Originally Posted by
Giant Doofus
I'm curious about why you caution against the three-way hex wrenches? I like them for the good grip I can get on them. I do need a few with a longer handle for getting at things like the little nut inside the brake hoods. I'll look at the brands you recommended.
I have a couple of three-way hex wrenches (Park's for that matter) and do use them but I wouldn't recommend them as your only hex wrenches. There are places on a bike where they are awkward and, of course, the size range is limited. If you have a good set of individual hex wrenches, then a three-way can be a useful addition but not as your only one.