I hadn't realized that bicycles use torx bolts until I went to loosen a brake lever. I am going to Princess Auto to pick up something un-related to bicycles, but they have torx wrench sets. What sizes are used for bicycles? If not Princess Auto, I guess Park Makes a set just like the allen key sets (the foldable multi-wrench kit)?
Picking up a torx wrench set. What sizes are useful for bicycles?
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I hadn't realized that bicycles use torx bolts until I went to loosen a brake lever. I am going to Princess Auto to pick up something un-related to bicycles, but they have torx wrench sets. What sizes are used for bicycles? If not Princess Auto, I guess Park Makes a set just like the allen key sets (the foldable multi-wrench kit)?
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If you do anything with Avid hydraulic brakes you'll need T25 and T10. What type of Torx sets are you looking at? It is nice to have a full range of Torx, at least in my opinion. Many of my knives have Torx hardware and it has benefited me to have a complete set.
My chainring bolts are T30.
Just get a set. You'll eventually need them for something. I like the "socket" style because I can use them with a torque wrench, and they are cheaper. I don't think I could loosen them or tighten them enough with a screwdriver-style.
I caught these on sale for $7.99 as I recall.
9 Piece 1/4" and 3/8" Drive Star Bit Set
Just get a set. You'll eventually need them for something. I like the "socket" style because I can use them with a torque wrench, and they are cheaper. I don't think I could loosen them or tighten them enough with a screwdriver-style.
I caught these on sale for $7.99 as I recall.
9 Piece 1/4" and 3/8" Drive Star Bit Set
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T-5 on a bicycle? Where? That's what I thought.
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Magura bleed screw. I want to say I've seen them somewhere else as well. Not common by any means but they are out there.
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New guys...old threads...1st post
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The Sram Force Etap AXS front derailleur cage uses an extremely small torx head screw. Maybe T-6?
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