So i rounded out a bolt

spasypaddy

and now i have to pay someone to take it out for me (its on my powermeter and dont want to ruin it more).

but it makes me think that my allen keys are rubbish.

any recommendations for allen keys before i pull the trigger on these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009ODV0OE/ref=ox_sc_imb_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

leeefm

Halfords professional kit is good for the money. Also comes with a lifetime guarantee. I've used their professional range for a while now with no problems.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-professional-9-piece-snap-fit-hex-key-set

rower63

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19645036#p19645036]leeefm[/url] wrote:

Halfords professional kit is good for the money. Also comes with a lifetime guarantee. I've used their professional range for a while now with no problems.

http://www.halfords.com/motoring-travel/tools-diy/tools-tool-kits/halfords-professional-9-piece-snap-fit-hex-key-set

+1

ddraver

+1

or Park Tools or Pedros

hegyestomi

I got the Wera one and found them great.
Have a look around as Wera has some more comprehensive sets (for more$$$), or you can get the Topeak Combo Torq Wrench (TPS-SP07) with 5 bits included.

elbowloh

This clearly warrants N+1.

spasypaddy

thanks guys, after reading reviews the two highest rated are bondhus and wera so ive gone with wera as i can get them tomorrow.

meanredspider

Moral of the story: Buy the best tools you can afford. Never ever use cheap tools.

I had to stop going on HUKD because too many people posted "20 screwdrivers for 20p" type deals.

davis

The best allen keys are made by Bondhus or Wera. You can't go wrong with either.

spasypaddy

thats what i read, so i went for the colourful ones from wera

tgotb

Next time you round out a hex bolt, especially if it's not on such a critical item, you can almost always extract them by tapping in the largest size of torx bit that will fit. Very common issue on brake shoes with removable pads, as the pad retaining bolt is susceptible to corrosion.

veronese68

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19645253#p19645253]elbowloh[/url] wrote:

This clearly warrants N+1.

This was of course the correct answer.

bendertherobot

I only have 5 useable holes on my Pacenti Sl25 front rotor......... (I did something stupid).