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Offline ED209

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« on: June 11, 2011, 10:07 AM »
"Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
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Re: Spoke tools
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Spoke tools
« Reply #2 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!!
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Re: Spoke tools
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2011, 06:17 PM »
Thanks gents  :)

My first foray in to wheel building beckons  ???
"Do not go gentle into that good night,
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Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

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Re: Spoke tools
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2011, 06:55 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:

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Re: Spoke tools
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2011, 06:58 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.

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