Here are my 4 suggestions along w/ what comes in them. Would anyone like to compare/contrast any or all of them?
1. Park Tool SK-1 Home Mechanic Starter Kit $90
2. Spin Doctor Essential Tool Kit $50
3. Cycle Pro Home Mechanic Tool Kit $60
4. SuperB Bike Mechanic Tool Kit $70
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Park Tool SK-1 Home Mechanic Starter Kit (9950176)
Sale Price: $89.99
Park's Home Mechanic Starter Kit is an excellent way to start your tool collection. It
features a combination of the most-used tools to help you clean, adjust, maintain and do
some basic repairs on your bike. Plus, it comes with a rugged toolbox to keep your tools
organized.
AWS-1 4, 5, 6mm Y-Hex Wrench Set
CCW-5 Crank Wrench with 14mm Socket/8mm Hex
CM-5 Cyclone Chain Cleaner
CT-5 MiniChain Brute Chain Tool
GSC-1 GearClean Brush
PW-5 Pedal Wrench
SD-2 Shop Screwdriver #0 Phillips
SD-3 Shop Screwdriver 3mm flathead
SW-7 Three-way Spoke Wrench
TL-1Tire Levers
VP-1 Vulcanizing Patch Kit
http://brandscycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?id=10389
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Spin Doctor Essential Tool Kit
Designed to tackle most maintenance and repair challenges, from minor tune-ups to drivetrain
overhauls, this collection of 18 commonly used tools will get the job done
Custom-molded case fits all your tools securely for easy transport
Tools are updated for recent advances in Road and MTB components and includes a integrated
bottom bracket tool
Includes the following tools: chain tool, integrated Bottom bracket wrench adapter, double
bit Philips/Flat head screwdriver, 6-piece hex wrench set (2/2.5/3/4/5/6mm), chainring bolt
wrench/crankarm dust cover tool, Flat head screwdriver, 8mm hex wrench with ½“ driver,
2-piece tire lever set, 15mm pedal wrench with 14/15mm socket wrench, sprocket removal tool,
integrated bottom bracket wrench, cassette lockring tool, 2-piece cone wrench set (2 x
13/14/15/16mm), 3-sided spoke wrench, crank extractor, cartridge bottom bracket tool, T-25
torx wrench, patch kit
Sale Price: $49.99
Item #40-2451B
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=4218
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Cycle Pro Home Mechanic Tool Kit (9933118)
Sale Price: $59.99
This Tool Kit holds everything the home bicycle mechanic needs in a convenient carrying
case.
The molded plastic case has special molded tool imprints to securely hold tools in
individual sections.
Tools included are:
- 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, & 6mm hex wrench
- 9/10mm open-end wrench
- Long handled 8mm hex wrench
- 8mm to socket adapter
- Universal bottom bracket removal tool
- Crank puller/extractor
- Cassette lock ring tool (Shimano)
- Headset wrench, 30/32mm and 36/40mm
- Chain whip
- Spoke wrench
- 2 sizes of standard and Phllips screwdrivers
- 2 cone wrenches with 13/15mm and 14/16mm ends
- Chain tool/breaker
- 6" adjustable wrench
- Universal pin spanner
- Crank bolt/pedal wrench combo
- 3 tire levers
- Glue-less patch kit with 6 patches
http://brandscycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?id=2742
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97900: SuperB Bike Mechanic Tool Kit
Description: Picture Gallery
Here is what you get:
Deluxe Tube Repair Kit (glue, patches, scuff pad)
Interchangable Socket ( 10, 9, 8, 7mm)and Screwdriver Set (phillips, flat and torx)
8mm / 10mm open end wrench
3 nylon tire levers for tube removal
Chain Whip ( for cassette removal)
30mm, 32mm, 36mm, 40mm Headset Wrench
13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm Cone / Hub Wrench
Cotterless Crankarm Extractor
Spoke Wrench ( fits 6 different size nipples)
2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm Hex Key Wrench Set
Adjustable Bottom Bracket Cup Tool
15mm, 16mm, 24mm Pedal / Open End Wrench
Shimano External Bottom Bracket Tool
Cartridge Bottom Bracket Tool
Crank Arm cap tool
Bottom Bracket and Headset Lockring Tool
LARGE Adjustable Chain Rivet Extractor / Installer (Shimano Compatible)
Cassette Lock Ring Remover (Shimano)
Price: $ 69.95
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1124