Spoke Wrench Set In Stock Now

Description

Park Tool Spoke Wrench Set (SW-0, SW-1,SW-2,SW-3,SW-5) Four of these wrenches are shaped for square-shaped spoke nipples, one for star-shaped spoke nipples

• Black Wrench (SW-0) This wrench is mostly used for: high end bikes with these spoke brands: DT Swiss, Sapim, Wheelsmith, Pillar, and many others. Measures from 3.17mm to 3.24mm 
• Green Wrench (SW-1) This wrench is mostly used for: Old-school American bicycles, like Schwinn models and wheels using Union or Torrington spokes. Measures from 3.26mm to 3.30mm
• Red Wrench (SW-2) This wrench is mostly used for: Most department store bikes and other low-to-midrange bikes. Measures from 3.36mm to 3.46mm 
• Blue Wrench (SW-3) This wrench is mostly used for: Heavy-duty bikes, bikes with electric hubs, and some Shimano wheels. Measures from 3.95mm to 4mm 
• Grey Wrench (SW-5) This wrench is mostly used for: DT Tricon Torx:registered: style splined nipples. Fits star-shaped spoke nipples with 6 splines and 3.3 mm diameter 

This set comes with a retired carabiner - not to be used for anything but keeping the spoke wrench set together.

Also known as: Spoke key

Often Used With: Truing Stand

Intended Uses

According to Park Tool, “Spoke Wrenches are used to tighten and loosen spoke nipples when trying wheels or adjusting spoke tension.”

Special Instructions

Be sure to select the spoke wrench that fits most snugly with the spoke nipple--that will save both your spoke nipple and the spoke wrench from unnecessary wearing and stripping.

Tool Resources

Diagram

Not at this time.

Instructions & Resources

• Web Copy: “How to Use a Spoke Wrench on Your Bike” by Jessica Coulon--a fairly comprehensive how-to guide with gifs.
• Video: “How to Use a Spoke Wrench” (0:50 sec) by Bike Teacher--how to get the spoke wrench on the spoke.