Lockring Wrench Recommendations
 

Looking for recommendation for a quality, shop-type (i.e., don't plan on carrying it around with me) lockring wrench. I did a search and found some people like the Hozan, while others say it isn't that good, and get the Shimano instead. I haven't been able to find the Shimano tool either at the LBS (which does carry the Hozan) or online. Any others I should consider?

To be honest, while I would like a quality tool, I really don't want to spend over about $100 on it (less if possible) - I just really despise "cheap" tools. The Hozan is well within my price range, but I could go higher if the quality is that much better (whatever that means). I noticed Harris Cyclery has a "modified" Hozan tool that they claim to be more "slip resistant". Anyone try this one?

Also, maybe a stupid question, but do the Park chain tools work with 1/8" chains? I can't seem to find this information on their packaging or their website.

Thanks,

KB

No chain whip included.

http://www.paulcomp.com/lockringwrench.html

Google Shimano TL-SR/20/21/22
TL SR21 3/32" chain whip
TL SR22 1/8" chain whip

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...8&currency=USD

That Paul wrench looks very nice. I wonder if I can get it from a LBS (my employer does not allow personal items to be delivered to the office, so everything has to be shipped to my wife's office).

I could have sworn I looked at Ben's Cycles website, but I don't remember seeing the Shimano. Thanks for the link.

KB

Hozan Lockring Tool.

+1 for the Hozan. Money well spent.

My favorite lockring tool:

http://os2.dhs.org/~john/var-16.jpg

+2 on the hozan. Slippage hasn't been an issue for me.

The park CT-3 will generally handle most 1/8 chains except for ones with exceptionally beefy outerplates. Consider the Paul lockring wrench - easily the most comfortable lockring wrench i've ever used. Light years ahead of the hozan.

you modified this yourself right? how do you do it

Um, do you not have a home?

Heh, heh, heh. It's been a rough day at work - it took me a while to figure out what you were saying. I do have a home, and I could have things delivered there, but since no one is home during the day, delivery people need to leave it on the porch. Hasn't been a problem since we moved to a nicer neighborhood, but I'm still not too crazy about the idea. USPS could put it in the mailbox, but, depending on how it was packaged, I'm not sure it would fit through the slot.

Thanks for the chuckle anyway.

KB

Hozan Lockring Tool
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How bout the Pedro's Trixie multi-tool? I'm looking to pick one up soon. The Paul tool IS nice, tho.

hozan. cheap, lots of leverage, works over and over and over. i've actually broken a lockring with it it's so strong.

anything else is overkill.

I use this. Works great.

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...0ac730e1443b6f

No; that's a standard issue VAR #16 lockring pliers.

Rubber hammer with a flat head!

I love my hozan lockring pliers.
http://www.hozan.co.jp/cycle_e/catal.../img/C-203.jpg

I keep a Trixie in my bag. I like it, does everything it advertises and isn't too bulky.

+1 for the trixie, for the money, you cant find anything that does more.

sure its small, which doesnt allow for as much torque, but i really really like mine.

15mm wrench, chain whip, lockring tool. and one allen head. its a no brainer.

did i mention its cheaper than just about anything out there? ok, well i just did.

buy it.

+another for the Trixie. I didn't like the $30 price tag, but really it's been beyond worth it. It has everything you'll need on the road aside from a tire iron, and it's just the right size to be useful but not at all bulky.

+1 for Shimano. This is the only thing in my kit that's not Park. Why have 2 tools?

because dedicated tools usually work better. if you're going to put serious hours into wrenching, get the better, dedicated tool. if you're just a home mechanic that will only need a lockring wrench every few months, get the shimano.

and if for some reason you need a lockring wrench and chainwhip on the side of the road (because your home mechanic skills get you into constant trouble when you finally take your bike out), get the trixie tool.

LOLOL guilty as charged! im not very handy, but at least i try right?

well, if the ladies dont find you handy, they should at least find you handsome! :)