Essential tools?

[kfjatek]

What's the quality like Artur? I'm happy to build up slowly and ensure good quality tools....buy cheap, buy twice?

I know, but at this price I think you'd need to buy three or four times.

Have used a few of the tools (casette wrench, chain whip, etc.) with no issues. The one tool that I did manage to break was the chain link extractor. Might have been me or the chain though - went through a few of these before I got the old chain off my bike. I think only the third one worked (this one, btw: http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Lezyne ... 4AodQUEAvw - note the price tag..).

[Sir Jibbenstein]

It is not a bad set for all the strange spanners you might need. The allen keys are rubbish, as is the chain link tool. If you plan on maintaining road bikes, hybrids, mountain bikes then it is good value. The tools I listed are the extra ones you probably need, and the cable cutters aren't included.

[Woody]

Workstand! Doh...that's what I'm getting next....

[Kevy427]

Training?
New bike?
Tools?

Has Woody's account been hacked?

[Worrying Will]

I have the aldi set and hasnt let me down except the chain splitter. I would get the following
Lifeline Allen keys set very good and long with a ball end http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-hex-wrench-set/
CHain pliars if yuo have quick links in http://www.wiggle.co.uk/kmc-chain-link-pliers/
Bike stand. Ihave teh aldi one and its brillant so it might me worth waiting a little while

[jonathon.e]

Work stand, clothes horse, is there a difference???

If Woodys account hasn't been hacked, then he might best Ben and Shadow for Internet selling.

[Woody]

Now now boys! Just because I take this shit seriously, right, I'm off to knock up a Castle style training spreadsheet!

[CCS]

In order of how much used:
- tyre levers
- allen keys (prob 5mm & 4mm) - I went for handy multi-tool thingy which is always in my saddle bag
- puncture repair patches
- chain breaker
- chain whip
- cassette unlocking tool thingy
- cable cutters
- pointy nose pliers (also very useful for jewellery making - in fact that's where I pinched them from)
- pedal spanner
- electrical tape
- baby wipes
- WD40
- think I might even have some sort of chain oil
- old toothbrush
- workstand
- strong embroidery thread (very useful for dealing with the 'cable got lost inside the frame' situation)
- old bits of cable outer (ditto)
- phone number of good bike shop in case of emergencies

[Woody]

In order of how much used:
- tyre levers
- allen keys (prob 5mm & 4mm) - I went for handy multi-tool thingy which is always in my saddle bag
- puncture repair patches
- chain breaker
- chain whip
- cassette unlocking tool thingy
- cable cutters
- pointy nose pliers (also very useful for jewellery making - in fact that's where I pinched them from)
- pedal spanner
- electrical tape
- baby wipes
- WD40
- think I might even have some sort of chain oil
- old toothbrush
- workstand
- strong embroidery thread (very useful for dealing with the 'cable got lost inside the frame' situation)
- old bits of cable outer (ditto)
- phone number of good bike shop in case of emergencies

Thanks! That really is very useful

[Tritans]

List in order of usage.

Hammer
Hacksaw
Gripfill ( no more nails, for the uneducated )
25 litre Gripfill dispenser.