veganheart
04-18-04, 02:38 PM
i forgot to buy a chainwhip. is there any way of removing the cassette w/o it? i am kind of in the moment and i want to get it done now rather go to the lbs.
Bicycle Mechanics - cassette removal question
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blwyn
04-18-04, 02:44 PM
A six inch piece of chain and a vise-grip will do the job. Wrap the chain around one of the smaller rings on the cassette and lock down on it with the vise-grips. A pair of pliers could also be used in place of a vise-grip. i've never bothered to buy a chainwhip.
veganheart
04-18-04, 02:47 PM
A six inch piece of chain and a vise-grip will do the job. A pair of pliers could also be used in place of a vise-grip. i've never bothered to buy a chainwhip.
i dont have any extra chain. if i use my good chain will this wreck it?
i dont have any extra chain. if i use my good chain will this wreck it?
blwyn
04-18-04, 02:48 PM
No, it should be ok. Just don't grab right on one of the pivot points.
Retro Grouch
04-18-04, 03:37 PM
i forgot to buy a chainwhip. is there any way of removing the cassette w/o it? i am kind of in the moment and i want to get it done now rather go to the lbs.
Sometimes you can get by with just wrapping the cassette with a rag and using your hand to hold it. However, if that works for you, be sure to tighten the lockring a little tighter next time.
Sometimes you can get by with just wrapping the cassette with a rag and using your hand to hold it. However, if that works for you, be sure to tighten the lockring a little tighter next time.