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Old 09-11-23 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Just be aware that you will need special tools to remove the fixed cog. You will need a lockring tool to remove the lockring and a chainwhip to remove the cog itself. If you don't already have these, then it might be cheaper to have a bike shop do this for you. When installing brakes, you will need a cable and housing cutter.




I don’t have any of those tools. There’s a decent bike store about 30kms from us with a service/repair centre, so as you say that may be the safest option IF I need to go down this route. Thanks
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