Torx tools - what do you like?

[NHAero]

I just installed a direct mount spider on a set of Praxis Zayante cranks with the three bolt interface, that uses T25 Torx bolts. Because the drive side arm has the spindle clearance is limited to get a torque wrench in there. I made it work, but now I'm going to get a PB Swiss long 1/4” drive T25 to work with my torque wrench. I have a set of Wera L Torx (nine pieces T8 to T40) but I'm thinking that if there are other common Torx bolts on bikes maybe I would get, depending on size, screwdriver handle or P handle Torx tools.

What else besides T25, and T30 on some chainring bolts, are found on bikes?

[NHAero]

No opinions? Disc vs. rim brakes? Wide tires?

[saab2000]

Originally Posted by NHAero

No opinions? Disc vs. rim brakes? Wide tires?

Shimano vs Campagnolo vs SRAM? Steel vs Ti vs carbon vs aluminum?

[bikinchris]

Originally Posted by NHAero

I just installed a direct mount spider on a set of Praxis Zayante cranks with the three bolt interface, that uses T25 Torx bolts. Because the drive side arm has the spindle clearance is limited to get a torque wrench in there. I made it work, but now I'm going to get a PB Swiss long 1/4” drive T25 to work with my torque wrench. I have a set of Wera L Torx (nine pieces T8 to T40) but I'm thinking that if there are other common Torx bolts on bikes maybe I would get, depending on size, screwdriver handle or P handle Torx tools.

What else besides T25, and T30 on some chainring bolts, are found on bikes?

T25 is by far the most common torx fastener on bicycles. The others are for special components and vary from T8 on up.

[rice rocket]

PB Swiss and Beta for all Allen/Torx for me.

AFAIK, they are the only ones still forging the tips. Maybe others do, but you figure if they put in the time to do the more complicated process, they'd put it in their marketing.

[FriarQuade]

Originally Posted by rice rocket

PB Swiss and Beta for all Allen/Torx for me.

AFAIK, they are the only ones still forging the tips. Maybe others do, but you figure if they put in the time to do the more complicated process, they'd put it in their marketing.

Or they don't have much of a marketing department, we certainly don't.

The Wera's with the ball end Torx is pretty awesome when you need it and if used responsibly. Otherwise the PB are nice.

[NHAero]

What other sizes besides T25 are worth having something more than an L wrench?

[stackie]

I love my color coded Wera. No more to say. My only regret was buying other wrenches before them. Wasted money

Jom

[muttley]

Wiha's are also heat treated, I have and really like this bit set:

https://www.wihatools.com/products/t...d9ad5570&_ss=r

[AngryScientist]

As a campag guy, we have needed a long t-handle t25 to install ergo levers since the 11-speed days. t25 is by far, as far as this relative luddite is concerned the most popular torx size used on a bicycle.

My garage has 1/4 and 3/8" socket based bit kits for car, motorcycle and general tinkering stuff, but for my bike related uses, the feedback t-handles have been more than good enough for me.