GARAGE
TOOL TIME
WORDS AND PHOTOS: JEFF G. HOLT
TOOLS EVERY WRENCH-SLINGING RIDER SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR GARAGE TOOL STORAGE
BATTERY CHARGER
No matter how many tools you have or what kind they are, keeping them clean and organized is key. We opted for the US General 44-inch 13-drawer roller cabinet ($379) due to its great price, ball-bearing slides, and 16-inch deep drawers. harborfreight.com
Everyone knows that for a bike to run it needs to keep its battery charged. We really like the Optima Digital 400 charger ($110) due to its built-in battery health mode that aids in the recovery of discharged batteries.
BIKE LIFT We have been using the Black Widow 1,000-pound lift ($649) from Discount Ramps. It has all of the features of lifts costing double the price, and it comes in black.
optimabatteries.com
discountramps.com
AIR COMPRESSOR
BIG HAMMER
If you are going to air up those tires, get any sort of big nut or bolt unstuck, or even blow-dry your bike, you are going to need an air compressor. We chose the model 1641 Craftsman 26-gallon 1.5-hp compressor ($269) for its features and price, and it came complete with a Craftsman impact wrench and ratchet for free!
No matter who you are and what you ride, there is going to come a time when you need a big hammer. We like swinging the Proto Tools Anti-vibe Ball Pein Hammer ($69.99) due to its hefty weight and molded rubber grip.
sears.com
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protoindustrial.com
