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Lock-ring Removal Tool compatibility


Simon Kolin

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Hi All

 

Does anyone know if the 8 notch removal tool used to remove the lock-ring on the older Shimano XTR cranks is compatible with the lock-ring found on the Cannondale Hollowgram cranks?

 

Both are 8 notch, but I don't have width of the Cannondale version to confirm.

 

Just my luck, they are not.

The first image (2 part tool) is for XTR. The second image is for Cannondale.

 

Thanks

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Probably unlikely to be compatible as some of the older Shimano BB's had different size tools between the models...IIRC, XTR/Dura Ace had a deeper tooth/groove than others, so the tool had teeth accordingly.

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Probably unlikely to be compatible as some of the older Shimano BB's had different size tools between the models...IIRC, XTR/Dura Ace had a deeper tooth/groove than others, so the tool had teeth accordingly.

The teeth certainly look more substantial on the Shimano tool. That said, the lock-ring on the XTR spider doesn't need as much engagement as the BB does.

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