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05-01-25 | 05:44 PM

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merziac

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Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2

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Originally Posted by John E

If you already have SAE tools, a 5/8" socket or combo will cover most 16mm needs, just as 7/16" covers 11mm needs and 3/4" works very well for 19mm.

I like a "third hand" brake caliper squeezer for adjusting brake cables.

#0, 1, 2 Philips screwdrivers, plus a few common flat blade screwdrivers

Don't forget, 5/16 = 8mm.

My 3rd hand is a tiny Dewalt bar clamp.

Last edited by merziac; 05-01-25 at 06:14 PM.

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