tool kit choices?

[2clepto]

should i go for this,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIKEHAND-...sure_Cycling_BikeLocks_SR&hash=item1e7c2eeaf5

or this,

http://www.koo-bikes.com/pro-profes...kWIY13mBcQcI40uDHhSOwMb2IunJveAw6FRoCd8rw_wcB

or this,

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/categ...iew-birzman--travel-spirit-tool-box-12-46011/

 

[2clepto]

or maybe this, instead of the bizman,

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/tools-maintenance/tools/park-tool-ak37-advanced-mechanic-tool-kit

which is seems like the sensible option in the long run?

does anyone have experience of purchasing these tools at halfords when they are on 3 for 2? is it a cheaper route?

 

[2clepto]

my thinking was to get tools and a trueing stand, but im leaning towards the better tools and get the trueing stand later.

 

[2clepto]

going for the park tools ak37 from halfords. just reserved one for £225 and when it took me too the checkout the was another 20% off automatic and they charge me £179. i love the internet right at this moment. )

 

[raleighnut]

or maybe this, instead of the bizman,

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/tools-maintenance/tools/park-tool-ak37-advanced-mechanic-tool-kit

which is seems like the sensible option in the long run?

does anyone have experience of purchasing these tools at halfords when they are on 3 for 2? is it a cheaper route?

 

[Shut Up Legs]

going for the park tools ak37 from halfords. just reserved one for £225 and when it took me too the checkout the was another 20% off automatic and they charge me £179. i love the internet right at this moment. )

I've had the AK-37 kit for years now, and never regretted buying it. I've added a few tools to it over the last few years, too.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

Has anyone priced these kits up and compared it to buying tools seperately?

I'm going down the route of buying as I need them. So far I've spent a whole £16 on a crank tool and tyre levers. Obviously there are items that most people have like screw drivers and Allen keys

 

[2clepto]

I've had the AK-37 kit for years now, and never regretted buying it. I've added a few tools to it over the last few years, too.

which extra tools have you bought to add to the park tools? thanks.

 

[Cycleops]

my thinking was to get tools and a trueing stand, but im leaning towards the better tools and get the trueing stand later.

One piece of advice. Never buy a cheap tool. Good that you've bought the Park Tools.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

which extra tools have you bought to add to the park tools? thanks.

I ended up replacing the chain breaker tool, because I somehow managed to break the Park Tool one. I also bought a 4th-hand tool, useful for installing cables, and a rubber mallet. I've replaced the grease a few times.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

Great kit for the cash - http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/proline-tool-kit.htm and a great range of quality stuff - \http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/shop/mountain/mountain-tools/?page=1

and not vastly over-priced like Park

 

[2clepto]

thanks ffoeg and victor. i too have added up and the park tool set seems expensive today. especially since their screwdrivers dont have a great rep. i already have spanners, lube, chainbreaker, etc.

its an impossible choice again. maybe i should just buy separate when needed. im going to cancel the park tool order.

 

[2clepto]

or, a torque wrench seems to be a better starting point,

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/pro-torque-wrench-2-14nm-bike-specific.htm

 

[adamhearn]

I personally think that the all in one toolkits aren't cost effective as you'll likely be buying many tools that will not be used. Instead, buy what you need when you need it.

 

[bpsmith]

I've had the AK-37 kit for years now, and never regretted buying it. I've added a few tools to it over the last few years, too.

Which tools have you not used at all?

Edit: Furthermore, is there a need for all those Cone Spanners and range of bottom bracket tools? Do they just cover a range of bikes rather than specifically what you may have. Nearly bought the AK-38 set last year, but this stopped me.