Pedal threads and crank bolts require torque that exceeds what you can generate with a multi-tool or standard L-key. The L-Handle Hex Tool 8mm from Feedback Sports addresses this with an extended lever arm and substantial palm grip designed specifically for high-torque applications. The 8mm size handles modern crank arm fixing bolts and pedal axles with recessed hex interfaces at the end of the spindle. When you're installing pedals that need to be tight enough to stay secure through thousands of pedal strokes, or removing crank bolts that have been under load for months, the leverage matters.

The tool uses hardened CRV steel that maintains precise contact points under repeated high-torque use. The extra-long contact arm reaches deep into countersunk hardware without the hex interface bottoming out before full engagement. This becomes important when dealing with crank bolts that sit deep in the arm or pedal axles where the hex sits behind the threading. The palm grip is overmolded rubber with a file tread pattern that provides traction even when your hands are sweaty or there's grease on the tool. The grip is sized to distribute force across your palm rather than concentrating pressure on a single point.

At the handle end, a ball-end hex driver lets you quickly thread bolts in and out before applying final torque with the long end. You can work at an angle with the ball end, which speeds up the process when you're just running threads rather than applying force. Once the bolt is hand-tight, flip to the long end for the final torque application. The tool measures 10.5 inches long, with the extended reach giving you the mechanical advantage to generate the torque specifications that pedal and crank manufacturers require without resorting to a torque wrench for most applications.