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Cone Wrenches and Other Hub Tools
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Cone wrenches are thin open-end wrenches, and should only be used for cones. They need to be thin to fit the cones, and as a result, they are not as strong as general purpoose wrenches.Some hubs, such as Shimano Dura-Ace and most Campagnolo Italian-made models have locknuts that also require a cone wrench, but if your locknuts are hexagonal, you should use a general-purpose wrench for the locknuts.
| Park Professional Cone wrenches | ||||
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| Single-ended cone wrenches, with padded handles. These are the new-style laser-cut model, very much better than the old chrome-plated versions. | ||||
| SCW-13 | 13 mm | TLP43 $8.95  | Fits most front hubs. Buy 2. | |
| SCW-14 | 14 mm | TLP44 $8.95 | Fits Campagnolo, Dura Ace hubs. Buy 2 if you need this size. | |
| SCW-15 | 15 mm | TLP45 $8.95 | Fits most rear hubs. By 1 for cassette hubs, or 2 for other rears. | |
| SCW-16 | 16 mm | TLP46 $8.95 | Fits English 3-speeds, f & r. | |
| SCW-17 | 17 mm | TLP47 $8.95 | Very few applications, save your money. | |
| SCW-18 | 18 mm | TLP48 $8.95 | Very few applications, save your money. | |
| Park Double-ended Cone wrenches | ||||
| OK for home mechanics, but you may need to wear a glove to protect your hand for dealing with really tight cones. | ||||
| DCW-4 | 13/15 mm | TLP84 $8.95 | This is the useful size. Fits most front and rear hubs. Buy 2. | |
| DCW-3 | 17/18 mm | TLP83 $8.95 | Very few applications, save your money, unless you know you need this size. | |
| DCW-2 | 15/16 mm | TLP82 $8.95 | The 16 mm end has very few applications, save your money, unless you know you need the 16 mm size. | |
| DCW-1 | 13/14 mm | TLP81 $8.95 | 13 mm fits most front hubs. 14 Fits Campagnolo, Dura Ace hubs. Buy 2 if you need this size. | |
You could use an adjustable wrench for your singlespeed of fixed-gear hub, but there's a risk of rounding off the corners of your nice track nuts if you don't use a proper 6-point box wrench. Here are a couple of excellent choices:
A compact investment cast steel wrench also acts as a bottle opener.Although the handle is short, it is nicely shaped so you can apply plenty of torque without getting blisters. The 6-point wrench head is angled to give better clearance for your hand.
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E.A.I. Keirin Multi Tool $119.95 |
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| This is a beautifully finished all purpose tool for the track racer, made in Japan for the Keirin racing market. The hook end is both a lock-ring wrench and a "chainless chain whip" (the sprocket fits into the groove.) The box end has a sturdy 15 mm box for axle nuts, and a 10 mm box on the end for "banjo bolt" type chain tensioners, if you use them. At a hefty 320 grams and 220 mm overall length, this is not intended for "on the road" use, but it's a beautiful tool for trackside or for the home mechanic. |
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