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Old 03-03-13 | 08:29 PM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

Originally Posted by jowilson
This is a little off topic but can't a regular 12mm (or whatever size have you) crescent wrench do? I've always used a proper sized crescent and its worked fine.
Josh
Then you also are lucky, or are the owner of some poorly worn bearings. Yes, cone wrenches are necessary to make sure bearings stay in adjustment.
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