Park Tool Bicycle Spoke Wrench Set - SW-0, SW-1, SW-2, & SW-3

I've been on a journey with a 2003 GT Palomar. I didn't care for how it rode, fit or shifted when it was given to me new in 2004. So after a few short rides it was put in shed.When it saw daylight for a ride in 2013, it was hit on the rear wheel by a car. The wheel was bent so badly that I was barely able to limp it home with the V-brakes removed and pads released. Then it went back in the shed.In 2021, it saw daylight again as I was going to junk it. The cost of a wheel straightening, or new wheel didn't seem justified on a 20 year old $230 bicycle. But, it had less than 100 miles on it and seemed to be comparable with some new bikes in the $500 and up range. So I cleaned it up and figured I'd try to fix and sell it.Although I've been around bicycles for 40 plus years and have completely disassembled them to individual bearings and races... I never had the nerve to tackle wheel truing. But, after watching a few video's on You Tube I figured I'd try to save the wheel myself.As I did not know what spoke size the wheel had, I purchased this set. Turns out the Red wrench fit the bent wheel spokes of the Alex Y2000 and the Green wrench fits my 2006 Cannondale. So, it was win/win.The wrenches are sturdy, comfortable and easily adjust spoke tension.If you are a truing newbie like me and choose to take on a bent rim, watch some videos (Park Tool has excellent ones).If the rim is actually bent like mine was, I loosened all the spokes on both sides of the rim and tried to correct the the bend (as much as I could) with pressure.I supported my wheel on two small sections of 2x4, leaving the high spots unsupported. Then pushed down on the high spots, like doing a pushup and even stepping on them, to straighten the rim as best as I could.Then I gradually used the spoke tension to dial it in.Be advised, it will take time and you will probably screw up as I did.I made two mistakes.First, I pulled the wheel "off center" and could not lock my v-brakes back in.It turns out, that although the wheel was straighter than it had ever been, it was 1/4" or so too far to the right and off center. I solved this by gradually loosening the right spokes and tightening the left spokes until it was centered.Then, on my test ride I then learned that while the wheel was straight, I had made it "out of round" which caused the bike to ride like it had an out of balance tire on a car.After watching some more specific wheel straightening video's and using zip ties on the the bike frame and forks as guides, both wheels are now straighter and spin better than when new.Take your time and be prepared to make a few mistakes.Just know that when you get your wheels rolling truer than they ever were, it's a great feeling.The bonus is you probably won't have to do it again, but if you do, you will know how.As for my GT, it got a full tear down and service before I was going to put it up for sale. I also watched video's to learn how to adjust and tune the V-brakes and indexed shifting.On the test ride, it was smoother and quieter and performed better than anything I'd ever ridden before.At that point, I figured no one would pay what I felt this 20 year old, 26" wheel bike was worth. The bike also had a Chrome Moly frame that I prefer over the ride of the newer aluminum frames.So, I decided to try to try to make it fit me instead of selling it. This led to upgrades.In the end, the Old GT got a new seat post, shifters, brake pads, handlebars, hand grips, heavy duty wheels with cassette giving better gearing for the way I ride, as well as pedals, Rock Shox Fork and Shimano Crankset. I've got more in it than it would be worth to probably anyone but me.But, in the end, it cost less than if I bought a new bike, then tried to make it fit and ride like the GT does now.After I got into some sort of riding shape, the bike is built for the way I ride and the roads I ride. These include relatively easy off road trails as well as rolling hill back roads.When the GT goes out, I can easily do 10-30 plus mile road/trail rides smoothly and comfortably. At 55, I will give out before it ever will.If you are thinking about giving up your old bike for a new one, you may want to watch some video's before you head to the bike shop with your money.This one was like new and headed to the junk pile because I didn't care for how it fit or rode.After research, repairs, tuning and fitting, (that I would have had to do, or have done with a new bike) this old GT will be with me for rides, until I can no longer do so.Hope this helps and Ride Safe.

I got this Park Tool spoke wrench set because every pro mechanic has one… so now I do too!Do I actually know what I’m doing? Absolutely not.But with these in my tool kit, I look like I do—and that’s half the battle, right?More Park tools = more professional vibes, even if I’m just turning nipples and hoping for the best. 😅5 stars for style points and misplaced confidence!

Good solid engagement on three sides sure Beach using a crescent wrench

All good, love the color options and versatility of sizes.

You really have to be careful once you get to higher tension on the spokes as you can easily round off corners.So why did I buy it and what do I use it for:I use it when I am doing initial tension just before working tension is applied, from there I usually use a DT Swiss key instead.Would I buy again, yeah but know what it's for and be careful!!

Good quality and work great. These are up to the high standard that I've come to expect from Park Tools. I haven't found anything better in bicycle tools.

These are the best spoke wrench tools I've ever used. I grew up working in a bike shop so I knew exactly what I needed to buy when I started riding again five months ago. These spoke wrenches are very ergonomic, fit extremely well, and will last for years. Great product.

Adjust spokes on a bicycle very nicely