Shimano cassett locking

mr-ed
mr-ed Posts: 130
edited November 2007 in Workshop
I've just, well last nite, change the cassett but I don't have a lockring tool. I managed easily to tighten it using a pair of pliers. I know not the right tool but theres no movement in the cassett and after riding the bike for a few minuets it seems fine. Just wondering if it is or wheather borrowing a tool is probally the best bet before properly riding the bike again?

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  • clanton
    clanton Posts: 1,289
    I would say yes - get it tightened properly. You can buy the tool quite cheaply frm CRC.
  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    they are worth getting hold of - I think the genuine shimano one is £5.99 and a park tools one is under a fiver - it;s a handy tool to have and you can do sad things like remove the casette for cleaning duties etc...
  • chrisba
    chrisba Posts: 91
    Easy way to use one is to put the tool in a vice ( or a B&D Workmate ) facing upwards, put the wheel on top, and turn the wheel. Much easier that trying to hold both at the same time.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    How did you get the old one off? Or do I really want to know? I once tightened a
    lockring with a rock and the screwdriver portion of a multi tool. Ruined the ring. I decided then and their to buy proper tools.

    Dennis Noward
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    chrisba wrote:
    Easy way to use one is to put the tool in a vice ( or a B&D Workmate ) facing upwards, put the wheel on top, and turn the wheel. Much easier that trying to hold both at the same time.

    I think you must be talking about a screw on freewheel as opposed to a cassette.

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