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Andy Dingley wrote:
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> On Wed, 14 May 2003 00:18:44 GMT, "B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <"keep it in the newsgroup
> "@thankyou.com> wrote:
>
> >$20 Park shop cone wrenches
>
> Almost any other make is better made than Park's. Maybe the black ones are OK
>
The _SHOP_ (most expensive) versions are much better than Park's cheaper versions. Have you
tried those?
> >$25 Park Pro pedal wrench
>
> Snap-on (commercial car-fix range) are stronger and cheaper, and still narrow enough.
>
> You can also get any cheap open-end wrench, and spend 30 seconds with an angle grinder.
>
Neither is long enough to get the proper leverage on pedals that were installed dry, and or
neglected. I have a full set of Snap-On wrenches, and as good as they are, they still don't work as
well for me as the high-end Park pedal wrench. Your solution works fine for properly greased and
torqued pedals.
> >$10 Chain Whip
>
> Length of chain, pair of Mole wrenches / Vise Grips. With a bit of effort, a piece of steel and a
> drill, you can make your own (I'm assuming a bike mechanic has plenty of spare chain)
Ture, but the tool is $10. Is your time free? <G>
> >$5 The one Park spoke wrench to fit _your_ bike
>
> Spokey. The Park wrench just isn't much good (only two side contact)
Good point, the Spokey is better. I forgot about the Spokey as I've used the Parks for so long.
However, even with the two sided contact, I've yet to have a problem.
> >$5 Hobby shop hard wire cutter for cables
>
> No ! Hard wire cutters are diagonal cutters, and they make a nasty cut on soft cables. Get a pair
> of bypass shears If you're in the UK, these are good:
> http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=119/02
Not the ones I started with. They had a weird cantelever design and do not mess up the cable.
China's best at $5 a pair! <G>
I have brand new set of Park's latest "Pro" cutters now, and I really like them. However, they
retail at about $35.
Barry
>
> On Wed, 14 May 2003 00:18:44 GMT, "B a r r y B u r k e J r ." <"keep it in the newsgroup
> "@thankyou.com> wrote:
>
> >$20 Park shop cone wrenches
>
> Almost any other make is better made than Park's. Maybe the black ones are OK
>
The _SHOP_ (most expensive) versions are much better than Park's cheaper versions. Have you
tried those?
> >$25 Park Pro pedal wrench
>
> Snap-on (commercial car-fix range) are stronger and cheaper, and still narrow enough.
>
> You can also get any cheap open-end wrench, and spend 30 seconds with an angle grinder.
>
Neither is long enough to get the proper leverage on pedals that were installed dry, and or
neglected. I have a full set of Snap-On wrenches, and as good as they are, they still don't work as
well for me as the high-end Park pedal wrench. Your solution works fine for properly greased and
torqued pedals.
> >$10 Chain Whip
>
> Length of chain, pair of Mole wrenches / Vise Grips. With a bit of effort, a piece of steel and a
> drill, you can make your own (I'm assuming a bike mechanic has plenty of spare chain)
Ture, but the tool is $10. Is your time free? <G>
> >$5 The one Park spoke wrench to fit _your_ bike
>
> Spokey. The Park wrench just isn't much good (only two side contact)
Good point, the Spokey is better. I forgot about the Spokey as I've used the Parks for so long.
However, even with the two sided contact, I've yet to have a problem.
> >$5 Hobby shop hard wire cutter for cables
>
> No ! Hard wire cutters are diagonal cutters, and they make a nasty cut on soft cables. Get a pair
> of bypass shears If you're in the UK, these are good:
> http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=119/02
Not the ones I started with. They had a weird cantelever design and do not mess up the cable.
China's best at $5 a pair! <G>
I have brand new set of Park's latest "Pro" cutters now, and I really like them. However, they
retail at about $35.
Barry
