which cone wrench should I get
11-13-10 | 03:34 PM
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which cone wrench should I get
Up until now I've been getting by with my regular combo wrenches, but I'm beginning to think I need a proper cone wrench, or set of cone wrenches. Given that Santa will need to save some dough to pay the elves shortly, what would give me the most bang for the buck in the meanwhile? My bikes are primarily 70's 10-12 speed and Japanese.
11-13-10 | 03:45 PM
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These are incredibly good for the price. I like mine so much that I'm going to buy more of their tools. The $50 headset press is next.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/148...ch-7pc-Set.htm
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/148...ch-7pc-Set.htm
11-13-10 | 03:46 PM
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Thanks, If Park makes a 13/14 combo I should probably get that, I can use my regular combo wrenches for the outside nuts. I'm sure I'll end up buying more, but I don't want to buy junk.
*edit* Grand Bois, I didn't see your post until after posting. Have you used the Sette Torkx 7 piece set then with good results? That really isn't very much.
*edit* Grand Bois, I didn't see your post until after posting. Have you used the Sette Torkx 7 piece set then with good results? That really isn't very much.
11-13-10 | 03:48 PM
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I like the long handled ones by Park Tools. Ninety percent of my wrenching is on vintage bikes.
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11-13-10 | 03:52 PM
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+1 On the Sette wrenches. They put them on sale a couple of years ago for $1.99 each, I bought an ample supply of all sizes.
11-13-10 | 04:09 PM
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I have two of the park wrenches and like them a lot. I have also picked up some cheap wrenches to carry in bags. Both have their purposes.
11-13-10 | 04:26 PM
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Jimmy,
If you're buying a set, that's great. If you're buying one wrench, you need a 13/15. A 13/14 is nice to have, but while 14mm cones do exist, they are not common. Let's put it another way, I've only seen two bikes that had 14 mm cones (drove me nuts!). By far the more common cones are 13 front /15 rear. If you want to cover yourself, get both.
If you're buying a set, that's great. If you're buying one wrench, you need a 13/15. A 13/14 is nice to have, but while 14mm cones do exist, they are not common. Let's put it another way, I've only seen two bikes that had 14 mm cones (drove me nuts!). By far the more common cones are 13 front /15 rear. If you want to cover yourself, get both.
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11-13-10 | 04:44 PM
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These are incredibly good for the price. I like mine so much that I'm going to buy more of their tools. The $50 headset press is next.
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/148...ch-7pc-Set.htm
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/148...ch-7pc-Set.htm
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11-13-10 | 05:54 PM
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++ Triple thanks on the headset press.
Great price on a tool you rarely need..., until the day you do..! ! !
Great price on a tool you rarely need..., until the day you do..! ! !
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)
