What tools needed for 11spd Shimano?

mr.b-campag
mr.b-campag Posts: 411
edited October 2015 in Workshop
I've recently bought a shiny new bike equipped with Shimano 6800. I've been using Campag 9spd for as long as I can remember (still do on my other bikes) - my question is what new tools do I now need to do basic mechanics - esp. changing cassettes + chains and probably bottom brackets too (get the feeling they are more disposable than older campag ones)? Can I use my existing chain whip, splitter etc or do I need a whole new load of kit?

Thanks

B

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  • bbrap
    bbrap Posts: 610
    Your existing chain whip should be fine. Your chain splitter may be OK, some do 9/10 speed some do 9/10/11, Once I've split the chain on a new bike I always use the appropriate KMC split link to rejoin. Your cassette tool (the spliney thing) should be OK, mine seems to be OK on Shimano & Campag for undoing the lock ring. The bottom bracket tool will be dependent on which BB you have. So in reality I don't think its going to be an expensive excersise.
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