[Carraig042]

Does something like this tool exist on the market that is not $40? Would not have to be 6mm internal, could be 8mm or something a typical multi tool could have.

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[Redwood Mulch Chucker]

RF used to send a nub that was 14mm od/8mm id free with their cranks.
But 52nm is a bit beyond multi tool territory, don't think it would work out so well.

 

[jonKranked]

Does something like this tool exist on the market that is not $40? Would not have to be 6mm internal, could be 8mm or something a typical multi tool could have.

Ti 6mm to 14mm adapter – Dispersed Bikepacking

Update 12/3/24: 12 sided adapters are back in stock. An ultralight titanium adapter for your trail toolkit when using titanium cranks with a 14mm hex bolt. 6-sided vs 12-sided: The original 6-sided design features a 14mm hex profile. The 12-sided version doubles the number of contact points with...

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I'm not sure you could hit the required torque spec with just a multi tool.

 

[Westy]

For about $14 you can get an 8" chunk of 14mm 6061 hex stock on eBay. Drill and tap a hole to fit a socket head that fits a 6mm hex. Apply Loctite and several ugga duggas. So for half as much money and $40 worth of labor you can make your own!

 

[Westy]

I'm not sure you could hit the required torque spec with just a multi tool.

For a Trailside application I would think you just don't want it loose.

 

[jonKranked]

For a Trailside application I would think you just don't want it loose.

Shouldn't be coming loose if it's torqued to spec in the first place.

 

[Westy]

Shouldn't be coming loose if it's torqued to spec in the first place.


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Torque specs for bikes are largely there to prevent people from stripping/crushing shit. If you have ever tried to calculate actual clamping force of a basic fastener you will understand that when it is super critical why you need to measure something like bolt stretch. IIRC you will typically be +/-30% of clamping force from torque, even when specifying perfectly clean surfaces with a specific lubricants. The standard 60 degree thread root angle amplifies the effect of friction which will vary significantly based on a shit ton of variables.

 

[Carraig042]

I'm not sure you could hit the required torque spec with just a multi tool.

Intending for trailside repair without a heavy 14mm allen key. I have found it very important to properly torque these cranks with a small amount of blue loctite.

 

[Carraig042]

RF used to send a nub that was 14mm od/8mm id free with their cranks.
But 52nm is a bit beyond multi tool territory, don't think it would work out so well.

I am seeing a16mm RF adapter. Did they change size? Could file it to size...

 

[jonKranked]

Torque specs for bikes are largely there to prevent people from stripping/crushing shit. If you have ever tried to calculate actual clamping force of a basic fastener you will understand that when it is super critical why you need to measure something like bolt stretch. IIRC you will typically be +/-30% of clamping force from torque, even when specifying perfectly clean surfaces with a specific lubricants. The standard 60 degree thread root angle amplifies the effect of friction which will vary significantly based on a shit ton of variables.

I've never had my torque wrenches calibrated either

 

[rideit]

I had to tighten them once trailside, I just used two different Allens shoved in there that fit perfectly. Easy peasy.
And got one of these for home use.

Ugga-Duggas?
As many as I had available in my hands.
Hasn't come loose since, no loctite.

 

[jonKranked]

I had to tighten them once trailside, I just used two different Allens shoved in there that fit perfectly. Easy peasy.
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Ugga-Duggas?
As many as I had available in my hands.
Hasn't come loose since, no loctite.

The what store?

Was a little dyslexic reading that the first time.

 

[Westy]

The what store?

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Was a little dyslexic reading that the first time.

Pretty much everything on Amazon these days is just a shell company selling Alibay shit with a company name literally made by random word generators.

 

[Jm_]

I've never had my torque wrenches calibrated either

Congrats for also going by "feel"!

 

[Westy]

I've never had my torque wrenches calibrated either

Mine are NIST traceable back to the International Prototype Ugga Dugga

 

[rideit]

Mine are NIST traceable back to the International Prototype Ugga Dugga

The one in France, or the one in Monkeyfuck, Alabama?

 

[Westy]

The one in France, or the one in Monkeyfuck, Alabama?

Metric Ugga Duggas, not the ones just converted from a few Stone Sixteenth Furlongs

 

[Jm_]

An then there's reverse threaded stuff in MTB with torque values...just because F-you

 

[Westy]

An then there's reverse threaded stuff in MTB with torque values...just because F-you

You can always forward cross thread them


If your not a bitch

 

[jonKranked]

Mine are NIST traceable back to the International Prototype Ugga Dugga

Fun fact: there is also a prototype from when they tried to establish an SI unit for ham fisting. It's a leftover Christmas ham, I have it in my chest freezer.