We’re often just as guilty as the rest of the cycling media of only reviewing or testing a product if it's branded a bike product. But there's a plethora of consumable items that can be bought from your local hardware store, pharmacy or supermarket that are very useful to have around your home workshop — and it's likely that your local bike shop uses them too. If you don’t already, keep these items on hand as they can come in useful when working on bikes.
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Electrical tape
Where to buy: hardware store
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Electrical tape is useful for finishing off bar tape like a pro and marking seatpost height before removing the post. The finishing tape included with most bar tape is best for the bin, or to be used over the top of a neat electrical tape wrap.
I use tape from 3M or Nitto, cheaper stuff tends to become a gooey mess overtime.
Isopropyl alcohol
Paper towel
Cable ties
Threadlocker
Duct/cloth tape
Cleaning brushes
Furniture polish/cleaner
Emery cloth (or sandpaper)
Talcum powder
Rags
WD-40
Thread seal tape
Disposable gloves
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