Very Quick Wrench Question

And my Tricross is only and 07 model - could it be that that is actually 14mm and I have measured it wrong?

There is a standard, it's pretty much universal so you can regard all pedal spanners as being 15mm.

The result is that what you've asked is up there with asking for a left-handed screwdriver.

Just go into Evans and ask for a pedal spanner, it won't be wrong.

If you need confirmation of the 15mmm thing:
http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=pedal%20spanner

Just scan that list... uncanny how they're all the same.

Old engineers way of measuring nuts and bolts was across the corners, not the flats, and for a while all measurements were specified the size and then A/C or A/F...

But bear in mind that I want it for the rear axle, not the pedal?

Yes 15 mm go buy an entire set of spanners.

But bear in mind that I want it for the rear axle, not the pedal?

Both 15mm.
The wrench would need to be open ended for use on pedals though. In fact Pedal wrench is a standard name for open ended 15mm wrenchs in the bike world. If you do buy a pedal wrench for rear axle bolt use (and why not), remember that pedal wrenches are designed to enable the use of a lot of torque (for pedal removal), and use with care.
£4.99 at Probikekit
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=T0029

Old engineers way of measuring nuts and bolts was across the corners, not the flats, and for a while all measurements were specified the size and then A/C or A/F...

And Whitworth (BSW) and British Standard Fine (BSF) sizes refer to the diameter of thread with which the nut or bolt head is customarily used, while in the BA system higher numbers correspond to smaller sizes...

I imagine A/C sizing would make square nuts very confusing.

Get a 15mm and an adjustable.

If you do buy a pedal wrench for rear axle bolt use (and why not), remember that pedal wrenches are designed to enable the use of a lot of torque (for pedal removal), and use with care.

Why not? because pedal wrenches are made very thin to access pedal flats and only drive on two of the flats. Get a ring spanner that is thicker and drives on all six flats. That way you'll get your wheel tight enough without destroying the axle nuts.

ring spanner for the win.
No such thing as a stupid question! but I would have bought the spanner at the same time as the bike - what if you got a puncture?
Can we expect another thread when you get a puncture? ha!

Can we expect another thread when you get a puncture?

you've seen his trackrecord, haven't you ;)

'Why are all the roads so bendy in London?'
'What about the tan on my right calf?'
'How do you avoid cars - they're everywhere!?
'Please recommend me some colourful lights..'

I got one of these, does my pedals and tracknuts

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I love the ratchety bit on the ring spanner end.

If you do buy a pedal wrench for rear axle bolt use (and why not), remember that pedal wrenches are designed to enable the use of a lot of torque (for pedal removal), and use with care.

Why not? because pedal wrenches are made very thin to access pedal flats and only drive on two of the flats. Get a ring spanner that is thicker and drives on all six flats. That way you'll get your wheel tight enough without destroying the axle nuts.

You see, even the simplest things arouse disagreement.

This post has been worthwhile. :)

What makes it slightly more ridiculous is that I've realised my house mate has a massive toolkit, with a shitoad of spanners in.... :)

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What makes it slightly more ridiculous is that I've realised my house mate has a massive toolkit, with a shitoad of spanners in.... :)

Magic line.

I spent 30 mins trying to find said spanner while Brixton cycles were assembling my Lemon when I purchased it so not that silly a question. (BC had sold out!)

I look forward to the next instalment.

Good to have you back, P_M.

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'What about the tan on my right calf?'
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tannist

Get a 15mm and an adjustable.

Big adjustables (unless big enough to fit around headsets) I find to be rather useless. You cannot even use them on pedals because they are too fat.

Get a 15mm for pedals & wheel nuts, 14mm socket for cranks, 8 & 10 for little parts.

WHy buy the Campo, though, unless you're trying to look cool? For what it is, its needlessly expensive.

Why not? because pedal wrenches are made very thin to access pedal flats and only drive on two of the flats. Get a ring spanner that is thicker and drives on all six flats. That way you'll get your wheel tight enough without destroying the axle nuts.

Never had trouble doing this in the past (before I bought the peanut butter spanner) but does seem like a valid point. Especially if you are buying something purely with track bolts in mind.

I personally carry my spanner on every ride, so bear in mind that you might want it to fit into a pocket.

Also if you buy a standard 11 piece spanner set, they often hopp over the 15mm size. So check first.

Also if you buy a standard 11 piece spanner set, they often hopp over the 15mm size. So check first.

I've already noticed this and had been scratching my head why. :)

WHy buy the Campo, though, unless you're trying to look cool? For what it is, its needlessly expensive.

It is nicely made, has a good length for applying the right amount of torque, and is a nice size for carrying on rides. But yeah, it is wildly over priced, and I bought it because I have a tool fetish ;)

(TBH I was going to buy older campy cranks and they have 15mm crank bolts which can be hard to get a socket onto. The Campy peanut butter spanner is ideal for fitting these)

I've already noticed this and had been scratching my head why. :)

Spanner sets are designed with our arch enemy, the car, in mind (they do it on purpose, bastard cars).

worth it if you can find one cheap - managed to pick one up for $10 last year......

How much is the Campo? I haven't actually managed to find it online at all in the UK.

Do Condor have it?

I know what you mean about tool fetish, though, even the simple act of removing my wheel, for the first time, even with a shit spanner, makes me feel good - it further deepens the satisifaction of self sufficiency you get with a bike - and if you can fix everything on it, that must be magic. Doing it in style, with lovely little bits of enginering and clever tools, is even better I am sure.

worth it if you can find one cheap - managed to pick one up for $10 last year......

Nice tool that. The flat (above the bottle opener) is designed to allow you apply torque, without the tool being annoying long to carry around.