James Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 im just gonne quote all the important stuff from the thread. the bash guards come in new and old. i think new is 03, and old is 01 and 02. and xtr BB tool (03) fits the bash 03 like a glove, however if its an 01 or 02 bash, a bit of filling on the tool is required XTB Bottom Bracket tool is the one you need. Bolt it to the crank to make sure it doesnt slip, then stick the tool in a vice. Sorted put the pliers in were the tool goes & use the spanner on the pliers fo leverage to do up/undo the lock ring. mine keep scomming lose...think io need to locktight it hammer and screwdriver does the job, but it will mangle the lock ring hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted July 9, 2003 Report Share Posted July 9, 2003 additional info, the tool made by french company var is better quality that the shitmano one, id always recomend using the right tool, youve paid for expensive cranks, why bodge them instead of paying for a tool which will be useful in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexymike Posted July 19, 2003 Report Share Posted July 19, 2003 the tool made by french company var do u know of a uk stockist? i tried google got supid french stuff :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanPoet Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 The shimano one works fine if you know how to use it. Middleburn even recommebd the shimano one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE trials commentator Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 i used the shimano one.me and Nick goddard went and split the cost of it £5 each i think.it works fine.i reccomend if you know someone else who has burns,get the tool and split the cost,as you will both need it at somepoint,and it just saves you that bit of extra money to get a....tube... Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Pads Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 The Shitmano XTR BB tool is also needed for when fititng an Truative BB as it has an outer spilned set up. There is a park tool for the bash tool. It's need for camporlo casstess i bleive tool. If it keeps coming undone then use some thred loc, or a like. Make sures it's free of drit and grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtbiker Posted August 4, 2003 Report Share Posted August 4, 2003 Truativ BBs actually use the Truativ BB tool (available from wiggle) and i'd guess that the Truativ tool is cheaper than the XTR one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted August 8, 2003 Report Share Posted August 8, 2003 There is a park tool for the bash tool. It's need for camporlo casstess i bleive tool. No. In both respects. Pete, youre not a very good 3.2 bike shop owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munki Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 There is a park tool for the bash tool. It's need for camporlo casstess i bleive tool. How many time's can you say tool in one sentance, you tool?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Poyntontrials.com Posted August 9, 2003 Report Share Posted August 9, 2003 you need to file down the shimano tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 10, 2003 Report Share Posted August 10, 2003 the one I used in a bike shop was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanPoet Posted August 20, 2003 Report Share Posted August 20, 2003 As mentioned before, the shimano ones works fine without modification. Middleburn recommend it for christs sake.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted August 23, 2003 Report Share Posted August 23, 2003 If you have an oldschool one and you are having problems, you can actually fit the lockring unsidedown, and that way the shimano tool will fit better so you can lock it down :- :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 ok just to let u know the best one is the campac bb tool made by VAR this is a better fit than the one middleburn will sell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydon_peter Posted December 19, 2003 Report Share Posted December 19, 2003 No. In both respects. Pete, youre not a very good 3.2 bike shop owner. Tarty, Pete was right you were wrong... How often can that be said? :- evidence that this park tool exists I know someone that uses that tool to tighten up the middleburn bash! "Tic" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 I just got mine off using a hammer and a screwdriver. To be honest, I didn't really mangel my lockring at all. Once you hammer the ring around 180 degreese you can push it around with a screw driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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