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Title: Spoke tools
Post by: ED209 on June 11, 2011, 10:07 AM

Any of 'em better than others?

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=spoke+tool

 :) TIA

Title: Re: Spoke tools
Post by: stidds on June 11, 2011, 12:36 PM

Have used most spoke keys Ed, including the Park Tools one which isn't too bad but can chew the nipples a bit.

This is what I use these days, they dont slip on the nipple at all.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Spokey-Pro-Tool/BUDDTOOL350?utm_campaign=Googlebase&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Googlebase

Title: Re: Spoke tools
Post by: Munnyella on June 11, 2011, 10:28 PM

I have recently been using a cheapy multi sized thing, ok for a bit, but knacks your nips if you dont get it `engaged' (gripping)
properly. I have now bought a 14gg specific one from bmxcity, £4.50, really well made, tighter than a nuns chuff on the nipple, and easier on your fingers too!!

Title: Re: Spoke tools
Post by: ED209 on June 13, 2011, 06:17 PM

Thanks gents  :)

My first foray in to wheel building beckons  ???

Title: Re: Spoke tools
Post by: Glynnyboy on June 13, 2011, 06:55 PM

Quote from: Stidds on June 11, 2011, 12:36 PM

Have used most spoke keys Ed, including the Park Tools one which isn't too bad but can chew the nipples a bit.

This is what I use these days, they dont slip on the nipple at all.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Spokey-Pro-Tool/BUDDTOOL350?utm_campaign=Googlebase&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Googlebase

Thanks for that post. I was wanting to use alloy nips on a pending build so wanted to be extra carefull so as not to scratch the anno. This looks just the trick :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Spoke tools
Post by: stidds on June 13, 2011, 06:58 PM

Quote from: glynnyboy on June 13, 2011, 06:55 PM

Quote from: Stidds on June 11, 2011, 12:36 PM

Have used most spoke keys Ed, including the Park Tools one which isn't too bad but can chew the nipples a bit.

This is what I use these days, they dont slip on the nipple at all.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Spokey-Pro-Tool/BUDDTOOL350?utm_campaign=Googlebase&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Googlebase

Thanks for that post. I was wanting to use alloy nips on a pending build so wanted to be extra carefull so as not to scratch the anno. This looks just the trick :daumenhoch:

They are great for use with alloy nipples Glynn, I use them on my mountain bike nipples also.