Park Tool P-Handle Hex Wrenches

great tool

very precision and easy to spin using long blade, then torque bolt with short end

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 14, 2013
Reviewed by: Lou H., Pennsylvania

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needed this for haven/havoc rear wheel
its huge!

Pros: serves its purpose

Cons: it is ginormous

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 05, 2012
Reviewed by: aaron s., Illinois

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Another great tool from Park

I have these wrenches in my track bag out at the Velodrome. They allow for fast gear changes because you can twist the long end and install or remove chainring bolts very fast. The long end also provides great leverage when tightening axle bolts.

Pros: Well made, provides good leverage when loosening or tightening bolts.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: April 20, 2012
Reviewed by: Brian K., Oregon

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Park Tool makes very high quality tools, and my 8mm hex with a bondhus end is no exception. The ends don't round, and they're not loose in bolts. Yeah, Park Tool tools aren't cheap, but I wouldn't buy cheap tools. Though for the record, I've also had good luck with Sette Tools.

Pros: High quality metal
High tolerances

Cons: Not cheap, but doesn't matter as the increased cost is worth one ruined bolt.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: November 15, 2011
Reviewed by: Erik K., Colorado

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Quality

This is the only tools I will use on my bolts. Great grip and that ball thingie that allows for off-angle access

Pros: grip, torque, quality

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 22, 2011
Reviewed by: Adam U., Texas

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Because of it's length, it allows to do a high torque, which helps to remove bolts easily than using a shorter wrench.
It seems really high quality.

Pros: Ball end, high quality, easy to use and allows to do a high torque.

Cons: None so far

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 17, 2011
Reviewed by: Andres , Oregon

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I bought a few of these individual hex wrenches to use for bolts that require alot of torque like crank bolts. The length makes it alot easier to both tighten down and unscrew bolts like these and will save your hands and knuckles alot of agony. You will also strip less bolts and get bolts down to the required torque alot easier which can save your cranks in the long run. I had used shorter wrenches that were part of a set and got a crank bolt as tight as I could and the guy at the shop used one of these and easily turned it at least a full revolution tighter. With some cranks, that could mean ruining your cranks and costing you alot of money.

Pros: Length makes it easy to get enough torque in certain applications like crank bolts, puts less stress on hands and saves your knuckles from scraping

Cons: none

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: January 03, 2011
Reviewed by: David R., Pennsylvania

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Love the ball end on these wrenches. It's very helpful when trying to get at a tough angle. And when using the other end, you can get a lot of leverage, like for pedals, etc. Wish I bought the whole set.

Pros: ball end, sturdy, looks classy in the garage

Cons: wish I bought the whole set!

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 19, 2010
Reviewed by: paul a., California

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great wrench

What can i say? it's a hex wrench. good material and stands up well

Pros: decent size. Ball socket on long end.

Cons: Ball socket on long end:(

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 15, 2010
Reviewed by: Steve M.

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Park P handle hex wrenches

Hex wrenches (Allen keys) are probably the most widely used bicycle tool of them all, and boy have I used a few. The only one certain thing about them is this: everybody will tell you they like a different kind! Personally, I like to have different types and choose the correct one for the job. Park make a pretty good all rounder or as close to an 'all rounder' as you can probably get. The general idea being that the long end with the ball head is for screwing and unscrewing bolts quickly and conveniently, but not for tightening or undoing them. The reverse goes for the other end, which offers more leverage and more respect for the fasteners, but less speed. These are well made shop quality tools, with convenient handles. Technically, Park's other variety (with sninners and no handles) cover more situations better, but they just aren't as nice for most use. Buy all varieties. If you have none, the Park P handle's are the best ones to start with. Available separately, which is good. A definite recommendation!

Pros: High quality, Functional, Available separately, Reasonably priced for what they are.

Cons: No hex wrench will do everything, buy a range.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: September 01, 2010
Reviewed by: John D., Sydney, AU

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