No. The best ones are independent single wrenches. Trispokes are handy in your pocket, but T-handle ones are the industry standard. Usually with a ball end for reaching and finessing and a proper hex end.
You’ll probably also need more than just 4, 5, 6.
josnik on
I have a wera set. The bondhus set also good
randomstriker on
This and the similar Torx tool will cover 80% of your home wrenching needs, but eventually you’ll want a full set of single wrenches. Get a multitool for the road. What you really need, though, is a bike-specific torque wrench with a full set of bits.
Potential_Aardvark59 on
T Handles are great
Arvid_drums on
I use a set of Wera hex plus
And a set of Hazet T-Handle Allen wrenches
terasimus on
I prefer the classic set of L hex keys bought a Wera colorful set about 6 years ago with rounded heads and still good. The reason why I abandoned the T types because I have 2 Bootle cages and kind of close together.
kiddredd on
I would not trade mine for anything. Day in, day out, handiest bike tool on the bench. Buy two, one with the rounded ends.
w1n5t0nM1k3y on
I really don’t understand why this tool exists. It’s terrible as a portable hex wrench, and if you are stationary, then individul wrenches make much more sense.
Even beyond those limitations, it’s just bad. The tri-wing configuration makes it difficult to fit in small ples, and it doesn’t even cover all the common sizes that you will need. They have a few different options for this simiar tool, but by the time you have bought a few of them to cover the various sizes, you might as well buy a good set of Wera Hex wrenches.
Prof_PlunderPlants on
I like their folding set for my portable kit
knuckles-and-claws on
I’m an old school Bondhus fan. Closing in on 25 years on my set. No shade at Wera though.
Dvanpat on
This thing is great for at-home work because it covers a large percentage (if not 100%) of the bolts on almost any bike. The shape allows you to get a lot of torque too.
RenaissancemanTX on
AWS-8 is better with its ball end. Good for weird angles. I use single hex wrenches for serious tightening but this is good for quick mounting. I also use socket hex and Torx with my cordless drill that has torque settings. Great for assembling new bikes.
slowbike on
The limitation of this tool is it is too large. I have a stubby version that I love. And it fits better in your pocket or bike bag. That said, I think n+1 applies to hex wrenches. I have every style and use them all.
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Go for a Wera Hex plus set, Will last a lifetime
No. The best ones are independent single wrenches. Trispokes are handy in your pocket, but T-handle ones are the industry standard. Usually with a ball end for reaching and finessing and a proper hex end.
You’ll probably also need more than just 4, 5, 6.
I have a wera set. The bondhus set also good
This and the similar Torx tool will cover 80% of your home wrenching needs, but eventually you’ll want a full set of single wrenches. Get a multitool for the road. What you really need, though, is a bike-specific torque wrench with a full set of bits.
T Handles are great
I use a set of Wera hex plus
And a set of Hazet T-Handle Allen wrenches
I prefer the classic set of L hex keys bought a Wera colorful set about 6 years ago with rounded heads and still good. The reason why I abandoned the T types because I have 2 Bootle cages and kind of close together.
I would not trade mine for anything. Day in, day out, handiest bike tool on the bench. Buy two, one with the rounded ends.
I really don’t understand why this tool exists. It’s terrible as a portable hex wrench, and if you are stationary, then individul wrenches make much more sense.
Even beyond those limitations, it’s just bad. The tri-wing configuration makes it difficult to fit in small ples, and it doesn’t even cover all the common sizes that you will need. They have a few different options for this simiar tool, but by the time you have bought a few of them to cover the various sizes, you might as well buy a good set of Wera Hex wrenches.
I like their folding set for my portable kit
I’m an old school Bondhus fan. Closing in on 25 years on my set. No shade at Wera though.
This thing is great for at-home work because it covers a large percentage (if not 100%) of the bolts on almost any bike. The shape allows you to get a lot of torque too.
AWS-8 is better with its ball end. Good for weird angles. I use single hex wrenches for serious tightening but this is good for quick mounting. I also use socket hex and Torx with my cordless drill that has torque settings. Great for assembling new bikes.
The limitation of this tool is it is too large. I have a stubby version that I love. And it fits better in your pocket or bike bag. That said, I think n+1 applies to hex wrenches. I have every style and use them all.
WERA or PB Swiss