MCN tool guide: sockets

Updated: 21 November 2014

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This week’s MCN features some of the best tools you can buy. Here’s MCN’s pick of the top socket sets.

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Beta 1/4 drive socket set, £128
Contains 20 sockets, 2 extensions, T-bar, 2 adaptors and ratchet, in a beautiful foam tray.

Draper 31 piece 1/2″ drive Socket Set, from £54 at www.drapertools.com
Sockets have knurled ring for extra grip. 23 1/2 drive sockets from 8-32mm, three spark plug sockets (10, 12 and 14mm), reversible ratchet, 125 and 150mm extension bars, sliding tee bar and universal joint.

Halfords 30-piece 1/4 drive socket set. £11.49
Includes 10 metric sockets (4-13mm) and 10 AF sockets (5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16 and 1/2″).

Won’t cover everything on the bike, but top value.

By Marc Abbott