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Old 04-22-12 | 07:48 AM
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vins0010
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From: Minneapolis, MN

Bikes: '86 Trek Elance 400; '83 Trek 520; 90s Specialized Crossroads, '84 Trek 610 (wife's), 90s Trek Multitrack (wife's), Cargo Trailers, Burley for the Kids, WeeHoo Trailer

I bought a tool set

When I started working on bikes, I bought the Park AK-37 Tool Set, which is basic, but they call it their advanced set. I picked it up on ebay and was able to save some money that way. I have ended up using everything in the kit and adding quite a bit more - but some of it could be a bit redundant with what you have (the wrenches, screwdrivers, etc. and they aren't that great). Then, I added new tools as I needed them. However, I went into all of this knowing that I both wanted to work on our bikes (wife and mine) which ranged from 80s vintage to contemporary road bikes - and that I was interested in fixing up other bikes as I came across them. I think it was cheaper this way, but you could also price tools out individually to see, especially for the main ones you'll need.
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