Halfords tool kit

[Soup890]

Would you guys buy this tool kit from Halfords. I read the reviews and they are mixed.

Here is the like

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...egoryId=242558&productId=522915&storeId=10001

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I wouldn't, because most of those tools are no use on my bikes

 

[cyberknight]

I have used that kit for a few years and its fine for most stuff, it depends on what bikes your using it on.
One of my bikes has external BB and no tool is provided for that so you might need the odd assortment to do all jobs like a cable cutter.

 

[Soup890]

I have used that kit for a few years and its fine for most stuff, it depends on what bikes your using it on.
One of my bikes has external BB and no tool is provided for that so you might need the odd assortment to do all jobs like a cable cutter.

Would it be ok for changing my BB on my specialized sirrus sport

 

[Soltydog]

If you are quick & using shimano gear try http://www.planetx.co.uk/deals

 

[cyberknight]

Would it be ok for changing my BB on my specialized sirrus sport

According to google its a square taper BB so yes, assuming it looks like ......

 

[further]

I have one of these.it's fine for most jobs ,although the chain tool is not up to much ,overall I would recommend it

 

[Nigelnaturist]

It looks very similar to the one I got from Aldi many years ago, still use the cassette tool, and BB tool chain whip and spoke tool, relevant spanners as needed but as mentioned the chain tool and in my case the crank extractor were a bit naff.

 

[sgl5gjr]

My Mrs got me one of those.... it's okay for most jobs but the Aldi one is better IMHO..... plus with the Halfords you'll add to the kit for different bikes....

 

[Beebo]

I also have that tool kit. Bought it a few years ago when I was geting back into cycling. It has saved me a fortune.
Most of it is OK and gets the job done, but I have been upgrading as I go along.
as mentioned above the chain tool is rubbish, so I bought a proper one.
My next purchase will be a set of proper professional allen keys. The ones in teh kit are perfectly fine, but I want some of the really good ones now.

 

[Soup890]

According to google its a square taper BB so yes, assuming it looks like ......

Would a 8 mm Allen key be ok to use on that BB in the picture?

 

[cyberknight]

Would a 8 mm Allen key be ok to use on that BB in the picture?

I think so .

 

[Colin_P]

I had that kit for a day.

I used the bottom bracket tool once and it was made of cheese. It failed trying undo a lockring. I took it back and got a refund.

I've since bought tools as and when I've needed them. You could buy the tools in that kit and a toolbox off ebay for about half the price. Far better though to spend a bit more and get quality tools as and when you need them.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Colin_P I have supplemented what came with the kit, new chain tool, though I will need new cone spanners as the ones I have are a different size.

 

[Crankarm]

I wouldn't waste your money. Buy yourself Park Tools and Pro tools as and when you need them.

Essentials would be:

Cassette removal socket
BB removal socket / tool.
Chain whip - Pro or Park
Adjustable spanners small, medium and large.
Pro pedal spanner.
Park Chain link pliers
Park inner cable cutters
Park Chain tool
Park tyre levers
Spoke tool
Cone spanners Pro or Park that fit your bike's cone nuts.
Crank puller
Shimano key for removing chain ring bolts
Park Allen key set or multitool.
Machine Mart - Clarke set of Allen, Hex etc for removing bolts with ratchet 1'4" or 1/2" drive socket size.
Finish Line grease
Chain saw oil
Copper slip
Car Plan engine degreaser
Foil food trays to clean transmission parts and chain and washing up bowl.
Box of Nitrile gloves.