Maybe you’re a racer, or maybe your just into some weekend DIY. Bottom line is, you can’t easily work on a bike without some sort of work-stand. Recently RCUK took a look at the Park PRS-20. They walked away impressed with the stand, which holds the bike in place without clamping any tubes – something that can come in handy when dealing with carbon. The stand itself has a tripod-style footing, and an arm to which either the front or rear drop-outs can be secured. It has a “sleeping hub” which allows the chain to be cleaned without the rear wheel, and it can rotate 360 degrees for cleaning sessions. The reviewer, who has installed BB’s, and forks says the stand has “quickly become a favorite”. Buyers can expect to drop around ₤180 or $330, though prices may vary by country.

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Available via retailers like Lillian Vernon, cyclists can carry a cycle repair kit all neatly tucked away inside a water bottle. The kit includes a 6mm through 15mm ball wrench, 6 driver bits (both slotted and Philips) and handle, 3 hex key wrenches, 2 tire levers, and a patch kit. While we think this kit might be a little more weight than the average road cyclist is willing to carry – not to mention the fact that you have to give up a water bottle slot – we still thought it was clever enough to deserve a mention.

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