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  1. i bought new parts on my bike front,rear der. brakes etc. and they all need a hex key to tighten them but they all require a specific torque i have a torque wrench but where do i get a hex key that i can connect to my torque wrench and torque it i dont even know what it's name?

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    i wanna remove my crank only not the BB. i took one side off (opposite of chain side) with a rubber hammer which was hard but the otherside numero how much i pound it with a rubber hammer just dont want to come off do you have any ideas?

    what tool do i need to take of my shimano rear cassette?

    Thx for all the answers !

  2. Your don't need a torque wrench at all!!! You'll know if it is too tight or to loose. 😉

  3. wolfeinstein said:

    second
    i wanna remove my crank only not the BB. i took one side off (opposite of chain side) with a rubber hammer which was hard but the otherside numero how much i pound it with a rubber hammer just dont want to come off do you have any ideas?

    You'll need a "crank puller". Go to your local bike shop. They will have one.

    wolfeinstein said:


    what tool do i need to take of my shimano rear cassette?

    You'll need a "cassette removal tool" and a "sprocket whip". Your bike shop will have these also.

  4. wolfeinstein said:

    where do i get a hex key that i can connect to my torque wrench and torque it?

    Any tool store should have allen/hex sockets. (Sears, Napa, etc...)

  5. thx guys for a fast reply!

  6. wolfeinstein said:

    i bought new parts on my bike front,rear der. brakes etc. and they all need a hex key to tighten them but they all require a specific torque i have a torque wrench but where do i get a hex key that i can connect to my torque wrench and torque it i dont even know what it's name?

    second
    i wanna remove my crank only not the BB. i took one side off (opposite of chain side) with a rubber hammer which was hard but the otherside numero how much i pound it with a rubber hammer just dont want to come off do you have any ideas?

    what tool do i need to take of my shimano rear cassette?

    Thx for all the answers !

    Most tool answers are in articles by Park Tool:
    http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml
    There are other manufactures and other sites, but this is a reasonable place to start.

  7. mtnrider said:

    Your don't need a torque wrench at all!!! You'll know if it is too tight or to loose. 😉

    Good luck!

    TD

  8. The allen wrench you need has the size you need on one end and a 1/4" hex on the other end. They might only come in sets but are cheap. Its only about an inch long. You put the hex in a 1/4" socket and adapt it up to the size torque wrench you have.

    And go easy with the hammer. (or at least don't admit to using it)

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