Cassette removal tool help!

[guero]

Long story short, my Bontrager Mustang 29 inch wheel has a Shimano LockRing on it. However it is not your typical size, it is a bit larger than the typical one found on most cassettes. Does anyone know what tool I need to use to remove the lockring? Rob seems to think it is an old school bottom bracket tool that I need, and I called a mechanic from Jax in Long Beach (Scott) whom singlespeeds and he reinforced Robs theory of needing such a tool. He was saying it is like a "claw" type looking tool and is very old school. I'm guessing my best bet is going to be having to take my wheel into a shop to see what I exactly need, unless someone here can help me out. Unfortunately I dont have a pic of it right now, but can post one on Monday. The "top" mechanic according to an employee at Performance in FV didn't even know what I was talking about...

[Collette]

This might be it. Thankfully, I have this site bookmarked from when I was SS'ng.



Tools for Fixed-Gear Bicycles from Harris Cyclery

[SAR_boats]

You might try the wrench for '06 XTR bottom brackets. Sounds like it would work but it might be the wrong size

[gurp13]

I might be wrong about this, but... The Shimano cassettes that I'm familiar with have a lockring tool that fits inside the innermost cog. I think it *does* look like a bottom bracket tool. So you put that in there and put a wrench on it. Then, using a chain whip, you wrench the lockring loose. I haven't done it yet, but I was going to in order to service my freewheel. It's recommended by Park that you use the lockring tool that has a center spindle to keep it from moving. The Park website has good information.

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by gurp13

I might be wrong about this, but... The Shimano cassettes that I'm familiar with have a lockring tool that fits inside the innermost cog. I think it *does* look like a bottom bracket tool. So you put that in there and put a wrench on it. Then, using a chain whip, you wrench the lockring loose. I haven't done it yet, but I was going to in order to service my freewheel. It's recommended by Park that you use the lockring tool that has a center spindle to keep it from moving. The Park website has good information.

That is true, but if you saw a picture of this lockring it looks nothing like what you are thinking of. I've never seen something like it, but it looks a lot like a Truvativ BB lockring....but is slightly bigger and has more indentions. I think the pic of what Wildcat posted is actually what would work

[gurp13]

You're probably right, Rob. I was just going off of the Shimano cassette and hub that I have. They *do* have different ones. The Park website, I think, goes over the different ones and there might be a different procedure for the one Brett has.

I thought it would help, anyway.

[guero]

so after going by JAX and striking out, i hit Jones on 2nd and didnt completey strike out, they had socks on sale, 2 for 1, so i scored two pair for $8.00. the mechanic at Jones said to just use a hammer and a flathead (like what rob and i did) coincided with a chainwhip.

a couple guys posted a tool on mtbr with a link, i may order that, it looks like the one wildcat posted.

[spookydave]

you need a spanner wrench

[dstepper]

If it is a spanner wrench (bottom bracket tool) you need, I have one you can borrow. I bought one because I need it to change the chainring on my Eno Cranks.

Wildcats pic is of a spanner wrench or bottom bracket tool.

Dean

[2wheel_lee]

How about a picture of this lock ring, so we have a better idea of the tool you need?

[guero]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

How about a picture of this lock ring, so we have a better idea of the tool you need?

i stated in my first post that i will take one on monday and post it, but after all the info/research i've done this weekend i've found my answer.

like steppie said, a spanner wrench will work just fine, so i need to get my hands on one of those. a guy on mtbr posted a link to a tool that would work as well. thanks for the input everyone.

gouge, you can lock this thread if ya want, i have all the info i need.

[dstepper]

I was not in a hurry to get one so I just ordered one online, from Bike Parts USA. Hozan Lock Ring Wrench.

Dean

[2wheel_lee]

Sorry. After reading all the guesses, I forgot that you had said you'd have it on Monday.

[guero]

A guy on mtbr suggested this:
Mel Pinto Imports Tool #601


I think the one WildCat posted would work out good though too.

[2wheel_lee]

Oh, I didn't know your bike was a fixie...
Had I known...

[guero]

no worries lee. it isn't a fixie, rather a singlespeed.

[2wheel_lee]

Now you got my curiosity back up again!

What kind of hub do you have?
I assume it's not a thread-on freewheel or a typical cassette (Shimano, SRAM, King, etc.)...So post some pics! HAHA!