Bottom bracket tool recommendation

houndlegs
houndlegs Posts: 267
edited April 2012 in Workshop
Hi all
I want to remove my bottom bracket so need to buy the right tool.
The bike is a Trek pilot 1.2 if that helps.
It has a lockring type device on it, the OD is 40mm, there are 8 slots, and the depth of the slots is 1.5mm.
Are these a standard size on all bikes, or do I need a specific tool?
I have seen this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lezyne-splined- ... cket-tool/. Would this fit?
Also, is it just the lockring that needs removing,or is there something else under it?

Many thanks

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    We need to know the model of chainset to give a definitive recommendation
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • houndlegs
    houndlegs Posts: 267
    It says bontrager select on the cranks, is that what you mean, or am I looking for a specific number on the lockring?
    Theres a load of numbers on there relating to shell size and what not.

    Thanks
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    Best of all would be a quick photograph.
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  • houndlegs
    houndlegs Posts: 267
    Ok good idea,I'll sort out a few pics tomorrow

    Cheers
  • cycleclinic
    cycleclinic Posts: 6,865
    8 slots makes iot sound like a octolink type tool. Some Octalink cups use the 20 spline ISIS/square taper tool and some I have seen use a 8 pin tool.

    Park do one called the BB-18. Park tools or cyclus is what I use in the shop and they have not failed me yet.
    http://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.

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