Ideal Tool Kit

I have this

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_Professional_Tool_Kit/5360031530/

And its a very good start point. Add different BB tools and headset spanners when needed, change chainwhip to 1/8th, get a lockring tool and you are pretty much set.

charlie doesn't tend to sell rubbish, though, so you might be alright with the tools off ebay. if you've got a spare 1/8 chain, you could attach it to the chainwhip that is included in the kit. but if you just need a chainwhip and lockring tool, you could probably get both for less than £27.

I got myself that lockring tool from Charlie the Bikemonger last year. It does the job, just.

I have that set. Does a job, nothing special. You can borrow next week if you're in London.

Thought about getting this one

http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=133786

are there any better?

Jazzy

i would spend a bit more on a full set of tools if you want to buy a complete kit. the better the tools, the harder wearing they will be.

alternatively, think about the tools that you need at this moment and buy what you need when you need it. that way, you'll hopefully end up buying higher quality and won't be left with a tool you'll only use once. also look at the tools that people have on the forum as there are some excellent people who will be willing to lend you the tool in exchange for beer/biscuits/kittens.

also, hardware shops will often carry spanners and wrenches at a much lower price (and higher quality) to specialist bike shops.

good luck.

i would just buy tools as and when you need them, you won't have all the different bb tools/lockring/cone/freewheel tools that you may need.

essentials are probably a 2-8mm allen key set, 15mm spanner (pedals), whatever mm track nuts are (17?), chain tool, and big adjustable or fixed spanner for threaded headset, should you have one. then just buy as you need.

Buy Park Tools and buy them as you need them. By the time you're 2-3 years in you'll have a good old set of tools.

I got leant a Lezyne tool set for a trip i took and i have to say that stuff is magic; I am completely converted - if you are going to get tools get good ones

List the tools you will need the most and pay good money for them. they will last a life time and there is a greater chance you wont screw the parts you are trying to take off by using second rate tools. it might be £20 cheaper but if it doesn't work!!

Hovis is right on the non bike shop tools. Soo much cheaper!

UTFS

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread26869.html
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread18893.html
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread14237.html
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread2710.html
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread881.html

hippy is a tool but he doesn't come up on the search? i'll point it out to DK - see if he can fix it

This is what I carry around with me all the time... Keep the bigger stuff at home (chainwhip/headset spanner/crank puller/chain breaker etc.), you're never too far from a bike shop in London if you suffer epic fail anyway... And ignore hippy, he's from Mildura... Which is apparently in Melbourne... Pfff! Lori still laughs about that, hippy... ;P

job done.

Why ignore me? I linked to the other threads where the same shit had been discussed before.

Where are you from teenslain? How do you answer that question?

I was born in Melbourne. I grew up in Mildura. I spent 10 years in Melbourne before coming here.
99.9% of people have no idea where Mildura is so it makes sense to say Melbourne wouldn't you say?

I'm from London, my friend... I was teasing... You appear to have taken the bait... ;P

job done.

tell me that belongs to you.

Cycle everywhere with Hovis as he always has a tool kit and spare tube with him and doesn't seem to mind his mates sponging...

PS: Although he is prone to scaring the living shit out of your pets by blowing up his inner tubes a tad too far...

I have one of these, great basic tool kit, you can buy more specific tools, like a track chain whip as and when you need them

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ice-toolz/essence-tool-kit-for-home-mechanics-ec006795

Home mechanics tool kit - High quality tools in strong portable case. - Includes: ISIS/ Shimano BB tool, 8 Groove spoke wrench, Cassette tool, Crank puller, Chain tool, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6mm hex key set, 6" Adjustable wrench, 8mm Hex key, 8 & 10mm open ended spanner, 2 x Flat head screw drivers, 2 x Cross head screw drivers, ½" drive adaptor, Hollowtech 2/ MegaExo adaptor, Chain Whip, Pedal & box wrench, and Nylon tyre lever set.

Think about the tools that you need at this moment and buy what you need when you need it. that way, you'll hopefully end up buying higher quality and won't be left with a tool you'll only use once.

Good advice that.

Alot of the tools in the OP tool box are more suited to geared bikes. Eg. If your running a 1/8" chain then you'll need appropriate chain breakers and chain whip.

Chain breaker in the Ice Toolz works on both size chains - its good base set, that you can add too over time

^ but not 8 mm? how you get cranks off!

I'm from London, my friend... I was teasing... You appear to have taken the bait... ;P

I have a very foul hangover.. I think from sleeping south of the river.. so I will be taking lots of bait today..

Chain breaker in the Ice Toolz works on both size chains - its good base set, that you can add too over time

True.

I bought some pretty high end hex keys recently, and only wish I'd invested sooner. Quality tools encourage quality work.

Heres a starter kit.

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=7008

A grand... wow.

Damn nice though.