buying tools
05-07-05 | 05:19 AM
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buying tools
Recommendations for best source to buy bike tools, both new and used. I'm taking the first Barnett's course next week. I'm thinking to buy as I go--what I need to do the job in front of me--but will consider a package or complete mechanics set if that saves big bucks. I have no plans to work on bikes for anyone but myself and family. Thanks.
05-07-05 | 05:25 AM
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From: Marlborough, Massachusetts
Bikes: 2004 Calfee Tetra Pro
I haven't ordered anything from them, but there's this: https://www.biketoolsetc.com/
05-07-05 | 06:13 AM
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Bikes: Surley LHT, Cannondale R1000, IBEX Ignition, Bianchi Boardwalk, KHS Milano Tandem
Here is what I have and would recommend as great value set up, using some one of the best brand in the industry:
Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit AK-32
PCS-9 Home Mechanic Repair Stand
Park Shop Apron
By shopping carefully, you should be able to get all these for less or around $300.00. I bought them from Performance using one their 20% coupons, but you may do just as well on eBay or some other net retailers.
Their roll-up kit (BK-2) is also a very good option and 1/2 the price. You can't go wrong with these and you will have pretty much everything you need to start and for most common maintenance, then ad more as you learn specific jobs such as wheel truing, headset replacement etc. or work on older bikes (where BB and freewheel specific tools may be needed).
There are other brands that work well, some even better than Park but I would avoid the cheapest sets as they are either not durable or not sized properly and will damage parts.
Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit AK-32
PCS-9 Home Mechanic Repair Stand
Park Shop Apron
By shopping carefully, you should be able to get all these for less or around $300.00. I bought them from Performance using one their 20% coupons, but you may do just as well on eBay or some other net retailers.
Their roll-up kit (BK-2) is also a very good option and 1/2 the price. You can't go wrong with these and you will have pretty much everything you need to start and for most common maintenance, then ad more as you learn specific jobs such as wheel truing, headset replacement etc. or work on older bikes (where BB and freewheel specific tools may be needed).
There are other brands that work well, some even better than Park but I would avoid the cheapest sets as they are either not durable or not sized properly and will damage parts.
Last edited by Cycliste; 05-07-05 at 06:21 AM.
05-07-05 | 10:28 AM
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From: Southern NH
Originally Posted by KevinF
I haven't ordered anything from them, but there's this: https://www.biketoolsetc.com/
05-09-05 | 08:49 AM
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From: Southern NH
Originally Posted by Lanthonywd
Whats Barnetts?
05-09-05 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
Try the Park Tool website. Also, go to the pricepoint.com website and see if you can find their tools cheaper. Sometimes, they sell those tool kits cheaper on pricepoint then what you would pay at the Park Tool website.
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05-09-05 | 07:56 PM
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Does the Barnetts school have a list of required/recommended tools for the course? If you are taking a course, it would be cheaper to get a set that includes most, or all, of what you need rather than buy the tools piecemeal.
BTW, Park does not sell tools retail. You can get Park tools at any LBS/mail order outlet.
BTW, Park does not sell tools retail. You can get Park tools at any LBS/mail order outlet.
05-09-05 | 08:07 PM
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LooseScrews and Harris have some tools, as well.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
05-09-05 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Enthalpic
Pay extra bucks and buy from LBS. I know it hurts when you CAN find it cheaper but I'm sure your LBS has fixed something for free.
General purpose tools can come from many sources: Sears, Lowes or Home Depot. All ahve good quality wrenches, Allen hex keys, etc. For bike specific stuff, I use mostly mail order. I am not infatuated with any particular brand of tool; I try to get the most value for my money.
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