MikeCottTrials Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 just need to know because im gonna go to the shop and buy a single speed kit so i will need the tool to get my cassette off and the ss kit oncassette lockring toolchain whip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Lockring tool undoes the lockring, ie the splined bit at the end of the freehub, whereas the chain whip is used to hold the cassette in place whilst using the lockring toolCan be done using just the lockring tool, or (if you're feeling brutal) with neither, but far easier/nicer to get both and do it simply and quickly with minimal effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted June 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 my bro said i could do it with just a chain whip, is that just balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 my bro said i could do it with just a chain whip, is that just ballsYeah pretty much, You'll need the lockring tool unless you want to hit it round with a screwdriver and hammer but you can get away without needing the chainwhip as you can just use a piece of old chain and warp it round your foot then put it over the cassette cogs. Put some weight on your foot and use the lockring tool and the chain will hold the cassette in place. Be warned though the chain does tighten around your foot more than you would expect so just keep your body weight on it and you'll be fine. But you will need the lockring tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sixstreet Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Instead of using your foot just tie the other end of the chain around a post/rail/fence/small child etc. Its better to have the tyre inflated to reduce risk of damaging your rim when you start cranking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted June 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Instead of using your foot just tie the other end of the chain around a post/rail/fence/small child etc. Its better to have the tyre inflated to reduce risk of damaging your rim when you start cranking.lol, but its ok now i rang the shop and they said they would attach it for free anyway but i forgot to tell them how many teeth i wanted on the back and they dent ask :$ so il have to ring em tomoz and say oy biatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 You only need the lockring tool. Just clamp the cog in a work bench or mole grip the spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 (edited) I thought lockrings on hubs didn't have to be super tight anyway? Edited June 1, 2006 by Dan6061 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Tupman Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 I thought lockrings on hubs didn't have to be super tight anyway?they don't why the hell everyone is cranking hell out of them I don't know, unless your all talking about undoing them which you would need a chain whip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 You don't need a chainwhip to do them up anyway, because it tightens up against the hub action. I've never used a chainwhip to get it off either, but I imagine that would make things a lot easier. And yeah, I only ever do the lockring up finger-tight, no need to go overboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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