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Old 09-27-09, 06:18 PM
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What Size Spoke Wrench?

I ride a Trek ZX 6500 with 26x1.95 tires. I don't know how big the rims are (26"?). What size spoke wrench do I need?
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the one that fits the snuggest.
I know it seems like a broad answer, but that's just how it is, there's a whole variety of sizes that aren't dependant on wheel size at all.

most likely green or black handle, but you never know.
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Park's red.
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Originally Posted by labelcd6
I ride a Trek ZX 6500 with 26x1.95 tires. I don't know how big the rims are (26"?). What size spoke wrench do I need?
Rim size has nothing to do with spoke wrench size needed unfortunately. Neither does tyre size.
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Originally Posted by labelcd6
I ride a Trek ZX 6500 with 26x1.95 tires. I don't know how big the rims are (26"?). What size spoke wrench do I need?
The one that fits your nipples.
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I wasn't sure about mine either, so I took the front wheel off and brought it to the shop, matched it up there. Turned out to be "red".
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