Solomon's toolkit

[Weight Weenie]

http://www.solomons.co.za/taxonomy/term/152

 

This looks like good value, any major stuff missing ?

Anyone used it ? Quality ?

How would it compare to the X-tools kit on CRC ? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40997

 

Thanks,

WW.

[Inusc]

no hollotec BB tool and old headset tools are include witch you will never need,Take X tools the look much better quality

[Guest Big H]

If you have no tools at all maybe....... would include spanner, pliers and screwdrivers. I do not think the quality is good. Looks tinny. You will be better off to make or get a list of tools you will need. Buy a toolbos and get the tools seperately. You will get better quality, not cheaper but tools you can use forever. I have many of the tools in that box somewhere in the bottom of the bike box that I replaced with better quality tools. YOU WILL UPGRADE AND BUY BETTER QUALITY TOOLS LATER.

[Weight Weenie]

Thanks for the advice.

 

Regarding quality, what do I need to look for in bike tools ?

Brand wise - Pedros, Parktool, Birzman ? Others ?

[Guest Big H]

Thanks for the advice.

 

Regarding quality, what do I need to look for in bike tools ?

Brand wise - Pedros, Parktool, Birzman ? Others ?

 

Parktool if you can afford it, BBB and PRO are normally my choice.

 

Allen keys, screwdrivers..... I have one with interchangeable bits, spanners, vice grip, mallet etc sommer by Midas.

 

Pedal spanner, chaintool with replaceable pins, chainwhip..... made my own, pedal removal tool with handle (for old style pedals) or other crank specific tool. Cassette removal tool with integrarted handle handle, cable cutter, spoke nipple spanner.... best is Park...... sure I missed some.... other Hubbers will help. Cleaning and washing tools, old toothbrush, paintbrush, old spokes sharpened always have a use somewhere. I have one to open up cut brake or derraileur sleeve inners.

 

Gaan nou eers Rugby kyk.

[Weight Weenie]

Dankie sal dit in gedagte hou

[Christopher Brunsdon]

I ended up buying tools from my LBS as I needed them. I got BBB, Pro, GIANT, and no-names. Bought an old Gedore toolbox from Cash Converters for R40 and a-for-a-way.

 

I just found that many tools are not-needed and your better off spending a bit more on better ones. Some tools can be DIY and even some other tools from your hardware store will work just as well.

[Johan Bornman]

http://www.solomons.co.za/taxonomy/term/152

 

This looks like good value, any major stuff missing ?

Anyone used it ? Quality ?

How would it compare to the X-tools kit on CRC ? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=40997

 

Thanks,

WW.

 

 

That kit is absolute rubbish.

[The_Break]

Often these kits end up sitting around for the most part.

 

Here is what I would buy if I wanted to service and build my own bike (Shimano version):

 

Good quality 1-6mm allen key set.

Spare 8 or 10mm allen key for my pedals or a BBB pedal spanner (pedal dependent)

1x 1-5Nm good quality torque wrench (dial type is best)

1x 5-30Nm good quality torque wrench

1x 20-120Nm good quality torque wrench (For the cassette lock ring)

Allen key socket with adapters to match torque wrenches

Chain wip

Shimano chain breaker

Shimano cassette lock ring tool

Shimano BB tool (torque wrench compatible version if possible)

Crank/blade nut tool (for the big and small blade nuts)

Spoke spanner (any good quality precision one)

Multitool for riding and when needing 2 allen keys of same size

A good quality thread grease.

A good quality bearing grease. Hub and free body bearings.

Long nose pliers for pulling and holding cables

Side cutter or best a proper cable cutter for cutting cables and sheathes

Hach saw with the finest tooth count you can find (for fork cutting)

If you can afford it a nice bike repair stand.

Rest of tools you rarely need and then it is worth paying the small fee at the shop. E.g. drop out alignment, etc.

 

Besides the torque wrenches (about R1500-3000) such a tool set will not set you back too much more than what it would cost for a year or two of services. The learning investment is the real winner and the rest of your life you will save and be sure your baby is properly cared for if you learn properly and have a good maintenance plan.

Edited February 25, 2011 by The_Break

[Guest Big H]

Often these kits end up sitting around for the most part.

 

Here is what I would buy if I wanted to service and build my own bike (Shimano version):

 

Good quality 1-6mm allen key set.

