From a point of experience/knowledge, most wouldn't go with a kit. However, I was in a similar position and opted for the Park AK-37, which I liked. Bear in mind, I had zero regular tools except for a couple old screwdrivers, an off brand adjustable wrench, and those allen wrenches from Ikea-type furniture...and I didn't know a lot about tools otherwise. I liked getting a kit that just came with what I needed. The quality was pretty good and I was happy with the AK-37. The tools I still use are the: pedal wrench, various freewheel tools, crank extractor, spoke wrenches, chain checker, cone wrenches (but you really do need a double of the one's you need and I don't use all of them), tire irons, chain tool, cable cutter, chain whip, bottom bracket tool (for cartridges) and I even used the crank bolt wrench thing (which isn't really necessary but I have it so I use it). At the time, I also used the screwdrivers, y-allen wrenches, regular wrenches, and I also used the included grease and lube. I never much cared for the chain cleaner as it was messier than the soda bottle shaking method. As I went on, I replaced the wrenches with real combination wrenches, got an allen wrench set (some people like the Park y/star ones but I just don't), and different screwdrivers....the park ones were fine but I just needed more screwdrivers in my life, generally. So, in the end, I feel like I got a decent deal for all the tools I did use and still do...so, it was a good start. I did have to quickly supplement with a spanner and lockring tool for some mid 80s bikes and a headset wrench. Knowing what I know now, I'm not sure I'd get the kit unless I did a price comparison and figured out the tools I got would be cheaper to get that way. This said, it got me started well. I think that Park set is as good as any to start out with. Good luck.