Reddit mentions of BIKEHAND Bike Bicycle Repair Tools Tool Maintenance Kit Set

BBS02 and em3ev for the win. Its not that hard to install and tool kit from amazon like the bike hand http://amzn.com/B00BW4T7BG would have all the tools needed. However, if the fixed bottom bracket (drive side) cup is sticking, then you'll want http://amzn.com/B001VS9ZBU or similar and a 4 inch length bolt, 2x 2 inch diameter washer, and nut in order to clamp the tool in to the cup through the BB as it slips very easily.

I think sondors requires some work to get past the 20mph speed limiter. Here are the battery stats for Sondors, 36V 8.8Ah Lithium Ion (Upgraded battery – 36V 12.8Ah). This is a decent battery if your round trip is < 10 miles for standard battery and < 15 miles for upgraded.

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You may consider the Golden Motor v5. Should be an easy install. This build would give you regen braking. If you went with the 48v 17.5 ah battery and all the addons for the back wheel it would be about $1100. This battery has about twice the range the sondor's upgraded battery has. This would leave your budget with ~$400 for buying a bike to put this on. http://lunacycle.com/hot-new/golden-motor-v5-magic-pie-complete-kit/

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I've had good results with a BBSHD, but that kit with a battery is like $1500. Seems out of your budget. If you can squeeze it in then this is certainly a good option.

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If you don't have tools then you should buy this kit to work on your bike. It is missing a single allen key that you would need to install the power/assist-level control to the handlebars. The size of this falls in between the smallest and second smallest allen keys that come with the $39.99 kit. So you may want to buy a metric allen key set if you want to be sure. $39.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW4T7BG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and $14.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MQVRZU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Imo don't buy a ebike prebuilt since you would miss out on gaining a lot of knowledge and you'll get a little less for your money unless you decide your time you're willing to invest is minimal. There are youtube videos of installing bbshd and what not. You should do more research.

OK, I'm thinking we do this in stages.

Stage 1 which will allow you to get it riding now and will be perfectly capable of a 4-5mi round trip.

Cable Cutters ($20) stick to the better units but probably no need to go for Park Tool. BBB make a nice one, although I currently have an IceToolz cable cutter because I can't find my good ones.
For the brakes you will need a 4th hand cable stretcher like this Pedros ($17) unit which is a third the cost of a Park Tool unit.
Will also need cables, easiest way is to grab a DIY Jagwire ($24) kit which has both brake and shift cables.
These Vittoria Zaffiro tyres are a good compromise of value, durability and performance. I use these a lot and they're on my training bike. Will also need tubes, and being a commuter, flats are not your friend so these Schwalbe tubes are a good idea. ($60)
Arundel cork bar tape ($20)
A new chain for your bike is probably the only way forward, and this KMC is perfect ($6)
The brake pads on your calipers will now doubt be old, and also a 30yo pad compound, so not overly efficient. Would strongly recommend these Kool Stop Continental brake pads as a starting point before we get to Phase 2 ($10)

Grease for the Bottom Bracket and Headset (and wheel hubs) is also needed, but there's absolutely no need to buy bike-specific grease, so this Valvoline tub as an example would be ideal ($10) .
The chain needs to be lubed, and in dry conditions I like Finish Line dry lube. Others will have their own preferences, but this is a good starting point.

Also should think about replacing the saddle, but this is very subjective and not something that can be recommended in terms of which saddle to buy. Maybe scoot around Craigslist for your area and see what comes up..

In terms of learning the skills, the Park Tool video channel is surprisingly good although heavy on product placement and endorsement although this is to be expected. There are lots of alternatives to Park Tool tools though, including Pedro's, BBB and others. None of the skills associated with your era of bike are all that difficult, and refurbishing this to be usable in your context is completely feasible in your garage.

May also want to consider buying one of the entry-level bike toolkits like this tool kit as a starting point ($40) although this is just an example however is the same kit as others sell just rebranded.

So phase 1 (not including the tool kit) is about $160-ish and watching a bunch of videos.

sorry for the essay, but once I started it just sort of kept going. Phase 2 is removal of existing driveline, and upgrading to a Shimano 2x8sp indexed group with modern dual pivot calipers and modern alloy wheels. But we can cover that later.

Also found this one?

http://smile.amazon.com/BIKEHAND-Bike-Bicycle-Repair-Tools/dp/B00BW4T7BG?ie=UTF8&keywords=bike%20tool%20kit&qid=1465479764&ref_=sr_1_4&sr=8-4

Like /u/jrm2191 said, Park Tool make some... comprehensive tool sets. Those prices are enough to make me choke, though. Your son's riding a ~$400 bike - I don't know how I would wrap my head around buying an $800 tool set, or even a $300 one.

But the tool sets are a good way to think about what tools you should buy. I'd get a basic tool set, fill in gaps, and upgrade selectively. What I'd do, in no particular order, would look like...

• cheap tool set ($40) (total $40)
  
• torque wrench ($50) (total $90)
  
• chain cleaning tool ($10) (total $100)
  
• cable cutting tool ($35) (total $135)
  
• maybe chain pliers? ($10) (total $145)
  
  At this point I would start thinking about upgrading the tools that your son will use all the time. The thing that stands out for me is hex tools. He might use Torx screws, but he'll definitely use metric hex tools
  
  
• some nice metric hex tools ($15) (total $160)
  
• some torx equivalents ($11) (total $171)
  
  Then probably nice meaty tire levers to make replacing tires and tubes easier
  
  
• tire levers ($9) (total $180)
  
  If you were looking to spend $300 or that range, then you'll notice you're way under that target. Feel free to start adding on some random nice things, like a portable multi-tool, which will pay off if he has an issue while out on a ride.
  
  
• Portable multi-tool ($25) (total $210)
  
  I'm running out of things that aren't "consumable" (like brake cables, housing, etc...), so for my last recommendation, nitrile work gloves! (they'll make cleanup a breeze)
  
  
• work gloves ($20) (total $230)
  
  There are tons of other things you could get (a bike stand, for instance) but at this point I'm getting a bit out of control. and there are tools I assume you have (e.g. a good screwdriver), but at some point I need to stop.
  
  And obviously feel free to mix and match whatever components you can afford/feel comfortable spending that much money on. One thing that might help would be to talk with him about what kind of work he does on his bike. He might be in desperate need of hex tools, but not treating himself to nice hex wrenches. That could be your quick, easy, cheap answer. Or similarly he might be nervously tightening bolts without a torque wrench, even in places that call for very precise amounts of torque. Again, easy answer regarding what to prioritize.
  
  Best of luck
  
  edit: totals didn't add up right, sorry!