SRAM Cassette Removal

ian220476
ian220476 Posts: 164
edited February 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi,

Somebody will answer this quickly I have no doubt.

Can I use a shimano cassette removal tool on a SRAM cassette or is it a different fit and I'll need to source a different one (can somebody please recommend?)?

Additionally I assume that the freewheel on the bike will be compatible for a SRAM or Shimano cassette?

Thx
Ian
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Normally the same fitment/carrier and same tool for removing.

    What cassette/hub? Modern?

    If the cassette lockring tool fits it will work, have you tried it?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    ian220476 wrote:
    Hi,

    Somebody will answer this quickly I have no doubt.

    Can I use a shimano cassette removal tool on a SRAM cassette or is it a different fit and I'll need to source a different one (can somebody please recommend?)?

    Additionally I assume that the freewheel on the bike will be compatible for a SRAM or Shimano cassette?

    Thx
    Ian

    well if it is a cassette then yes it is the same.

    if it is a freewheel then it is dependent on the make.

    have a read of Freewheels and Freehubs

    http://sheldonbrown.com/k7.html
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    I think he's on about freehub, not freewheel Nick
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    read what he has written.

    :wink:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • OwenBird
    OwenBird Posts: 210
    ian220476 wrote:
    Hi,

    Somebody will answer this quickly I have no doubt.

    Can I use a shimano cassette removal tool on a SRAM cassette or is it a different fit and I'll need to source a different one (can somebody please recommend?)?

    Additionally I assume that the freewheel on the bike will be compatible for a SRAM or Shimano cassette?

    Thx
    Ian
    Yes, the tool is the same in either case.

    The freehub body is the same in either case, you can run either cassette and use your existing tools to fit it.
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