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Old 04-23-24, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
So, since the wheels I'm rebuilding are 28 years old, and even though they spin smooth as butter on a hot day, I figured I'd kill some time while isolating at home by rebuilding them. I have some top quality bearings from Wheels Mfg., I have Phil's Grease, I have cone wrenches. So I carefully cover my bench with newspaper, take out the QR, and check what wrenches fit the cone and locknut. 14mm fits the cone. 13mm fits the locknut.

Only one problem. This is what I have for 13 and 14mm cone wrenches:


Oh, for the love of Mike!

EDIT: It's like having a dustpan on the other end of a broom!
I bought two, BITD.
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