Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie

So, I'm just riding along and decide to stop and remove my lockring for no apparent reason? That thing looks like some kind of urban ninja weapon.

Originally Posted by RobertFrapples

Would it not make more sense to just make a lockring with teeth to remove it in that manner? You would not have to carry around a tool, and the added rotational mass would be right at the hub, so would not make too much difference.