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[henders]

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[Aushiker]

Overkill in my view. I suggest you take a look at your bike and think about what basic maintenance tasks you will undertake and then purchase what tools you need to do that, e.g, set of allen keys, a few ring-OE spanners maybe, screwdrivers maybe, chain cleaner if that is your thing etc. Most of which BTW you can at reasonable prices from Bunnings etc. If and when you need to do more advanced jobs just purchase the correct tool then.

Andrew

[yugyug]

You could go this: http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/bikeh ... l-k/YC-748" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And save a heap. I have this and compared it to my friends park tool kit you posted. Very little difference. A few bits are nicer in the bikehand version.

[henders]

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[reefer]

Buy what you need when you need it.

I have a shed load of tools, but my cycle toolbox in the lounge has 6 tools in it. That's all I need to keep my roadie going between yearly major service at my LBS.

[Duck!]

Some of the tools might not work with Trek or are they all standard stuff and should just work?

The name on the frame is irrelevant as far as tool compatibility goes, it's all about the bits bolted to it. Most things are standard, but there are a few quirks (e.g. Campagnolo cassette locknuts have a different spline to Shimano/SRAM, so need a different tool).

[henders]

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[yugyug]

Well I'd buy the toolbox imo - the price is much cheaper than the combined value of the separate tools. For sure there are some tools I haven't used in my kit yet, but after about a year I'm surprised by how much I have used, and the convenience of having it all there instead of having to go out and buy or order and wait. I'm doing up old bikes with unexpected problems though, rather than just maintaining one bike.

[Lurkin]

^ agreed.

Helps to have a good idea of what you actually need first - then pick a tool kit with all of it in there.

I also prefer to purchase Park Tools or other reputable brands. Yes, they are more expensive, but they also tend to be better designed/ better quality. If anythings more annoying than not having the tool for the job, it's having the tool and it's crapped out due to it's lack of quality = purchasing twice and the extreme annoyance of having it, but not being able to finish the job.