Tool for chainring bolt
father_jack
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Which is the correct and best tool to hold the inner chainring side part of the chainring bolt? Normally they tighten and loosen no problem but for one bike they just rotate around, so cannot loosen or tighten properly.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bbb-boldgrip-chainring-wrench-btl-id67189.html
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/ice-toolz-chainring-bolt-tool-id72415.html
Not sure if a screwdriver tool would be able to combat opposite turning torque so would the wrench be better?
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bbb-boldgrip-chainring-wrench-btl-id67189.html
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/ice-toolz-chainring-bolt-tool-id72415.html
Not sure if a screwdriver tool would be able to combat opposite turning torque so would the wrench be better?
Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
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either will work fine, the tool is just holding while you turn the bolt0
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You can usually just use a large screwdriver, even if you just wedge it in, although I do have the proper tool as well.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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You can usually just use a large screwdriver, even if you just wedge it in, although I do have the proper tool as well.
No you can't! I spent a frustrating evening trying every single screwdriver/piece of scrap metal but nothing did the job other than the correct tool purchased the following date. With the correct tool the job took about 5 minutes.Condor Pista
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Emphasis for people that can't read!You can usually just use a large screwdriver, even if you just wedge it in, although I do have the proper tool as well.
No you can't! I spent a frustrating evening trying every single screwdriver/piece of scrap metal but nothing did the job other than the correct tool purchased the following date. With the correct tool the job took about 5 minutes.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
Emphasis for people that can't read!You can usually just use a large screwdriver, even if you just wedge it in, although I do have the proper tool as well.
No you can't! I spent a frustrating evening trying every single screwdriver/piece of scrap metal but nothing did the job other than the correct tool purchased the following date. With the correct tool the job took about 5 minutes.
Touchy!Condor Pista
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Illiterate?
I've undone hundreds and only had one that defeated a wedged normal screwdriver and I had to resort to borrowing a wider one, hence usually.....Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
The Rookie wrote:You can usually just use a large screwdriver, even if you just wedge it in, although I do have the proper tool as well.
Usually but not always. Or you just have one bolt that refuses to budge.Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)0 -
Father Jack wrote:Which is the correct and best tool to hold the inner chainring side part of the chainring bolt? Normally they tighten and loosen no problem but for one bike they just rotate around, so cannot loosen or tighten properly.
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bbb-bold ... 67189.html
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/ice-tool ... 72415.html
Not sure if a screwdriver tool would be able to combat opposite turning torque so would the wrench be better?
I have the first type, and find it really fiddly to use, because it sits at right angles to the bolt, but there's almost no clearance between it and the chainring, so holding it in the right position (and seeing/feeling that it's properly engaged) is a right faff.
If I was buying again, I'd definitely go for the screwdriver design, as I think it would be far more intuitive to use.0
