IceToolz Pronto Toolbox

[HDW]

I see CWC has this on special: http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/icetoolz-pronto-toolbox.

 

Now I would appreciate some advice: is this all the tools (or most of them) that I will need to maintain and service my bikes?

 

And is the price any good?

 

Thanks!!

[bradwentzel]

Link broken?

[Thomo]

Expect most to advise you to steer clear of "all-in-one tollboxes" and rather build up a toolbox.

This will address both your specific needs as well as the quality of tools.

 

That said, this deal doesn't look too bad if you don't have any tools already.

[Thorn199]

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/sites/default/files/product_images/121645_1.jpg

[Christopher Brunsdon]

Your not going to use half the tools but the price is not bad for an all in one.

[shaper]

I have http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40997 (at R460 plus shipping and VAT) and can build a bike from scratch and service it. The only other tool I needed which was not in the toolkit is a headset press and usually get my LBS to fit the headset when I buy one for a new frame.

[Tieffels]

Expect most to advise you to steer clear of "all-in-one tollboxes" and rather build up a toolbox.

This will address both your specific needs as well as the quality of tools.

 

That said, this deal doesn't look too bad if you don't have any tools already.

 

Jip, With a multi lool you can do 90% of the maintanance/build jobs on a bike. Only other routine service related tools I can think of:

 

Very good quality gear outer cutter - tool I use most

Chain whip - make from flat bar and old chain.. I laser cut a fancy one for myself that includes a pedal spanner on one end.

BB tool for your type - very intermittent use.

Cone spanners - spend and get good ones in the right size you need. Thanks to Shimano I use them quite a bit.

 

What else you really need? So I agree 100% but Thomo

[Tuxstir]

I see CWC has this on special: http://www.cwcycles....pronto-toolbox.

 

Now I would appreciate some advice: is this all the tools (or most of them) that I will need to maintain and service my bikes?

 

And is the price any good?

 

Thanks!!

been using one of theses all-in-one boxes now for 13 years now, does most of the job well, expect thoses cones spanners to be the first things to be strip though, but as a basic tool box get it and upgrade as need be

[Rudi Pollard]

I also bought one from Chain Reaction a while back and its a very good place to start. I can do most of the work with the tools that came with it, and only needed to buy 1 or 2 extras on top op if. For that price it is a bargain

[HDW]

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/sites/default/files/product_images/121645_1.jpg

 

thanks!

[HDW]

Thank you guys for all the replies. I really appreciate it.

 

Think I have to sit down and see what it is that I need, and then make up my mind.

 

Thanks again!

[Iwan Kemp]

Your not going to use half the tools but the price is not bad for an all in one.

 

Sad, but true. I have this and it's the perfect combo of tools needed most of the time, size and portability. Leave it in my kit back so it's always close at hand.

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46301

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Full/46301.jpg

[Falco]

Who are we trying to kid here?

It's obvious to anyone who knows anything about tools that this set is cheap and nasty. It's likely to result in lots of frustration, damaged bolts, and crushed knuckles.

Rather use the same amount of cash to buy a few often-used good quality tools, and add to that as cash becomes available.

Where tools are concerned, stay away from sets, buy once, and buy the very best you can afford.

This set is crap.

[Iwan Kemp]

Who are we trying to kid here?

It's obvious to anyone who knows anything about tools that this set is cheap and nasty. It's likely to result in lots of frustration, damaged bolts, and crushed knuckles.

Rather use the same amount of cash to buy a few often-used good quality tools, and add to that as cash becomes available.

Where tools are concerned, stay away from sets, buy once, and buy the very best you can afford.

This set is crap.

 

[Blits]

Hi,

 

I'm also interested in buying a set or make-up my own set. What are the most needed / important tools that one should have?

[DIRT EATER KZN]

I see CWC has this on special: http://www.cwcycles....pronto-toolbox.

 

Now I would appreciate some advice: is this all the tools (or most of them) that I will need to maintain and service my bikes?

 

And is the price any good?

 

Thanks!!

i bought a similar set 2 years ago and it still serves we well the only thing i take to the lbs is my wheels for truing after i have laced them