Juan Posted September 25, 2008 Share I would like to purchace a good tool kit but i want value for money. Does anyone have advise for me on this? I would also like to know where the best place is to shop for it? Its mainly going to be used on my Mtb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canaris Posted September 25, 2008 Share PARK TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Posted September 25, 2008 Share I know, they are so expensive though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 25, 2008 Share You only get good tools or crap tools. The bad part is the good tools are pricey. Its worth it pauing R50 extra for a good tool then R80 for the bolt you messed up with the cheap tool. Buy the tools that you need for a specific job. About 1 or 2 tools a months. Look at BBB or PRO aswell. Not as good as Park or Pedros, but cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted September 25, 2008 Share Rather buy tools individually. A lot of tool kits contain tools that you might never use. Depends on your groupset as well. ie external BB's need different tools to Isis or Octalink etc.Look at the Park tools website to see what is in thier tool kits and buy accordingly. Park do make good tools, but they can be expensive. Pliers and screw drivers etc you can get at your hardware. BBB, Raliegh and Tacx make good tools as well. Depends on what your lbs has. Its taking me a while to build up my collection. Over the years I have collected individual tools as required. Now for the skills and space to use them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted September 25, 2008 Share what about this from CWC?any good, what would comparable kit from PArk or Pedro's cost? http://www.cwcycles.co.za/wave_toolbox/shebeen2008-09-25 03:46:08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted September 25, 2008 Share Pedros work shop kit.Almost everything you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 25, 2008 Share what about this from CWC?any good' date=' what would comparable kit from PArk or Pedro's cost? http://www.cwcycles.co.za/wave_toolbox/[/quote'] chain whip - can make your ownalen keys 2mm 2.5mm 3,4,5,6 and 8mm - should have a multi tool by nowhead set spanner - no bike uses that anymorecascette remover - will use itbottom bracket remover - depends on the type of BB you've gotcone spanners - how good is the fit, will it strip the nutschain tool - how long is this gonna lasttyre levers - should have this alreadyphilips and flat head screw drivers - comes with multi toolspoke key - how good is the fitpedal spanner - quality14 & 15mm sockets - for wherepuncture kit - should have this already9 & 10mm spanner - qualitycrank extractor - depends on the type of BB you've got adjustable spanner. - will not trust thisOther words, not worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 25, 2008 Share Pedros work shop kit.Almost everything you need and how much for that? Is their stuff back in the shops now Shamus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted September 25, 2008 Share Park tools are good, Pedro's are good, but they are aimed at the professional bike whrench who fixes bikes for a living. BBB make a range of tools good enough for most of your needs. My yourself a plastic Big Jim toolbox to store your tools in and buy the tools as you need them. Go and look at www.chainreactioncycles.com under Tools. The whole BBB range is shown there as well as all other brands. Make up your list and happily go and shop at your LBS. A starter tool list couls ideally be:- A good set of allen keys (cheap and cheerfull at Midas..... the set with the rounded drive end. It helps when you work in tight places.A good Chain Breaker.A combination set of Screwdriver bits and a driver. ( a good set has flats, phillips, hex, torx etc in it. No need for expensive but get good quality)A good quality adjustable wrench (shifting spanner)A syringe with athick needle (blunt the needle and use the syringe to oil Derraileurs and other areas that needs small amount of oil)A good set of cone spanners (do not get if your bike has sealed bearings)A Chainwheel removal tool (crank extractor)A BB Tool (if a normal BB get the tool with the handle on it and remember external bearings use a different tool)A cassette removal tool. (get one that has a handle on it)A chain whipBuy yourself the Park Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repairs. It is a handy reference and handles almost all general repairs. I have mine here in Angola.Cable cutter (thanx Big Ben) Anything I missed?????? SORRY MAMPARA EK HET NIE JOU LYS HIERBO GESIEN NIE!!!!!!!Big H2008-09-25 04:05:37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 25, 2008 Share Oom - miskien nog a goeie 'cable cutter' daarby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbreath Posted September 25, 2008 Share A spoke spanner Big H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted September 25, 2008 Share Oom - miskien nog a goeie 'cable cutter' daarby? Thanx BB. I updated my list with various other items including the Park Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaccelari Posted September 25, 2008 Share A good workshop stand. I have a Pedros. Working on a bike on the ground and not properly clamped is an absolute pain. As for tools, my suggestion is to buy as you need them and buy the best you can afford or find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troi Sport Posted September 25, 2008 Share Pedros work shop kit.Almost everything you need and how much for that? Is their stuff back in the shops now Shamus? Paragon Tech took over Pedro's from Probike. They do have stock of the Workshop Kits as well as many of the individual tools. Also Headset presses and Torque wrenches, which are not included in the kit, are available for pricing, call yout LBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calabash Posted September 25, 2008 Share I?have this?toolkit and?it?is crap! Most?of?the tools I have had?to?replace. what about this from CWC?any good' date=' what would comparable kit from PArk or Pedro's cost? ?http://www.cwcycles.co.za/wave_toolbox/[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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