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looking for a "wrench force" supplier?
I'm looking for some spoke wrenches for my new Bontrager wheels (I know I'll struggle to fix them when a spoke breaks, but I still want to be able to try .. the joys of low spoke count wheels ...). AFAIK, "wrench force" is the snap-on brand name that Trek/Bontrager are using, and I have part numbers, but google wasn't very useful. Anyone here ever seen wrench force stuff in any shops? I'm going to ask my LBS (Trek dealer) and also the Trek rep, but any extra hints would be appreciated. (and, who wants to help me make a wheel press? ) |
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Bleve wrote: (and, who wants to help me make a wheel press? ) You're going to press it into the shape of a pretzel? then try the nearest stormwater drain grating, or a tram track hahahah what sorta spoke key you need? regular park black or red? have a spare black you can have (new too) ray ps. bring the wheel around? |
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Rayc wrote: Bleve wrote: (and, who wants to help me make a wheel press? ) You're going to press it into the shape of a pretzel? heh, no (well, not by design ....) According to Jobst (and at least in this area, I'm inclined to accept what he says as being accurate), low spoke count wheels need a -lot- of tension, and bladed spokes are almost impossible to tension sufficiently without some form of press (or the spokes tear and twist) then try the nearest stormwater drain grating, or a tram track hahahah what sorta spoke key you need? regular park black or red? have a spare black you can have (new too) I don't know... these rims have internal nipples. I'm lead to believe they're hex wrench jobs. The plan is to have a half dozen or so spare nipples & spokes, and the tools required to rebuild the wheel if/when it fails. ray ps. bring the wheel around? I'll bring the whole bike There's nothing wrong with it (yet) - I just want to be prepared. |
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looking for a "wrench force" supplier?
Mavic have supplied a black plastic circle thing-tool that has cutouts
for bladed spokes with their wheels. Is that the 'press tool' you are thinking of? I'm sure Pete can get you one, or I can. ray ps. Shimano also have a mini spoke key/bladed spoke holder, short stubby alu tool (for wh-505 wheels), wouldn't want to use it to replace a whole side of spoke or complete wheel, but handy enough for a fix. In fact I use mine as a replacement Marzoochi ETA lockout lever on my forks. |
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looking for a "wrench force" supplier?
Rayc wrote: Mavic have supplied a black plastic circle thing-tool that has cutouts for bladed spokes with their wheels. Is that the 'press tool' you are thinking of? I'm sure Pete can get you one, or I can. I'm lead to believe it's a big (so the whole wheel fits inside it) press that one uses to (temporarily!) deform the wheel to allow a spoke to be tightened without excessive torque being required - so it doesn't twist the spokes. Tedious, pain in the arse to do, I'm sure, but the only way to get a bladed, low count wheel true and tight enough. Maybe a car press or jack could be jerried up to do something similar? |
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looking for a "wrench force" supplier?
second look on bonty site, internal spoke nipples, hmmm might try the
spoke keys from mavic, campag, or gipiemme. But you'll have to look hard for them. Still I think I've a campy and gipiemme one you can use ray |
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looking for a "wrench force" supplier?
Rayc wrote: second look on bonty site, internal spoke nipples, hmmm might try the spoke keys from mavic, campag, or gipiemme. But you'll have to look hard for them. Still I think I've a campy and gipiemme one you can use If you're giving away a park spoke wrench, I'll have it, I need one for my other wheels |
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Only cos it's you Carl.
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looking for a "wrench force" supplier?
Bleve Wrote: I'm looking for some spoke wrenches for my new Bontrager wheels (I know I'll struggle to fix them when a spoke breaks, but I still want to be able to try .. the joys of low spoke count wheels ...). AFAIK, "wrench force" is the snap-on brand name that Trek/Bontrager are using, and I have part numbers, but google wasn't very useful. Anyone here ever seen wrench force stuff in any shops? I'm going to ask my LBS (Trek dealer) and also the Trek rep, but any extra hints would be appreciated. (and, who wants to help me make a wheel press? ) These guys advertise some Wrench Force stuff on the net: *The Bicycle Store Pty Ltd* Address: Shop 2, 1 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy NSW 2256 (opposite Railway Station) Phone: (02) 4341 3906 Fax: (02) 4341 3098 Email: ' ) SteveA -- SteveA |
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