Tools for cassette removal

mrushton

With my partner now having moved in (she cycles), we seem to have a lot of wheels that need stuff doing in terms of cassettes,chains,cleaning etc. What do I need for easy cassette removal besides both a Shimano and a Campag lockring remover? Park Tools have lots of nice things, but I only want to buy what I need but good quality.

M.Rushton

AcademicX

Chain whip and, if you've got the money, a suitable torque wrench (not that I've never bothered with a torque wrench).

monty_dogcp

I've never bothered with a torque wrench - a long-handled spanner or lockring tool, pressing the tyre/wheel against the wall and a good firm push on the spanner is enough. The double-sided lockring tool from Cyclus is a good buy and you're less likely to damage the lockring splines due to the tool slipping - plus their chain whip - good value at œ21 for the pair from Parker International.

il_principe

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The double-sided lockring tool from Cyclus is a good buy and you're less likely to damage the lockring splines due to the tool slipping - plus their chain whip - good value at œ21 for the pair from Parker International.
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Seconded.

My Best Bike

schlepcycling

Another good tip to hold the lockring tool in place is to remove the skewer put the lockring tool on and then put the skewer back on and tighten it so that it holds it firmly in the splines of the lockring then you won't damage the lockring or tool or your knuckles

monty_dogcp

re lockring tool slipping - see my earlier post - the Cyclus tool has a spigot which slides into the axle and so makes slippage /misalignment quite difficult.