Tools

[Glasgow44]

Hi there

Any adjustments I have to make on my bikes when using a multi tool is sometimes difficult because you can only make very small turns due to the size of the multi tool. I've noted in bike shops they use keys that are shaped like the number 7 (this is the best way I can describe them and hope you know what I mean!). Does anyone have any recommendations as to where I can buy a number of different sized ones?

Thanks in advance

J

 

[winjim]

Those are 'P handle' or 'T handle' hex or Torx wrenches. Loads of options if you search, others may be able to recommend brands to look out for.

 

[DRM]

Buy a set of Allen keys such as these, this set contains metric & imperial hex keys & torx keys too

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/pro138-3pce-extra-long-hex-torx-key-/

 

[Glasgow44]

Buy a set of Allen keys such as these, this set contains metric & imperial hex keys & torx keys too

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/pro138-3pce-extra-long-hex-torx-key-/

Thanks. Are torx keys different from torque wrench?

 

[vickster]

Thanks. Are torx keys different from torque wrench?

Torx head is a different shape to an Allan key

I got some of these for my birthday after using a cheap set for years, they are great, solid, heavy
https://www.pearson1860.com/product...llen-key-tool-set?_pos=2&_sid=b8d30e26c&_ss=r

 

[Profpointy]

Thanks. Are torx keys different from torque wrench?

Torx is a star shaped screw head like this:

The tool for them is something like this: though screwdriver handled ones or attachments for socket sets also common

A torque wrench is a tool to do up a bolt to a specific tightness - something like this: or screwdriver handled for smaller bolts. Generally they go "click" when they reach the pre-set setting you've chosen

 

[Pale Rider]

Something to be said for coloured keys because you will soon get to know which colour does the most common jobs you do.

Many bikes now have a mixture of hex head Allen bolts and Torx.

The latter being common on disc brake components.

You need a set of both, although there are two or three Torx sizes that are the most common.

 

[Glasgow44]

Torx head is a different shape to an Allan key

I got some of these for my birthday after using a cheap set for years, they are great, solid, heavy
https://www.pearson1860.com/product...llen-key-tool-set?_pos=2&_sid=b8d30e26c&_ss=r

Oh I like these. The colour makes them easier to use. Thanks

 

[Glasgow44]

Torx is a star shaped screw head like this:


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The tool for them is something like this: though screwdriver handled ones or attachments for socket sets also common

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A torque wrench is a tool to do up a bolt to a specific tightness - something like this: or screwdriver handled for smaller bolts. Generally they go "click" when they reach the pre-set setting you've chosen


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That's what I thought -thanks