Spoke Tool Recommendations

[Pauluk]

I've noticed that my wife's front wheel is slightly out of true. Although its not that bad, having looked at the 'how to' video on youtube, I thought I would have a go at getting the wheel true, or at least a little better than it is currently.

Could anyone recommend a spoke tool. Are the tools specified as the across flat dimension of the nipples. Our spoke nipples are, as best I can measure, 3.43mm (hers) and 3.50mm (mine) across flats, so is this the size of tool(s) I need.

I'd like a reasonable tool that doesn't round the nipple or shatter, but would like it to be low cost as its not something I will be using that much hopefully.

 

[sidevalve]

I got a little round one from brooke's, it's never failed [unless the nipple was rusted anyway]. Handy little item fits all sizes.

 

[accountantpete]

The multi nipple size ones tend to be a bit naff and round the nipples - sounds like you have Asian nipples so try one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CYCLEPRO-..._Cycling_Tools_RepairKits&hash=item4d009bf1f4

 

[Alien8]

I use one of these Park Tool 3-in-1 - but yes, you do need to pay attention to what you are doing to avoid rounding your nipples.

 

[ushills]

Spokey, just check the size and colour required.

Never liked keys that do more than one size as easy to use wrong size.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I use one of these Park Tool 3-in-1 - but yes, you do need to pay attention to what you are doing to avoid rounding your nipples.

I've got one of those too and it does the job nicely.

I'd avoid the similar looking Cyclo one that Halfords stock. Mine cracked after only about 3 or 4 uses.

 

[Pauluk]

Thanks for the reply guys, Ive bought the red park tool 3.45mm as it was in stock at my LBS, so I'll give it a go at the weekend.

 

[Pauluk]

Yeah, trued my wifey's wheel at the week end. Did it while it was in the forks. Twas easy, looking forward to doing some more