I only use y-type wrenches for quick bolt checks of the bolts that could hurt me (e.g., steerer tube, axles) and things like suspension pivots. I've looked high and low for a y-wrench I could put wera bits into that were selected for my bikes. No luck. Wish someone would make one and sell it without bits.
Fix-it sticks makes a "fixed" t-handle (doesn't come apart) and you can find them without bits. For me, the T-handle with wera bits selected based on your bike is a pretty nice tool, although it doesn't fit in some spaces quite as well as a y-wrench.
Also have a Abbey 4-way, but hard to comfortably get much torque, although its great for grips and controls. Between the T-handle and it, hardly ever have to pull l-wrenches out of the tool roll on trips. Plus, the T-handle and Abbey stay in the bag with shoes, helmet, etc. in a pouch with my chain lube to help encourage me to do the bolt checks regularly.
Love tool reviews of things that might not be on everyone's radar. This looks intriguing and might go for if I didn't have my current setup.
June 29, 2021, 2:55 p.m. - MuscogeeMasher
I only use y-type wrenches for quick bolt checks of the bolts that could hurt me (e.g., steerer tube, axles) and things like suspension pivots. I've looked high and low for a y-wrench I could put wera bits into that were selected for my bikes. No luck. Wish someone would make one and sell it without bits. Fix-it sticks makes a "fixed" t-handle (doesn't come apart) and you can find them without bits. For me, the T-handle with wera bits selected based on your bike is a pretty nice tool, although it doesn't fit in some spaces quite as well as a y-wrench. Also have a Abbey 4-way, but hard to comfortably get much torque, although its great for grips and controls. Between the T-handle and it, hardly ever have to pull l-wrenches out of the tool roll on trips. Plus, the T-handle and Abbey stay in the bag with shoes, helmet, etc. in a pouch with my chain lube to help encourage me to do the bolt checks regularly. Love tool reviews of things that might not be on everyone's radar. This looks intriguing and might go for if I didn't have my current setup.