Removing chainrings on a XT crank

[andino]

How do you take of the chain rings on a XT crank? trying to covert it so i be SS on my 29er. i got the small ring off, just i have no idea how to remove the other two. I see four screws but if i try to unscrew them they just turn cuz i don't have anything to hold the nut on the other side. anyone have advice? what tool am i missing? lol

[SAR_boats]

You are missing a cone wrench to hold the nuts. They are flat and flimsy looking and available at an LBS near you.

[andino]

bah i thought so...is there a specific size i need? i'm gonna get it tomorrow when i get a seatpost and SS cog for the new bike

[Neccros]

Originally Posted by SAR_boats

You are missing a cone wrench to hold the nuts. They are flat and flimsy looking and available at an LBS near you.

You sure your not refering to the hubs???? I always used a allen key to remove my rings....

[SAR_boats]

I think 15mm but I don't have an XT set that I can measure. try asking the guys at the shop or just take the whole crankset with you.

[Gabriel Zink]

If You Dont Have This Wrench A Large Screwdriver Will Work Also, Or A Butter Knife. A Hot Latina And A Lowrider Is Also Helpful But Not Needed.

[andino]

lol thanks everyone...Gabriel...i'll try the butter knife idea

[SAR_boats]

Yeah. I told him cone wrench because a cone wrench will be useful in the future whereas a crecent won't. I am assuming that the blots are not stripped by the way

[andino]

no they aren't i tried to unscrew one bolt and it just spun so i stopped

[Burner]

yo Andy, you should have mentioned you were setting it up SS... I have a new tensioner I could have made part of the deal.

Anyway, you should know that I ran that bike SS for awhile, with NO tensioner... used the magic ratio 32:21 and it worked perfectly.

[andino]

hey alright good to know. i was gonna go with a 32:20 setup but i'll try the 32:21