Are there any alternatives to a chain ring tool?

Posted on Fri 1st, January 2010

• #1

Light_EDDed

ive not got one but have loads of spanners and stuff. what about a screwdriver and a hammer?????
• #2

Light_EDDed

sorry i mean lock ring
• #3

Dylan

i say no alternatives... screwdriver and hammer is a recipe for a fucked hub.
• #4

JCaprani

Don't do it, it won't be tight enough and will scratch up your ring. The tool is only about £10 or you can call by and use mine if you are near N4.
• #5

Light_EDDed

right ill get one ordered then. im in sheffield so nowhere near m4
• #6

JCaprani

Hey Ed,

One other thing you should know, lightly grease the threads on your cog and lockring before fitting. I got this advice from a shop mechanic after I ruined my first double fixed hub on both sides from overtightening the cog ungreased. No problems since.
• #7

pifko
• #8

TW85

get a new wheel, easier than mucking about
• #9

C.B.

get a new bike, easier than mucking about
fixed

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