Park AK-32 Advanced Mechanic Tool Kit Review

by Levi Bloom

Park's AK-32 toolkit is a rather large tool kit filled with some of Park's most popular tools. A Park toolbox is included, too. (Tools are listed below.)

4, 5, 6mm Hex Wrench Set (AWS-1)
2, 2.5, 3mm Y Hex Wrench Set (AWS-3)
Shimano Cartridge Bottom Bracket Tool (BBT-2)
Chain Checker Chain Wear Indicator (CC-2)
Crank Puller (CCP-2)
Crank Wrench (CCW-14R)
8 and 10mm Open End Wrench (CBW-1)
9 and 11mm Open End Wrench (CBW-4)
Cyclone Chain Cleaner (CM-5)
Cable & Housing Cutter (CN-10)
Chainring Nut Wrench (CNW-1)
Professional Screw Type Chain Tool (CT-3)
Shimano Cassette Lockring Tool (FR-5)
Pre-Glued Patch Kit (GP-2)
GearClean Brush (GSC-1)
32 and 36mm Laser Cut Headset Wrenches (HCW-15)
8mm Hex Wrench (HR-8)
PolyLube 1000 Grease (PPL-1)
Professional Pedal Wrench (PW-3)
Spoke, Bearing, and Cotter Gauge (SBC-1)
13-19mm Professional Shop Cone Wrenches (SWC-SET)
Chain Whip and Freewheel/Lockring Wrench (SR-1)
Professional Spoke Wrenches (SW-0,1,2)
Tire Boot (TB-1)
Tire levers (TL-1)

Pros: If you want to start doing most basic repairs on your own, this kit is for you. It has everything you need to get started, and everything is Park Tool quality.

Cons: If you have been gradually building up your bicycle tool collection, you probably own half of these tools already. If so, it would be a total waste of money to buy this tool kit.

The Final Word

If you are new to bike repair and you really plan to start doing your own repairs, it would save you some hassle if you just get this kit. If you have been doing your own repairs for a while though, you probably already own some of these tools, so just keep buying individual tools as you need them.

*Update* Park now offers the AK-37 toolkit. It is basically the same kit for the same price, just with a new name.

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