).<br \/>\naddSize([768, 0], [[300, 250], [350, 250], [468, 60], [600, 400], [728, 90]]).<br \/>\naddSize([576, 0], [[300, 50], [300, 100], [300, 150], [300, 200], [300, 250], [320, 50], [320, 100], [350, 250], [468, 60]]).<br \/>\naddSize([340, 0], [[300, 50], [300, 100], [300, 150], [300, 200], [300, 250], [320, 50], [320, 100], [350, 250]]).<br \/>\nbuild();<br \/>\n\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( &#8216;\/1088846\/SNG_Article_Mid&#8217;, [[300,100],[300,150],[300,200],[300,250],[300,50],[320,100],[320,50],[350,250],[400,300],[468,60],[600,300],[600,400],[640,480],[728,90],[970,250],[970,400],[970,480],[970,90]], &#8216;gpt-ad-3434178524671-0&#8217; )<br \/>\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting( &#8216;taxonomy&#8217;, [&#8216;mtb-gear&#8217;, &#8216;product-picks&#8217;, &#8216;supplies&#8217;, &#8216;repair-tools&#8217;] ).setTargeting( &#8216;post_id&#8217;, &#8216;712660&#8217; ).setTargeting( &#8216;post_type&#8217;, &#8216;post&#8217; ).defineSizeMapping(mapping);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};<br \/>\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;<\/p>\n<p>\t\ttimers[&#8216;gpt-ad-3434178524671-0&#8217;] = setTimeout( function () {<br \/>\n\t\t\tconst id = &#8216;gpt-ad-3434178524671-0&#8217;;<br \/>\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( &#8216;aagam_empty_slot&#8217;, {detail: id} ) );<br \/>\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );<br \/>\n\t\t}, 1000 );<\/p>\n<p>\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === &#8216;undefined&#8217; ) {<br \/>\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( &#8216;slotRequested&#8217;, function ( ev ) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === &#8216;undefined&#8217; ) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );<br \/>\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( &#8216;aagam_empty_slot&#8217;, {detail: id} ) );<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );<br \/>\n\t\t\t} );<br \/>\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( &#8216;slotResponseReceived&#8217;, function ( ev ) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== &#8216;undefined&#8217; ) {<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t}<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! 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If not, grab this two-pack of TPU tubes. We tested half a dozen different TPU tubes on Amazon, and this is our top pick for the price. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/6-tpu-inner-tubes-trail-tested\/#h-spingo-tpu-tube\">Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/r3BFc8\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/AnOgJU\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shimano-mineral-oil-750x500.png\" alt=\"Mineral Oil for brakes\" class=\"wp-image-712649 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shimano-mineral-oil-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shimano-mineral-oil-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shimano-mineral-oil-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shimano-mineral-oil-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shimano-mineral-oil-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shimano-mineral-oil.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mineral-oil-for-brakes\">Mineral Oil for brakes<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$29.86<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Stock up on mineral oil for your brakes because you never know when you might need a bleed. And sometimes, it takes more than one try (at least for me), so better to have extra on hand. If you???re running newer SRAM brakes (DB8, Maven), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/dK5JAu\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">this is the mineral oil you need<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/AnOgJU\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/aJnQwT\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-grease-750x500.png\" alt=\"Park Tool PolyLube 1000 Bicycle Grease\" class=\"wp-image-712655 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-grease-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-grease-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-grease-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-grease-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-grease-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bike-grease.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-park-tool-polylube-1000-bicycle-grease\">Park Tool PolyLube 1000 Bicycle Grease<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$10.95<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>I???ve got a few different greases on my shelf, but Park Tool PolyLube is the one I???ve used the longest.  <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/aJnQwT\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center\" id=\"singl-542325038\" data-singl-trackid=\"630782\" data-singl-trackbid=\"1\" class=\"singl-target\">\n var googletag = googletag || {}; 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Personally, I like Tri Flow but I know others swear by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/GbKfQV\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Rock N Roll Gold<\/a>. It???s also worth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/Ac1mJl\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">trying other lubes<\/a> to see which one works best for you. <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/Ohu6rD\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/0sGSaB\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orange-seal-tire-sealant-750x500.png\" alt=\"Orange Seal Tire Sealant\" class=\"wp-image-712652 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orange-seal-tire-sealant-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orange-seal-tire-sealant-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orange-seal-tire-sealant-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orange-seal-tire-sealant-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orange-seal-tire-sealant-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/orange-seal-tire-sealant.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orange-seal-tire-sealant\">Orange Seal Tire Sealant<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$21.99<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>I forget to check the sealant inside my tires, but when I do remember, there???s nothing worse than realizing I don???t have any fresh sealant on my shelf! My advice: stock up, and don???t be stingy. <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/0sGSaB\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/8Sds1n\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/brake-pads-750x500.png\" alt=\"Spare brake pads\" class=\"wp-image-712654 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/brake-pads-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/brake-pads-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/brake-pads-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/brake-pads-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/brake-pads-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/brake-pads.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spare-brake-pads\">Spare brake pads<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$18.99<\/strong> | <span style=\"color:#a30000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">$13.99 sale<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>I always keep spare brake pads, just in case mine get contaminated or I need them in an emergency. These generic brake pads aren???t super high performance, but they???re cheap and I???ve found they work well as a backup. Designed to fit many Shimano and TRP 4-piston brakes. 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It seems like I never have the right size for the job, so now I just buy them by the hundreds. <\/p>\n<p>Buy from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/ZRAG9w\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon<\/a> <\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/wp-json\/click\/track\/Zeufyo\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20750%20500'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hex-bolts-750x500.png\" alt=\"Spare hex bolts\" class=\"wp-image-712657 lazy\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hex-bolts-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hex-bolts-1170x780.png 1170w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hex-bolts-375x250.png 375w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hex-bolts-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hex-bolts-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/hex-bolts.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spare-hex-bolts\">Spare hex bolts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>$15.64<\/strong>  <\/p>\n<p>Getting an exact replacement bolt from a component or frame manufacturer can be next to impossible, but here???s a little secret: most bike bolts are a standard size. 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The tools include a black spray gun, a wooden-handled saw, a multi-tool, and a set of red hex keys housed in a wooden box, alongside a compact device with a pink and black design.\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"st_archive_tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/gear\/accessories\/bike-tools\/\">Tools<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"st_archive_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/editors-choice-bike-tools-youll-be-using-these-favorites-for-years-to-come\/\">Editors&#8217; choice bike tools: You&#8217;ll be using these favorites for years to come<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-6 col-md-3 st_archive_4up\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/dont-have-a-mini-electric-bike-pump-yet-these-are-4-are-on-sale\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201%201'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.singletracks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/inflator-sale-750x500.png\" alt='An image of a portable mini inflator with a black surface and visible buttons, featuring the brand name \"Fanttik.\" The background is softly blurred, highlighting the product, which is promoting a sale of 27-36% off.'><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"st_archive_tag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/?gear=pumps\">Pumps<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"st_archive_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singletracks.com\/mtb-gear\/dont-have-a-mini-electric-bike-pump-yet-these-are-4-are-on-sale\/\">Don&#8217;t have a mini electric bike pump yet? 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