Comments on: Cheap Starter Toolkit

By: Shaun

Shaun — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:43:39 +0000

I received a box from Harbor Freight today but they did not send me the tool kit. They sent me a hammer instead!! Although the right item on the receipt. I can’t understand how they can confuse a bike tool kit with a Hammer. I called up customer service and they want me to send back the hammer they e-mailed me shipping labels, Once they receive the product they will send me my toolkit.

I’m never going to oder online though harbor Freight again, I’ll just drive the 30 miles north to get it next time.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:01:29 +0000

Picked up this toolset in Denver (there is about 4-5 Harbor Freight locations here). I havent used any of the tools yet, but its worth noting that it was only $25 bucks when I bought it. What a steal.

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 04:03:20 +0000

I got a Sette brand set that looks exactly the same from Price Point and so far, so good. For a just-starting-out home mechanic like myself it’s perfect. The only absolutely necessary addition I had to buy was a cable cutter.

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By: Shaun

Shaun — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:45:21 +0000

I’ve heard of Harbor Freight, they have a retail store just 30 miles north of me. They have very good prices. I’ve bought many of their tools and they work well, but many are made in China, so the quality on some of the products are not top shelf. Although I still shop there.

By: Levi

Levi — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:31:43 +0000

Yeah, for a whole set, that’s a good deal even if the tools don’t withstand heavy use. The chain tool looks a little uncomfortable though.

By: Matthew Pahls

Matthew Pahls — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:32:35 +0000

I bought a similar tool set from nashbar.com and couldn’t be happier. This set will provide you with a great foundation to start your bike specific tool set. It is also lightweight so you can bring it along with you to the trail (things always seem to break after you leave home)….