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[Closed] Best allen key set - NOT multi tool

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Got a chain tool so would like a decent set of Allen keys - torx 25 would be a bonus but not really essential as the disc bolts (touch wood) have NEVER come loose.

can this be beaten at £7.50?
[url= http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Workshop++Tools/Tools/Tools+-+Multi/Park+Fold+Up+Hex+Wrench+Set+15+-+6mm_PARK-AWS10C.htm ]Park Fold Up Hex Wrench Set 1.5 - 6mm[/url]


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:22 am
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The wee park ones are excellent- very good quality. They don't do one with a Torx bit seperate, but hard to beat quality wise- they're as nice as their work shop keys.


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:26 am
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Bondhus. Not the cheapest but they are the best.


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:26 am
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Bondhus make the Park ones. The Bondhus tools are identical.


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:27 am
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I'd recommend these very highly...

[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_Hex_Key_Set/5360026437/?referid=froogusa&source=googleps ]http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/LifeLine_Hex_Key_Set/5360026437/?referid=froogusa&source=googleps[/url]

Worth getting a set of separate ones and the ball-ends come in very useful.


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:29 am
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Assuming you want something to take out on a ride the Park set you linked to is hard to beat, for a workshop I'd get the normal Park set (or Bondhus one)


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:31 am
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should have said - foldable


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:32 am
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Facom Plastic handle T bars are very good but about £8-10 each

Snap-on make a good fold up set that aren't too dear


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:32 am
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I have (...counts) four of the Park AWS10s. I've used them daily in the workshop for a decade, I carry one in my bike tool kit, one in my home toolbox and thee seems to be an extra floating around. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

(I also use a Halfords professional allen key set in the workshop - good quality and life time warranty.)


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:37 am
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Snap-on folding

http://www.apollo11shop.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=2274


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:42 am
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Have the Snap On foldable here, most accurate allen keys in the garage which includes two 'pro' sets from others


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:54 am
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Bondhus again for me, the biggest benefit being their lifetime warranty. I'm on my third set in 10 years now and when they need changing one quick call/email to the uk importer and a new set are in the post to me next day.


 
Posted : 30/07/2010 7:56 am

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