Thread: How does the Shimano Dura-Ace Track TL-SR20 Lockring/Chainwhip Tool rate?
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Old 04-06-13, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Flatballer
FWIW I have the SR-18 Park Tool chain whip. I've broken two of them (mine and another fellow's at the track who I gave $20 for his trouble). The chain comes off the tool at the first rivet. I drilled mine out and put in a bolt instead of a rivet and it works great now. I use the HCW-17 for my lockrings. Not sure if you're talking about the same thing.

I use the SR-1 on my road bike. Works fine, but road bikes don't have their cassette lockrings on as tight as a track cog.
I replaced the chain on my Park whip 5 years ago. I now use a stronger KMC chain. I used Master Links to affix it to the tool.
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