Removal of Rear Cassette-Campagnolo

martins2463
martins2463 Posts: 51
edited October 2007 in Workshop
How easy is this, any online instructions any where?

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  • Kléber
    Kléber Posts: 6,842
    Easy: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=48 (scroll down to "Cassette Cog Lockring Removal and Installation")
  • magliaceleste
    magliaceleste Posts: 748
    You can use the Shimano lockring tool too for the cassette. The .2mm difference doesn't seem to make any difference at all.

    In Park Tools case the Shimano tool (think it's BBT1) is actually superior, as a torque wrench can be snapped onto the centre of the Shimano version, whereas the Park Campag version (BBT5) requires an adjustable spanner, the centre of the tool is round!
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Shimano lockring tool will not fit Campag lockring - the spline pattern is different. You also need a chainwhip too - to stop the cassette from turning whilst unscrewing the lockring.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • magliaceleste
    magliaceleste Posts: 748
    Oh yes it will. I've used it twice in the last couple of months and I have both tools.

    I guess what I'm saying is that if you have the Shimano tool already, don't buy another - at least try it as the Shimano tool is superior.

    Cheers
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Bodgers of the world unite! Why not get a 'universal' toolkit comprising a hammer, screwdriver and a pair of stilsons - you could do most jobs on your bike with those! Shimano tool superior?? Depends what tool you've got - best bet is the double-ended lockring tool from Cyclus with the guide pin.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • magliaceleste
    magliaceleste Posts: 748
    It's not a bodge that's the point! What I resent is spending money on a tool that's inferior to one I already had.

    My point is that the Shimano tool prevents bodging as it fits on a Torque wrench allowing correct settings. (I was wrong about it being Park BBT1 vs Park BBT5, it is Shimano vs Park BBT5).

    Look at the pics here, the splines aren't significantly different, because the Shimano tool has slightly narrower splines it fits both cassettes. (I've never tried it the other way).

    http://homepage.ntlworld.com/twellman/

    (You know we're in danger of making an easy job sound difficult :D )
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Monty Dog wrote:
    Bodgers of the world unite! Why not get a 'universal' toolkit comprising a hammer, screwdriver and a pair of stilsons - you could do most jobs on your bike with those! Shimano tool superior?? Depends what tool you've got - best bet is the double-ended lockring tool from Cyclus with the guide pin.

    Seconded, the cyclus is brill, their chainwhip does the job too.
  • morrisje
    morrisje Posts: 507
    I think what people are trying to say is that with the correct locking tool and a chain whip it is a very easy job. I take mine off every couple of weeks to give it a clean. 2 minute job.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    Pedros tools makes a pretty slick cog wrench that I think works better than a chain whip.
    www.pedros.com

    Dennis Noward

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