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Hex (Allen) key between 5 and 6? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 2 weeks ago by colourlessidea@sopuli.xyz to c/bike_repair_tips@sopuli.xyz

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The hex nuts on the wheel axles of my bicycle are too big for a 5mm Allen key and too small for a 6mm one. What’s the name/size/something of one that would fit? I’ve been googling but to no avail. I know it exists because the shop I got it from had one (but they didn’t know what it was called either or where to buy one from).

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[–] tychosmoose@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Are you sure it's a hex and not a Torx? T30 Torx is approximately between 5mm and 6mm IIRC.

[–] colourlessidea@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes pretty sure it’s a hex one!

[–] Perspectivist@feddit.uk 1 points 2 weeks ago

Torx bit might work too. I often use those when I don't have a hex set at hand. Or try the 5mm key but shim it with a rubber glove. Or file down a 6mm one.