Bicycle Mechanics - Anyone have one of these tools? How is it? And need a tool reccomendation.

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LanEvo
07-11-12, 10:29 PM
Hey guys, anyone have one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Sunlite-Sprocket-Remover-Pedal-Wrench/dp/B001KUU1DU/ref=sr_1_8?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1342066917&sr=1-8&keywords=lockring+wrench

How is it?

Also, can anyone recommend me a good crank puller?

jolly_ross
07-12-12, 01:33 AM
crank pullers - I have one of the ones with the attached handle, it's too short and not enough leverage. If you get one without a handle you can use a nice long wrench on it - or a ratchet ring perhaps.

Exchangable tips are a good thing to have - the one tool will cover many cranks this way.

fwiw - I'd look for something like this: http://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/full/p/parsjcwp6.jpg
LanEvo
07-12-12, 08:22 AM
crank pullers - I have one of the ones with the attached handle, it's too short and not enough leverage. If you get one without a handle you can use a nice long wrench on it - or a ratchet ring perhaps.

Exchangable tips are a good thing to have - the one tool will cover many cranks this way.

fwiw - I'd look for something like this: http://www.coloradocyclist.com/img/product/full/p/parsjcwp6.jpg

Awesome I will check that out, I have all the basic ratcheting tools and sockets and wrenches, I just need those other special tools. But thanks for letting me know, because those pieces tend to be cheaper thank the crank tools with a handle.

fietsbob
07-12-12, 08:46 AM
Looks like a Fixie crowd targeted thing..
plan: hook spanner, to loosen LH thread lockring,
+ chainwhip, to unscrew the cog,
+ for axle nut, an open end wrench.
wrk101
07-12-12, 08:51 AM
Looks like a good deal: chain whip, plus lock ring spanner, plus pedal wrench for about what any one of these tools costs.
noglider
07-12-12, 07:28 PM
I have one. It's cheap and not terribly ergonomic, but it can be good for occasional use.
LanEvo
07-13-12, 04:26 PM
I have one. It's cheap and not terribly ergonomic, but it can be good for occasional use.

Is it durable? That is my concern, because of the cheap price I want something durable, if not I may just buy each piece individually, but for the price an all in one usage I had to ask.
Bat56
07-13-12, 07:20 PM
Also, can anyone recommend me a good crank puller?

Lifu. search ebay.
Ira B
07-13-12, 08:36 PM
Not a pro tool but a great deal for a budget minded person doing their own maintenance or maybe a support mechanic for a team on the road.