I swore by Park Tool cone wrenches until I tried a cheap generic set

I always thought you HAD to buy the expensive brand-name tools for precision work like hub adjustments. Then last month I grabbed a $12 generic set from a random bike shop in Portland because my Park wrench snapped. Figured it would be garbage but honestly it fit the flats just as good and didn't round anything off. I've used it on 3 different wheel rebuilds now and it's held up fine. Anyone else find a budget tool that surprised you and worked better than expected?

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emmaj334d ago

Grab a set of knipex pliers wrenches too.

fisher.adam4d agoMost Upvoted

Did you try the generic set on a sticky lockring too?

derek_schmidt64d ago

Honestly, "sticky lockring" is a phrase that makes me feel stressed just reading it. @fisher.adam I have so much respect for you even attempting that, because I tried to take one off a vintage hub once and I swear the thing was welded on with super glue and spite. I ended up just stripping half the splines before I gave up and tossed the whole wheel in the trash. Ngl, that kind of job makes me want to sell all my tools and take up knitting.