Chainring Bolt Tool

leaflite
leaflite Posts: 1,651
edited May 2012 in MTB buying advice
Im looking for a tool to undo the torx bolts on my xt chainset so I can remove the rings.

A quick google search suggests that I need a T30 Torx bit.

The options I have found so far are a bit to fit on an existing wrench(that I already have), such as this:
http://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN5826241K

Or an entire wrench, such as this:
http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/workshop-tools/tools/tools-workshop/park-t30-torx-tool.html

Which out of the above will be best, or is there another better option?

Ive heard tales of them being extremely difficult to remove, including a mate who ended up drilling his out. Will the above do the job easily, or will I end up with broken tools/mutilated fingers? :lol:

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Comments

  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Any t30, be careful they are made of cheddar.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Never had an issue myself. Any torx drive on the front, 20p on the back. Should be off on no time.
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    Same on the SLX cranks I just bought, they were bloody tight - a lot more than I would have expected, but came off fine.
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    I have these and they have done the job for about 8 years http://www.amazon.co.uk/Britool-E030703B-4-inch-Socket-Pieces/dp/B004ZDYAN6 Should cover most things you will find on a bike.
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