Home Tool Kits (Park Tools)
03-19-02 | 11:43 AM
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Home Tool Kits (Park Tools)
I like to work on the simplier bike projects -- nothing super intricate yet. I came across Park AK-32 tool set for $199.99 -- most places offer it for $239.88-$269.99 I would like some input on this idea,please. Thanks, Jeannie
03-19-02 | 12:32 PM
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Jeanie:
Nothing beats good tools and Park Tools are good tools.
However, if you only plan to do simple maintanance, the tool kit may have you buying stuff you don't need. You might also find that it is missing stuff you need.
I say buy tools as you need them (Do projects when the LBS is open so you can go there to buy parts and tools when you need them).
Most bike maintanance starts with a good set of wrenches (usually metric), a full set of Allen wrenches, a pliers, and a collection of screw drivers.
There are other specialty tools from there and they are often different in type and size depending on your bicycle.
Nothing beats good tools and Park Tools are good tools.
However, if you only plan to do simple maintanance, the tool kit may have you buying stuff you don't need. You might also find that it is missing stuff you need.
I say buy tools as you need them (Do projects when the LBS is open so you can go there to buy parts and tools when you need them).
Most bike maintanance starts with a good set of wrenches (usually metric), a full set of Allen wrenches, a pliers, and a collection of screw drivers.
There are other specialty tools from there and they are often different in type and size depending on your bicycle.
03-19-02 | 01:20 PM
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https://www.parktool.com/tools/AK_32.shtml
is a nice toolkit at a good price, but there is a lot of duplication , ie every common size of cone wrench.The toolkit includes various measuring guages, which i wouldnt use, and hex keys in triangle shapes, which may not fit easily in tight places.
Many of the general workshop tools can be bought cheaper and better elsewhere. I usually buy tools 2nd hand, since good ones are very expensive and last a long time. eg I have one 2nd hand 32mm wrench (=50cents) and one 32mm headset wrench (=$15), rather than the set of 2.
Parl tools are very good, but to start with you need a few special dissassembly tools(freehub, bb, cranks, chain tool), and some good cone and headset wrenches that fit your particular bike.
is a nice toolkit at a good price, but there is a lot of duplication , ie every common size of cone wrench.The toolkit includes various measuring guages, which i wouldnt use, and hex keys in triangle shapes, which may not fit easily in tight places.
Many of the general workshop tools can be bought cheaper and better elsewhere. I usually buy tools 2nd hand, since good ones are very expensive and last a long time. eg I have one 2nd hand 32mm wrench (=50cents) and one 32mm headset wrench (=$15), rather than the set of 2.
Parl tools are very good, but to start with you need a few special dissassembly tools(freehub, bb, cranks, chain tool), and some good cone and headset wrenches that fit your particular bike.
03-23-02 | 01:37 AM
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If it's not a financial burden, then go for it. There is a certain amount of pride in having good tools. But, as stated above, some of them you will almost never need.
Your basic needs are a set of cone wrenchs with an extra 15 & 17mm for wheels. If you have a cartridge BB, then you'll need a BB tool: You'll also need a lockring tool to remove cassettes and a pair of chain whips to hold the gears from turning while you untighten it. If you have a freewheel, then you'll need a specific tool for that. There are several kinds of these, so you'll need to get one specifically for the brand you have. These are all bicycle specific and can be had at an LBS or mailorder.
All other tools can be bought at Sears or anyplace that sells metric tools. All bikes now are metric with the exception of pedals, some are still 9/16 but most are 15mm.
6, 8, 10" adjustable wrenches: A set of small 6 to 12mm open end wrenches:
Your basic needs are a set of cone wrenchs with an extra 15 & 17mm for wheels. If you have a cartridge BB, then you'll need a BB tool: You'll also need a lockring tool to remove cassettes and a pair of chain whips to hold the gears from turning while you untighten it. If you have a freewheel, then you'll need a specific tool for that. There are several kinds of these, so you'll need to get one specifically for the brand you have. These are all bicycle specific and can be had at an LBS or mailorder.
All other tools can be bought at Sears or anyplace that sells metric tools. All bikes now are metric with the exception of pedals, some are still 9/16 but most are 15mm.
6, 8, 10" adjustable wrenches: A set of small 6 to 12mm open end wrenches:
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