I see a lot of bicycle repair tool kits, but a lot of the tools are just cheap versions of "normal" tools I have (screwdrivers, Allen wrenches,open end wrenchs,and sockets). And I see a lot of bike specific tools that a bike shop might need but I know what stuff I have. Not said well. OK bouth my son and I have Shimano 24 speed bikes plus 21 speed mountain bikes (Shimano) so I will never need a tool for regina freewheel removal or what ever.

I see a Nashbar spanner set that mostly just has bike sounding tools. Would that plus the normal tools I already have be the way to go, or am I buying a set when all I need for my bikes are these 3 or 4 tools in addition to what I already have? My thinking here is if I buy a good chain breakin tool, it most likely is better then what comes in the set and if there are only a few we need, I rather buy just the better tools we need rather then a bunch of cheaper tools, half of witch I don't need.

We do "tune up" type stuff know, but that is just screwdrivers and Allen wrenches. I have never replaced a chain or cassette or done any service on the bottom bracket