Originally Posted by sparticus
I need a basic tool kit to build my new bike (I have the headset put in already.)
The lifu kit is very inexpensive and has everything I need.
http://pricepoint.com/product920.html
However, I hear that it is low quality and that I should stick with companies like park. Anyone have info/advice?
The adage "You get what you pay for" is true. My parents bought me a set of Craftsman tools when I was 16, over 40 years ago. I still have them and they are still just as good as when I got them.
For bike tools, I tend to buy Park and Shimano. They are more expensive than some, but they are quality. I do, however, happen upon special deals. I bought a set of metric hex wrenches at Home Depot for about $6, and they are guaranteed for life. But that is the exception. When I really need a tool, I buy it. My next one will be a chain gauge, which is relatively cheap at $10.