How big are my nipples?!

dogboy73

Need to buy a spoke key/wrench but I'm not sure what diameter the nipples are on my wheels. Do they tend to be a more or less standard size on most MTBs? Or should I just buy one of these to cover likely sizes?;

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=3976

nicklouse

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=81

and measure.

dogboy73

So 3.22mm seems to be the most common size according to that excellent tutorial.

I'll try to measure my nipples before purchasing

Miggins

Had the same query myself (see here: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... highlight= ) Impatience got the better of me so I've ordered one of these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=3976

road_donut

Sorry guys i have no input on this thread at all .... but the title made me chuckle my @rse off like a school boy

My missus standing over my shoulder reminding me that im a 34 year old father.... lol

benpinnick

Almost all nipples that you can buy separately, or come on half-decent wheels are 3.22 (known as Euro Standard). The others tend to be used on cheaper pre-builds coming out of the far east.

Personally I would buy a black Park Spoke tool, but thats just me.