lockring tool shimano cassette

[Custom24]

Hi
I bought the Ice Toolz lockring tool

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_953111_langId_-1_categoryId_242558

because I have a 1/2 inch drive torque wrench and I thought this would allow a way to torque the lockring properly.

The tool is poor. I've only used it a few times and I've worn the teeth out.

So does anyone have a recommendation for a better one, preferably one which I could use with my torque wrench. I don't seem to be able to find another one with 1/2 inch square drive (although it's hard to tell).

Thanks
Mark

 

[Tim Hall]

Any hex ended lockring tool will do the job. Mine is 24mm across flats, so tighten it up with a 24mm socket attached to your torque wrench.

Personally I don't bother with a torque wrench for lock rings. It's not safety critical, so just do it up tight enough not to come loose.

 

[Custom24]

Thanks. Which one do you use?, I see Park Tools do one. I don't have a 24mm socket, but I guess I will get one.
Or maybe the dedicated tools are easier to use if you don't have to worry about torque, like this one?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.BBB-Lockout-Shimano-Cassette-Lockring-Tool_50600.htm

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Thanks. Which one do you use?, I see Park Tools do one. I don't have a 24mm socket, but I guess I will get one.
Or maybe the dedicated tools are easier to use if you don't have to worry about torque, like this one?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.BBB-Lockout-Shimano-Cassette-Lockring-Tool_50600.htm

I use one with a handle like that and it does the job fine never had a problem.