11Speed Cassette Removing Problem

[Johan Bornman]

That is really irritating to hear. Yet another special tool required. It stinks. "Progress" never smells good.

[Delgado]

That is really irritating to hear. Yet another special tool required. It stinks. "Progress" never smells good.

Typical!! like cellular batteries and chargers.........!!

[101SCC]

Not Correct in my Opinion.

 

I have used Campagnolo for the last 7 years, my original BBB campag cassette tool works with my 10sp and 11sp cassette lockring.

 

Just checked, my BBB, Park Tool and Campag Cassette Tool all fit both 10sp and 11sp.

[javadude]

 

Not Correct in my Opinion.

 

I have used Campagnolo for the last 7 years' date=' my original BBB campag cassette tool works with my 10sp and 11sp cassette lockring.

 

Just checked, my BBB, Park Tool and Campag Cassette Tool all fit both 10sp and 11sp.

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Makes sense. I just did a search and no where could I find anyone mentioning a different lockring tool for 11 speed. The way cyclists bitch and moan on forums the world over it would have been a major issue if it was the case.

 

[skaduwee]

I was standing next to the bike smith guy when he removed the 10spd and 11spd cassette and he had to use a slightly smaller tool. The difference is so small the you wouldn't be able to tell if its a 9/10 or 11 speed tool with the eye. Its like 1mm smaller.

 

 

 

But i think only some of the 11spd's requires a smaller tool, i mean i looked at the lock nut and i couldn't see any reason why they couldn't make the lock nut slot the same size as those used on the 9 and 10spd's

 

 

 

So for me the only conclusion is; some 11spd's are the same size as the 9 and 10's. And some requires a 11speed only lock nut tool.

 

 

 

No rights and wrong answers here; this may just be a 2c worth the next time you buy a new cassette.skaduwee2009-08-27 15:00:06

[Speed Devil]

I think some of these cassette spanners might be cheap imitations. I have a Shimano one which fits perfect on cheaper cassette lock nuts, but does not fit 100% on my DA casstte lock nuts.