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Old 08-10-19, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 3speed
I like the idea of replacing a few key bolts with torx heads.

I’ve thought about melting a hard wax and filling bolts like stem and seat, but torx is easier. The wax would be fairly simple since you generally don’t need to unbolt those on a regular basis. I think I move my seat-post once/year when I overhaul my bike.
Torx is hex key though and around where I am, everyone has a simple bike tool on them that has hex keys. Anything else you have to risk carry a key and losing it or not having it with you at the most inconvenient time.
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