Tools for single speed

father_jack

What special tools do I need to maintain a single speed bike?

Does it require another chain link removal tool? (I have a park tool CT-3)
What about for the sprocket? I have a couple of Shimano/SRAM and Campag BB/cassette removal tools.

redvee

Single speed or fixie?

Single speed freewheel from Shimano or White Industries needs a tool like Park FR6

marcusjb

Nothing particularly special.

A good chain tool for when you are changing chains, 15mm spanner for wheel nuts, chain whip for changing sprockets, lockring tool if you run fixed with lockring (I do not use a lockring on my fixed).

Really nothing out of the ordinary if you have a decent toolkit anyway.

You might need something special to remove the freewheel thing, but not really something I have ever experienced.

father_jack

I already have a couple of chain whips, but would having one dedicated for larger SS chains be best?

The Rookie

Only if you are using a wider teeth sprocket so the chain on the whip won't fit, if it will fit, it's fine. Most SS use a normal 5,6,7,8 speed chain in which case it's fine.

luv2ride

I've found this simple "multi tool" useful on a couple of occasions:
http://www.totalcycling.com/en/Pedros-Trixie-Fixed-Gear-Tool/m-20054.aspx?gclid=CPDNy4qvuMYCFSQHwwodfgMIPA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom
Helpfully secures to frame using bottle cage mounts.

Big_Paul

If you can't get a chain whip on a wide sprocket or freewheel, what you can use is a oil filter chain wrench, you can get them for a few quid from a car accessory place.

father_jack

Bought Park Tool FR6 for freewheel

I need a lockring tool. Is Park Tool HCW-17 ok?

Also would a regular chain whip be ok (I have two) or should I get 3/32 chain whip? Could I damage sprocket with my existing chain whips?

JackPozzi

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-performance-track-chain-whip/?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=5360540776&ci_src=18615224&ci_sku=5360540776uk&utm_source=google&utm_term&utm_campaign=Accessories&utm_medium=base&utm_content=spvx4kt7f_dc%7cpcrid%7c54887795582%7cpkw%7c%7cpmt%7c%7cprd%7c5360540776uk

father_jack

yeah just saw that ta

so are my two chain whips different to that specific one?

JackPozzi

TBH if you're running single speed rather than fixed, there's no need for a chainwhip, the freewheel tool is all you need.

If you've got fixed as well, you're existing chainwhips will probably work, give them a try to check. I just like having one tool for lockring and chainwhip, keeps the toolbag compact...