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I'm looking at getting myself a comprehensive tool kit - something that can do all jobs on a bike...I'm about to start tinkering with some bikes again so I'm feeling the need to get the right tools for the job - I've got plenty of tools just now but they are all showing signs of wear - plus I'm also feeling the need to buy something proper that will last a good wee while (ideally into someone else's lifetime - although that isn't practical as by the time that happens bike technoilogy will mean the tools are obsolete!).
So, I'm looking at a full range of tools and have found the Pedro's Master Toolkit 3.0 (but can't find a price in the UK); some of the Park kits look good but seriously pricey - more than I'm evenly slightly comfortable with.
The Pedro's one I think has what I want but I'd also like a headset press and facing tool...I'm looking at the tools and reckon it will do all my jobs, my wife's bike and any kids bike we get for the family...but is it the best one to get?
I'm after a 1-kit-to-do-it-all and I'm also after a kit that has the day-to-day tools of minor adjustments right through to building a complete bike from component parts i.e. star-fnagled nut installer, cutting guide for steering tubes, headset press, cutters, etc.
I'm not really after brake bleeding tools and I have the syringes and tubes for that work, but having tools that could be used to strip down brakes would be handy. Also tools to work on non-disc brakes as well.
We run alost entirely Shimano but there is a bit of SRAM and if my daughter ever decides to give road riding a bash then it could also do Campag stuff so the tools need to do the job now but also allow the ability to work on other things as well.
Anyone else been sad enough to investigate this type of thing and what have you found (and roughly how much)?
Thanks.
I'd say stick with Park tools.
A lot of Pedros tools are good, but some are a bit naff (my personal low point is their equivalent of a chainwhip). We have 2 shops decked with Park and 1 with Pedros and we all agree the Pedros stuff was a mistake.
Also, pricing isn't really that different for the Pedros and Park stuff.
When the Pedros toolkit gets launched over here it'll be available from any Trek dealer.
The Park Advanced Mechanic kit at £250 isn't really too bad a deal compared to buying them seperately and will cover most bases and includes Campag BB and Lockring tools (though not an 8mm allen key, or a 10mm which you'll need for newer campag cranks).
Top this up with a Cyclus BB facing tool, headset press, star nut tool and remover (£45/£35/35/25 each, rather than Park's £180 and perfectly good for someone who'll replace maybe 2 or 3 headsets a year). Park cutting guides are good (another £35) and that should do you.
Thanks for the info superstar_opponents...I figured buying a full kit would cover all basis...I'm not expecting Campag to come in to the equation any time soon...I'm looking to get a full workshop toolkit to basically last me until I finally die, so I'm looking for quality, but cost does come into it somewhere.
Thanks for the ideas, will take another nosey at the Park stuff but reckon that's way too much.