Torx is the new hex

[Gsinill]

Might just be me, but I can't think of any problem I had with Hex that Torx addresses.
I don't dislike Torx, but I wouldn't miss it if it had not been invented.
A positive is that it's universal, i.e. no metric vs. SAE.
One thing I dislike is that in certain cases a size too small still "works" but it damages the head.
On my older BMW RT, the previous owner must have used the wrong size to remove/install the fairing and now all of the bolts have damaged heads.

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by bikeboy1

I do like the torx but when Campy uses the torx bolts in the hood clamps it can be very tight to get in there as compared to a hex ball end

Exactly!

[unterhausen]

I don't understand why my torx key set from Wera is miniaturized. Do they have a full sized set?

[EB]

Anecdotally I’ve had more than one T15 and T10 actually break from small amounts of torque - Park Tool and Shimano Pro. This is better than stripping the screw, but it’s left me wondering if it’s harder to manufacture small Torx heads with the right strength.

[bikinchris]

I like Torx most of the time. But the ball head Allen key is REALLY convenient many times and Torx simply can't do that.

[Waldo62]

A local mechanic who is also here (hi Daniel), claims that "torx is a superior fastener," but I don't see it. Can't stand torx.

[fmradio516]

Originally Posted by Waldo62

A local mechanic who is also here (hi Daniel), claims that "torx is a superior fastener," but I don't see it. Can't stand torx.

I used to feel that way until i bought a set of the Werx Torx Plus keys. Gamechanger.

[Soloist604]

Originally Posted by Dave

SRAM's disc brake caliper bolts have a too-shallow torx head. I just replace with stainless steel hex socket bolts and stainless washers.

I felt the same way and was in the same camp until I replaced my torx bit with one of much higher quality than the cheap sram L-shaped key normally supplied.
I picked up a SnapOn/Bluepoint bit. Has made a big difference for me...

[Nomadmax]

Can't ball end a torx on stuff that has to be hit at an angle. Totally unnecessary on a bike where inch pounds are used.

[rowebr]

Originally Posted by Gsinill

Might just be me, but I can't think of any problem I had with Hex that Torx addresses.
I don't dislike Torx, but I wouldn't miss it if it had not been invented.
A positive is that it's universal, i.e. no metric vs. SAE.
One thing I dislike is that in certain cases a size too small still "works" but it damages the head.
On my older BMW RT, the previous owner must have used the wrong size to remove/install the fairing and now all of the bolts have damaged heads.

Yes! I agree its easy to mistakenly use a Torx bit thats just one size too small. Did that once myself, now I find myself testing two Torx bits back and forth to be sure I'm using the largest one that fits in the bolt head.

[tootall]

I’ve had better luck with high torque torx fasteners than hex. I prefer it in general but agree some of the smaller stuff and places where a ball end can be used, hex is fine.

[Bob Ross]

Weird: I have a **** ton of torx wrenches in my tool kit, and yet only one or two torx bolts on all of the six bikes in our household.

[openwheelracing]

My new integrated stem/bar requires T20 for top cap and T25 for stem bolts. In search of a new multi-tool now.

[Waldo62]

An additional objection to torx is that almost all bikes use hex for something. Add torx bits to those hex-using bikes and you have to carry two multitools on rides -- annoying.

[Likes2ridefar]

Originally Posted by Waldo62

An additional objection to torx is that almost all bikes use hex for something. Add torx bits to those hex-using bikes and you have to carry two multitools on rides -- annoying.

I find it is easier to get the shorter versions of the required hex and torx and just carry those. Not only do they work better they usually take up less space and weigh less.