TOOLS EVERY WRENCH-SLINGING RIDER SHOULD HAVE IN THEIR GARAGE

Tool Storage

Battery Charger

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. optimabatteries.com

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

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. discountramps.com

Air Compressor

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! sears.com

Big Hammer

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. protoindustrial.com

Introducing the all new Covert 3-in-1 Helmet

Covert Versatile 3-in-1 Road Helmet

Meant to disrupt the norm, this radical design can be converted to work with any type of bike. We started with a half helmet and added an integrated drop-down sun visor for protection from sunlight. A rear comfort sleeve allows you to convert the helmet to a ¾ open-face and then attach the included front mask and you’ve got one, aggressive “bad ass” looking helmet.

Rsd

Walker Jacket

Buffalo soldier. Dreadlock Rasta. For starters, the Walker Jacket by RSD has buffalo leather in a matte finish that makes up the main sections. The real buffalo leather has a softer and subtler feel, though it did take a week or two of constant wearing to get the feel just right. The pre-curved sleeves and relaxed collar helped to soften the blow during break-in and were a nice feature once it was. What we liked most about the Walker was the simplistic, noBS design with minimal zippers and pockets to distract from what a jacket is supposed to be. That is until you open the coat and the bling-blam-bing of the gold liner lets you know you’re wearing something special. It does have provisions to add armor, but— let’s be honest—that’s the first thing we take out anytime we get a new jacket. Overall, this is a clean, simple, and comfortable jacket that looks great on just about anything you ride.

$400 // rolandsands.com