15mm allen key

[kooga]

Hey, did a quick search on here to no avail. Where is the best place to get a 15mm allen key to remove shimano free hub off a 12mm thru axel wheel? Tried local bike shop and bunnings and cant fond anything

 

[Alo661]

Bunnings have this;
https://www.bunnings.com.au/kincrome-15mm-hex-bit-socket_p6110898

Would call a few more shops, they should have one if all you need is to take it off and put a new freehub on.

If worst comes to worst. Get your LBS to order one in.

However, it'll be close to $50-60....

 

[ctguru]

Have you tried the nut and bolt trick?


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[pink poodle]

I live near a high tensile bolt shop. They have a good range of heavy duty tools places like bunnings won't have. Perhaps you have a similar option.

 

[dh1]

Total tools, gas weld, blackwoods maybe super cheap or autobarn but I would try the first two suggestions first off.

 

[kooga]

Cheers alo661, i could not see that at my local bunnings, they had a 14 and then jumped to 17mm which i thought was weird. Want to replace the hub tomorrow so will try the nut and bolt trick, otherwise off to a proper tool store.

 

[Sethius]

You can proper quarter inch driver 15mm and 16mm tools, found that works best. Cost abit though and you'll probably have to order them in..

 

[Flow-Rider]

You can proper quarter inch driver 15mm and 16mm tools, found that works best. Cost abit though and you'll probably have to order them in..

1/4 inch drive is a bit small for removing hub bolts, you want 1/2"or at the least 3/8".

 

[bikie]

Combine a 10mm and 5mm together.. duh?

 

[hifiandmtb]

Did you get this done?

 

[Sethius]

1/4 inch drive is a bit small for removing hub bolts, you want 1/2"or at the least 3/8".

Agreed, they were probably half but it's been years since we grabbed them. Been good though.

 

[Flow-Rider]

Agreed, they were probably half but it's been years since we grabbed them. Been good though.

Living the dream these days aye .

I've undone a few of the formula freehubs and they let go with a large crack, very very tight.

 

[Sethius]

Living the dream these days aye .

I've undone a few of the formula freehubs and they let go with a large crack, very very tight.

Haha it's alright, wouldn't go back to the industry. New ones much more active, and alot of evolution to come!

Satisfying crack no doubt.

 

[Jim Junkie]

1/4 inch drive is a bit small for removing hub bolts, you want 1/2"or at the least 3/8".

Absolutely, 1/2” in case it’s a bit stuck. I used a 3/8 last time and wrecked the ratchet it was that tight. But that’s probably a post for the confessions thread.