Which cassette removal tool?

dttlincs
dttlincs Posts: 384
edited December 2008 in Workshop
I have a Specialized Tarmac with SRAM OG-1070 10 speed cassette. Which tool will I need to remove the cassette?
Will the same tool fit my 8 speed shimano sora equipped Carrera?
Thanks
Still thinking!

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  • explosifpete
    explosifpete Posts: 1,327
    yes and its one of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/LifeL ... 360031493/

    or any shimano type
    http://www.iwaxstudio.co.uk/
  • tonyw43
    tonyw43 Posts: 249
    The same tool wil fit Sram and Shimano. What you need is a cassette lockring tool, like this, and a whip tool like this. You will also need a good adjustable spanner (or large spanner to fit lockring tool). Lockring tool goes into the ring on the cassette, whip wraps round cassette to stop it spinning when removing lockring.
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  • dttlincs
    dttlincs Posts: 384
    Thanks!!!
    Still thinking!
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    I use the Pedro's Casette Removal tools which have a solid cassette holding spanner instead of a normal chain whip. The lockring tool inserts through the middle of said spanner to make for a very stable system.

    They are a fair bit more expensive than a traditional chain whip and socket attachment but they're a joy to use and will last a lifetime.
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Been thinking about getting one of the Pedros 'cog wrenches' myself. Chain whips are ridiculous things to use. Anyone know when the Pedros 'Vise Grip' comes out?
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    What's that?
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Sorry 'Vise Whip' I should have said. See here Jamey:

    http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum ... &start=225

    1st pic mate.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    giant mancp wrote:
    Been thinking about getting one of the Pedros 'cog wrenches' myself. Chain whips are ridiculous things to use. Anyone know when the Pedros 'Vise Grip' comes out?

    I'll cast another vote for Pedro's cog wrench over chain whips.
    Have seen the vice grip but not in any catalog or shop yet.
    Dennis Noward
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Not available in the States yet Dennis? You do surprise me.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    giant mancp wrote:
    Not available in the States yet Dennis? You do surprise me.

    Am I just missing it??? :? :? Could be!!!!!!

    Dennis Noward
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Dunno mate, saw it at the London show in October and thought it would have an appearance somewhere by now.
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    giant mancp wrote:
    Dunno mate, saw it at the London show in October and thought it would have an appearance somewhere by now.

    IMHO it sort of looks like a fancy solution to a problem that doesn't exist. I have a Pedros
    cog wrench and it holds the cogs just fine. Not sure how this new thingy will do a "BETTER" job. Certainly will cost more.

    Dennis Noward
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    To be fair though, the normal cog wrench that you and I both have is already an expensive solution to a problem that almost doesn't exist. I say 'almost' because I do believe the cog wrench does a better job and personally I'm happy I spent the extra money but I could equally see that it's probably not totally worth the extra over a bog-standard chain whip. I mean we are talking triple or even quadruple the price.
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  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    But if it makes the job easier and quicker then I am all for it. The Cog Wrench is suitable for 11 and 12 tooth cogs so what happens with people whose sprockets start at 13?
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    giant mancp wrote:
    But if it makes the job easier and quicker then I am all for it. The Cog Wrench is suitable for 11 and 12 tooth cogs so what happens with people whose sprockets start at 13?

    I think that Pedro makes an 11-12, 12-13, and maybe a 13-14. Which means you might need to buy more than one. So far, for me, the 11-12 has been just fine. Although there
    have been a few times that I ask myself "why do I need an 11 tooth rear cog?".

    Dennis Noward

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