Tiagra cassette removal tool?

[digit]

Hi all,
I have a Shimano Tiagra 10 spd cassette that I need to change.
I know I'll need a chain whip but which cassette removal tool?
would an FWE Shimano HG cassette removal tool work?

Cheers
digit

 

[smokeysmoo]

I have a Shimano Tiagra 10 spd cassette that I need to change.

You'll need one of THESE, which TBH looks like the HG one you mentioned

 

[Dan B]

Pretty sure I did mine with a bog standard HG tool.

 

[Cycleops]

Should look like this.

 

[Venod]

Should look like this.

But may not have the spindle, it will still be OK without.

 

[digit]

Thanks Smokey, Dan,

Cyclops, is the pin part for alignment? .... assume it goes where the skewer is removed from?

 

[digit]

Thanks Afnug .... was just about to question

Cheers
digit

 

[Cycleops]

Not sure what the pin does, its from the Decathlon site. My removal tool which came in in a B'twin set doesn't have it.

 

[mcshroom]

Yes the pin slots into the axle to stabilise the tool. I find it quite helpful on mine, but you don't need it.

 

[T4tomo]

A Shimano cassette tool is Shimano cassette tool, (see also Campag cassette tool, which is different) you also need an adjustable spanner to turn it against the chain whip

 

[Yellow Saddle]

But may not have the spindle, it will still be OK without.

The spindle in the centre makes the tool far more stable, as suggested by mushroom boy. The tool is infinitely better with the spindle and the only reason you should own one without a spindle is if you have solid axles.

 

[T4tomo]

The spindle in the centre makes the tool far more stable, as suggested by mushroom boy. The tool is infinitely better with the spindle and the only reason you should own one without a spindle is if you have solid axles.

Or if you have friends or acquaintances who have solid axles and know "you're a dab hand with bike stuff" and want you to change their cassette. You can also use the skewer to secure your non spindle cassette tool before applying the spanner if it's being particularly resistant.

 

[Tim Hall]

The spindle in the centre makes the tool far more stable, as suggested by mushroom boy. The tool is infinitely better with the spindle and the only reason you should own one without a spindle is if you have solid axles.

Mine has no spindle, but the central hole is large enough to fit over the axle. It is then held in place by the axle QR mechanism.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Or if you have friends or acquaintances who have solid axles and know "you're a dab hand with bike stuff" and want you to change their cassette. You can also use the skewer to secure your non spindle cassette tool before applying the spanner if it's being particularly resistant.

Let them buy their own stupid non-stable tools.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Mine has no spindle, but the central hole is large enough to fit over the axle. It is then held in place by the axle QR mechanism.

Don't worry. Nirvana is within reach. I'm sure a good bike shop can help you.