Originally Posted by
Scrodzilla
In my experience it is more difficult to remove stuck chainring bolts when the crank isn't attached to the bike.
Also, what bike shops don't carry
these?
Scrod - most of the shops have them. Just not for sale. In a pinch I could have a LBS remove my ring to get me going, but I already drove 30 minutes yesterday to the only *real* LBS we have for a bunch of spokes. And I do not think the wrench will work.... these suckers are on tight!