Adam G.

What is the average size of track nuts? You think this tool would be a handy one to have laying around?

https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...s.php?id=25171

elTwitcho

Track nuts are generally 15mm. A 15mm wrench is a must

juggleaddict

just go to napa and buy the single wrench. i think they run about 4 bucks now

Hobartlemagne 

It isnt comfortable on your hand, but a lightweight option is a cone wrench with a 15mm
end on it.

jpdesjar

if you use a cone wrench just make sure you are careful not to dig into the nut...i have heard this can happen...i keep a ratchet with a 15mm in my bag...works great

elTwitcho

I've used a cone wrench and it marrs the hell out of your nut and cuts into the metal. IMO it is not a good option

Adam G.

Good Idea.

middy

Get the combination wrench. Box-end for track nuts and open-end for pedals (hey, you never know). The box-end puts even pressure on all 6 sides of the nut instead of only 2.

Pretty.in.Pink

Cause the 3-4 oz you save in weight more than makes up for the replacement cost of the track nuts, never mind the inability to properly tighten/loosen them.

Then agin, it probably fits snugly into your pants pocket and you avoid any hint of VTL.

eMwolB

My nuts are the same size whether riding track or road

ZiP0082

I bought a 15mm Craftsman Stubby, and it's been great:
https://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a

Less expensive than the Surly Jethro Tool

middy

Cool! Ima get me one.

norskagent

campy peanutbutter wrench.

jpdesjar

i like that wrench...i should get something shorter

mihlbach

I have a wrench like that. I just cut the open end off. Its short enough to fit in a pocket or small saddle bag, but still gives me enough leverage to get my nuts tight enough.

jpdesjar

nice one, good to know
the ratchet is a bit heavy but i am not too concerned but a smaller wrench would be great

zacked

You'll never go back.

jpdesjar

ah, nice
i will find one this weekend

old scratch

i use this

https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-Metric-Wr...1164981&sr=8-1

mihlbach

I'll never even go there in the first place.

nateintokyo

regular box wrenches are great at home, on the bike I will bring a stubby or sometimes use two cone wrenches together.
but the crank wrench can be nice to have too eventually. necessary, even.

Adam G.

That's the shizzz right there! Looks perfect to me, you sold me on it.

DavidLee

Use a spin doctor combo tool at home & keep this in my wedge.

Yan 

I use a small adjustable wrench for all my cycling needs. You have to tighten it down frequently so it doesn't damage the nut.

azukisingle

I have damaged to many of my fasteners in my life to throw an adjustable on any more (unless I have to).Torquing down hard while not 100% secure around the nut has led to rounding the fastener in many cases .I would stick to a boxed-end (in)wrench before anything else.Like someone said earlier , all points of available contact in use = no rounding , or you'll hurt your nuts.