Spare 8 or 10mm allen key for my pedals or a BBB pedal spanner (pedal dependent) (hex tools with ball end on one end is adviseable as it helps setting hex nuts at a angle)

1x 1-5Nm good quality torque wrench (dial type is best)

1x 5-30Nm good quality torque wrench

1x 20-120Nm good quality torque wrench (For the cassette lock ring)

Allen key socket with adapters to match torque wrenches (comes standard with the BBB torque wrench)

Chain wip

Shimano chain breaker

Shimano cassette lock ring tool (tool with integral handle is more stable)

Shimano BB tool (torque wrench compatible version if possible)

Crank/blade nut tool (for the big and small blade nuts)

Spoke spanner (any good quality precision one) (Parktools one workx best)

Multitool for riding and when needing 2 allen keys of same size (not for workshop use)

A good quality thread grease.

A good quality bearing grease. Hub and free body bearings. (any grease will do as bicycle bearings do not work hard)

Long nose pliers for pulling and holding cables (if you are going to spend so much money you might as well get a third hand tool as well)

Side cutter or best a proper cable cutter for cutting cables and sheathes (sidecutter will ot work)

Hach saw with the finest tooth count you can find (for fork cutting) (get a saw guide)

If you can afford it a nice bike repair stand. (make your own , PM me for the sketch or search the HUB)

Rest of tools you rarely need and then it is worth paying the small fee at the shop. E.g. drop out alignment, etc.

 

Besides the torque wrenches (about R1500-3000) such a tool set will not set you back too much more than what it would cost for a year or two of services. The learning investment is the real winner and the rest of your life you will save and be sure your baby is properly cared for if you learn properly and have a good maintenance plan.

 

Not a cheap tool kit ecspecially for somebody wanting to purchase a sub ZAR500-00 tool kit made of galvanized sheeting. If you want to use a sidecutter to cut cables heat the cable up with a cigarette lighter at the point where you want to cut and use a side cutter. Only heat it if you are sure you want to cut. The cable will not br usaeble again if not cut. ....... O ja .....if you want to use this method include a cigarette lighter in your toolkit...... TIP.... Rather buy a cable cutter. A Dremel tool works best when cutting sheats

Edited February 26, 2011 by Big H

[Burts]

I bought the X tools set in December and the pedal spanner has already been stripped. So it is not good quality at all. I would also suggest that you have a look at the specific tools you need for the specific jobs. Then buy them when you need it. The quality of BBB and Pro also look much better to me that X Tools.

Edited February 25, 2011 by Burts

[The_Break]

Not a cheap tool kit ecspecially for somebody wanting to purchase a sub ZAR500-00 tool kit made of galvanized sheeting. If you want to use a sidecutter to cut cables heat the cable up with a cigarette lighter at the point where you want to cut and use a side cutter. Only heat it if you are sure you want to cut. The cable will not br usaeble again if not cut. ....... O ja .....if you want to use this method include a cigarette lighter in your toolkit...... TIP.... Rather buy a cable cutter. A Dremel tool works best when cutting sheats

 

If you want to service you own bike, you need to buy the right tools. If you are not going to buy the right tools then maybe you should not be servicing your own bike. Poor quality tools will only lead to bike damage which will inevitably cost you more.

 

Most important tools to buy in my mind are a good set of allen keys, the mid range torque wrench and the socket set. If you are not willing to buy that then will most probably end up damaging something.

Edited February 26, 2011 by The_Break

[Guest Big H]

If you want to service you own bike, you need to buy the right tools. If you are not going to buy the right tools then maybe you should not be servicing your own bike. Poor quality tools will only lead to bike damage which will inevitably cost you more.

 

Most important tools to buy in my mind are a good set of allen keys, the mid range torque wrench and the socket set. If you are not willing to buy that then will most probably end up damaging something.

 

Good show..... that is the main idea throughout this whole thread. Many ofus learnt that in the hard way. Do what most suggested. Start of by buying tools as you need the, Do what I did..... make up your www.chainreactioncycles.com, price your list locally and buy tools to expand your toolbox with the differance. I have done that all my life by doing things myself at home and has built up quite an array of my own tools.

[Guest Big H]

We all forgot something very vital...... We now have all the ingredi ents but we do not have the recipe.

 

Get a good cycling repair manual like the Park Big Blue Book of Cycling Repai, use the wbsite or surf for other options. Some very good tutorial videos around as well.

[Stretched@Birth]

Don't forget the shifting spanners... I find them indispensible (spelling?). Again, buy quality, and get one bigger one and a little one.

[Wannabe]

Got one of these, not the best quality. But it does help in getting the small jobs done. Have started buying the better quality tools as I need them.