Removing Endcap from Chainset ?

redjeepǃ
redjeepǃ Posts: 531
edited May 2011 in Workshop
I need to replace my chainset as I want to fit a compact for a sportive on Sunday. I've done the pedals and the pinch bolts on the crank, but don't have anything to undo the black endcap in the end of the left crank.

Do I need a special tool (oh, and it's an Ultegra 6600) or is there any other way of doing it ?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    the preload bolt?

    a knife or any other item. but the tool is readily available ask your LBS.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    a sharp chisel and hammer will remove it.
  • P_Tucker
    P_Tucker Posts: 1,878
    rake wrote:
    a sharp chisel and hammer will remove it.

    Jeeze, I'm guessing the OP doesn't want to ruin it. The tool is £2 delivered from CRC FFS http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... ensions-UK
  • redjeepǃ
    redjeepǃ Posts: 531
    Thanks folks. I ended up taking the bike to the LBS, but will buy the tool for next time.

    Got around the sportive OK,but it wasn't half windy :shock:

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