The "hex key," an essential item for us mechanics.
It is such an important tool that we can't start anything without it.
This is the Wera hex key that I love using.
I'm very fond of it because the sizing and the tactile feedback from the tool itself are impeccable.
Even with such a cool hex key, there are places that have been giving us trouble lately.
It's places like this.
Around the disc brake caliper mounted on the chainstay side.
Well, it is tight around here.
Asian frame sizes tend to be smaller, so sometimes it's even tighter, which is a real challenge.
Sometimes, the hex key I usually use is too bulky to handle it.
Like this.
With no space on either side, I can't even turn it, and it's nerve-wracking just trying to insert the tool into the screw.
That's when this comes in,
ta-da! (Please imagine the Doraemon theme music)
"Short-Head Hex Key"
It’s nothing special.
It’s just a hex key with a slightly shorter tip.
But the effectiveness of this tool is outstanding,
Creating enough space to firmly turn the wrench that couldn't even budge before.
With the recent increase in disc brakes, if you are a home mechanic having similar troubles, please use this as a reference.
Short-head hex keys are sold by various companies.
By the way, I'd also like to introduce a user-friendly hex key that Circles recommends, so please check it out if you'd like.
Bondhus, which continues to be manufactured in the USA—something even Mr. Trump would be proud of.
Snap-on is very famous, but their prices are, well, you know... but Bondhus offers excellent cost-performance, and once you use that longer handle, you might get hooked.
It’s a perfect gem for a first-time home mechanic; why not add a set to your toolbox?