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Fun fact: Torx screwdrivers are compatible with Torx Plus screws, but Trox Plus screwdrivers are only compatible with Torx screws that are one size larger

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[–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

you're not using like, soft fasteners or some shit right?

I could see hex performing better on a softer material. That or you're doing something goofy. I'd be surprised if torx were stripping at that low of a torque rating, unless ur using hex drivers on them or something.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Fasteners are standard from rotor manufacturers. I have no clue what they're made out of. But in 30 years of cycling I've never had a single Torx which would last more than one cycle of screw in screw out.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    that's bizarre. Torx are commonly used in construction with impact drivers, and in vehicles as well. Very rarely are they ever problematic, and that's with quite significant shock loading as well as torque application in the case of construction, i would imagine more than in a bike, but i wouldn't be able to say off the top of my head, though they might be bigger standard head sizes, so that could be it.

    Regardless, begs the question why hex screws aren't in construction, those should be simpler and easier to produce.

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