rkeetsa Posted February 23, 2014 Share Hi, I am looking at getting a decent tool kit to do most of my own servicing and repair work, can anybody suggest a decent kit and where to get one for about R600 to R1000? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted February 23, 2014 Share These are good enough. Add something to put your total over a R1000 and you get free postage. http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/icetoolz-pronto-toolbox Edited February 23, 2014 by Cippo Adrian Fogg, fanievb and TopFuel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkeetsa Posted February 23, 2014 Share These are good enough. Add something to put your total over a R1000 and you get free postage.thanks Edited February 23, 2014 by rkeetsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted February 23, 2014 Share If you have absolutely no tools, then those might work. If you already have some tools you are going to get double of what you already have. Tools in that price bracket is normally a bunch of allen keys, chain whip and cassette remover. You will need cable cutters, bb remover and a couple of other tools that is better to buy separate as and when you need them for that specific job. Thats the way I built up my workshop! ChUkKy, awesme and rkeetsa 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted February 23, 2014 Share And if you want proper tools, I love my blue tools the most! GLuvsMtb, SamL1220, Tumbleweed and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted February 23, 2014 Share Buy some decent basic tools and the specialist bike ones as you need them. I would recommend this Allen Key set, note the 'ball' ends on the long side, very handy http://techno.com.my/online/images/Stanley%2069-119.jpg Also get a similar Torx set http://www.safasteners.net/uploads/8/1/8/7/8187786/1159199_orig.gif Then you will also need chain wip, cassette tool, BB tools (depends on what type), spanner set, decent mallet, and a mullet in you are in the East Rand, Edited February 23, 2014 by kosmonooit Josh0, martinsnyman and ChUkKy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted February 23, 2014 Share Buy some decent basic tools and the specialist bike ones as you need them. I would recommend this Allen Key set, note the 'ball' ends on the long side, very handy http://techno.com.my/online/images/Stanley%2069-119.jpg, Handy but not as hand friendly as the Parktool allen key set. They also have the ball ends to allow you to work at otherwise difficult angles. You have way more leverage with that handle and you dont feel manhandled when finished working with them! Edited February 23, 2014 by Tankman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted February 23, 2014 Share ... Edited February 23, 2014 by Tankman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted February 23, 2014 Share +1 for any Park Tools. I'd rather buy fewer tools to start with but buy good ones, and Park Tools certainly are. Soufflé 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_black_stig Posted February 23, 2014 Share Don't forget the torque wrench! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted February 23, 2014 Share Handy but not as hand friendly as the Parktool allen key set. But the Stanley set also pack away nicely, I keep my most of my tools sorted in flat Tupaware containers for easy storage. I have a set like the Park Tools but they are still in the packing box, but my 'workshop' is virtual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted February 23, 2014 Share Don't forget the torque wrench! +1000 I always thought I didn't need one until I got mine. Best investment yet. ChUkKy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted February 23, 2014 Share Then a toolbox and work stand to complete it all Lexx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankman Posted February 23, 2014 Share But the Stanley set also pack away nicely, I keep my most of my tools sorted in flat Tupaware containers for easy storage. I have a set like the Park Tools but they are still in the packing box, but my 'workshop' is virtual. The Parktool kit comes with a wallmount holder (that is an actual photo of my own I posted earlier). Allen keys I always keep within reach ... not stored away anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted February 23, 2014 Share Yes Tankman Parktool kit if kool, and its handy to have them all lined up and ready for action, my point is really for the DIY bike maintenance beginner no need to over capitalise and get fancy Pro tools, basic but decent quality tool sets that you can get at Builders, Makro etc will do fine, That parktool PH1 hex key set set lists on CRC at R900+ (ex VAT) thats about the OP's entire budget Edited February 23, 2014 by kosmonooit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted February 23, 2014 Share +1 for a workstand ChUkKy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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