[Closed] toolkit and manual

You do get what you pay for with tools, hence the price of the Park stuff, but also have a look at the X tools, or Ice Toolz stuff, not as good, but pretty decent.
Main thing IMO is buy decent Allen keys, as they'll be what you use more than anything else

Only buy Park etc. for bike specific stuff - the quality is adequate - at best

Much better value looking at brands like Facom for generic tools

get the Park Tool Blue Book as a 'how to' guide - it's all online on the park site but the book makes life easier...

Bondhus do a good set of hex keys for £10-15.

Most basic set-up stuff can be done with Allen keys, so get yourself a decent set, like Bondhus or Wera, for around £20 and then buy the bike specific stuff as you need it.

Second/third about the Allen keys, but get 'T' bar ones.

For the rest of the tools, buy when needed - Park if available/affordable, then other bike specific brands plus also try the Halfords Professional range.

Try Zinn & the Art of MTB Maintenance book - very good.

LASER allen key set, not a bike brand but they are top quality!

try ebay for park tools I have picked some up cheap as new 2nd rate tools, sometimes used but still great quality at a decent price

seconded for the zinn book

Thanks guys,

Ill have a look on ebay after I've finished laughing at the 'fat families' post..

Dan