Originally Posted by
2cam16
If you can spare it, EBay has some decent bike tool kits for around $35. I got myself a set last year and most of the tools have held up to my abuse. I'd say a good buy.
Judging by what seems to be French components, your crank puller will probably be a different size from most so you might have to bring that to your lbs.
Looking forward to the outcome of your bike!
Thanks for the tip. I had a look at ebay, but the price of shipping can almost double the price. I tried another website.. sort of a local ebay here and found a couple kits of varying prices. Would you mind taking a look and letting me know which would be a good starting purchase?
... okay, never mind, seems I can't post URLs yet.
These are the contents of the cheapest kit. Let me know if you think it'll be sufficient.
1x freewheel remover
1x bottom racket tool
1x chain rivet extractor
4x cone wrench
1x chain whip
1x multi-size spoke wrench
1x 8mm hex wrench
1x crank tarm remover
1x crank tool
1x open-end wrench 8/10mm
1x cross-head screwdriver
3x tyre lever
1x 7 in 1 multi tool: slottd screwdriver
1x cross-head screwdriver/hex key: 2,3,4,5,6mm
1x patch kit
1x grinder
2x valve insets
1x PVC box