I just wanted you all to know that the NBT2 really does work in the field for removing cassettes. I managed to break a spoke on the rear wheel yesterday and set about my first spoke change today. Once I realised I had to remove the cassette () I dug out the Next Best Thing which Spandex bought me and even mechanically-challenged old me managed to follow the instructions and work out how to use it. I'm 200km from the nearest bike shop so it really saved the day. If you're touring anywhere remotely far from a bike shop I'd definitely recommend packing one. It's very small and light, although not cheap.
Keep your fingers crossed that my repair holds for the next 200km until I can get it professionally checked out in Sault St Marie.
EDIT: link fixed
Keep your fingers crossed that my repair holds for the next 200km until I can get it professionally checked out in Sault St Marie.
EDIT: link fixed