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Just realized how many shops still use the old 3/32" spoke wrench for everything. Found a spec sheet from DT Swiss saying modern wheels need 3.2mm, 3.3mm, and 3.45mm keys, not just one.
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the_fiona18d ago
Check the actual spec sheet again. DT Swiss lists 3.2mm for Pro Lock, 3.3mm for standard Squorx, and 3.45mm for older ones. The 3/32 inch wrench is 2.4mm, so it's way off. Using the wrong size just rounds the nipples. Most shops have a set of the three correct keys now.
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richard_wells5918d ago
Wow, that's actually super clear. I always just grabbed the 3/32 key thinking it was close enough for all of them. Never bothered to look up the real numbers. Seeing them listed out like that, the difference is huge... no wonder I've messed up a couple nipples before. You just changed my whole approach. I'm getting the proper set of keys.
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