nut tool
#30
all-weather commuter
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Rochester, NY
I did not want to have to lose a water bottle cage or take the cage off to get at my Felt Beernuts, so I drilled some holes in my rack and mount it under the rack. It is out of the way and easy to access.
Except now I have a QR on the front and an hub on the rear that uses a hex wrench.
Except now I have a QR on the front and an hub on the rear that uses a hex wrench.
#33
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
Crescent wrenches should be a last resort (second to last if you have pliers). You'll round off way more nuts with these than using a proper socket or wrench set. Most mechanics will agree.
I use a 15mm wrench on my 29er and a 5mm hex key on my fixed gear.

I use a 15mm wrench on my 29er and a 5mm hex key on my fixed gear.

Last edited by EpicSchwinn; 08-29-11 at 02:46 PM.
#35
Chainstay Brake Mafia
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: California
"nut tool" aka a wrench/spanner? lol

I have the Origin8 pb&j tool.. it's got a lockring wrench, nut wrench, supposedly you can use one side as a tire lever, and it has a bottle opener and can attach to water bottle bosses. attaching to the bosses sounds cool except as robertfrapples mentioned, you either have to give up a cage or temporarily remove a cage just to use the tool
bottle openers on bike tools seems a bit irresponsible imo

I have the Origin8 pb&j tool.. it's got a lockring wrench, nut wrench, supposedly you can use one side as a tire lever, and it has a bottle opener and can attach to water bottle bosses. attaching to the bosses sounds cool except as robertfrapples mentioned, you either have to give up a cage or temporarily remove a cage just to use the tool
bottle openers on bike tools seems a bit irresponsible imo
#36
Just smang it.
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Bellingham
Bikes: Felt F1X, Kilo WT, Dawes Deadeye
The idea of a nut tool on the bottle bosses sounded sweet to me too but then i realized you're making it super easy for somebody to unbolt and steal your wheels if you don't have them both locked.
#37
I think the fear is a bit overblown- plenty of people use quick release wheels without locking them, and they don't go wandering off. It's not the safest thing to do, but I wouldn't stress it too much.
#38
Senior Member
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Bikes: 2009 SE Draft SS, 2001 Trek 1000 Alpha roadie, 1991 Diamondback mtb & 1976 KHS Gran Sport mixte
I use a cut down combination wrench for the axle nuts and a stubby ratcheting 10mm for the chain tensioner. They both fit in the saddlebag.











