Aldi bike tools

Front light would not turn on. Examined battery case internals and discovered that the two soldered connector tabs on the printed board were broken off. No connection, no contact, no light. Plan A — Attempt to return to store for full refund, as it has been less than a week since purchase. If they want the defective unit, I will not pay for shipping. They will, or else….

Any news on the Bikemate bicycle trainer? I bought two sets of the bike lights a few months ago. The front light works fine a bit weak for a bicycle at night , the rear light does not work at all. Save my name, email, and site URL in my browser for next time I post a comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Wide seat cover. Narrow seat cover. Floor pump. Foot pump. More from Aldi Reviewer:. He is also a writer and novelist. You can learn more about him at www. Paul Terry July 13, at am.

AngoXC Wheel size expert. Some of those tools like like identical copies of the 'Super B'-brand ones. I'd say that's a good find but things like the crank removal tool and the adjustable wrench don't last long I'm afraid. Oh is it? Yeah fair call I guess. And I didnt say anything about actually using the tools did I? It had good reviews and seemed to include all the necessary items. The problem with cheap tools is that you will damage whatever you're trying to tighten-loosen and then be left in big trouble when thing sdon't work out.

Better off buying quality fist off. For example I recently had to remove a bottom bracket. A decent tool would have had it off without any cursing. Alas now need to buy a new BB As the old adage goes - -"what you pay for is what you get" I'd give it a go, all the tools I've bought from Aldi have stood the test of time.

If one item dies replace it with an expensive one. T-Rex Template denier. The good thing about these kits is you get a lot of the tools you need for a low price, and you just replace the frequently used ones with quality items as and when required. I wish I had brought a kit when I started out, instead of buying tools individually.

I spent heaps more than I needed to, and still don't own a set of cone spanners. As an alternative to the Aldi kit, check this one out on Ebay. Twice the price, but a heaps better kit - ball ended allen keys, separate spoke keys, chain wear guage, separate cone spanners, proper chain whip and cassette tool, etc. Sutek Likes Bikes and Dirt. You do get what you pay for, but having been privvy to some of the bike stuff that goes into aldi, the chances are some of this may just be ok.

Location France. Is it worth a punt? Your call but imho no. Better to buy decent tools as and when you need them. Whilst such kits can look like good value the tools can actually damage your components due to not being precision enough.

Personally, l wouldn't take the risk. Absolutely, the basics are not the best quality, but are serviceable. The advantage is that you can extend your skills using these tools, and then if it becomes a regularly used item, then buy a quality one.

Snapper88 Well-Known Member. Location Northampton. I got one last time the multi tool is handy as is the spoke key. The pedal spanner is very poor as the metal chewed up when I put force through it the rest I haven't used yet. You get what you pay for I guess. Thanks guys for answers so far John the Monkey Frivolous Cyclist. Location Crewe. Mostly, it's fine. I don't like the multi-gauge spoke key much buy a Spokey instead and I've never used the adjustable spanner - the puncture kit was a bit pants too, as I recall I prefer Rema patches.

The other tools I found ok. The chain whip broke on first use and I didn't want to risk the pedal spanner nor cassette tool, as they looked, on reconsidered opinion, to be made of cheese.

I have used and still do use the small screw driver but as I already had one, it wasn't worth buying for that. Nope, I think the only value in buying such a set would be to demonstrate the need to have decent tools! KneesUp Guru.