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Shimano chainring. What tool do I need?

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What type of tool do I need to remove this chainring? I've gathered it's a BB tool. All the ones I have or can borrow from mates are the flat sheet metal kind which don't reach down to the splines.

All the cup style ones I can see are ratchet driven or have a handle or otherwise won't fit over the axle.

I have a plastic ring which fits but doesn't have the purchase to grip the ring.

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Please tell me what I can get asap for a reasonable price before I throw it over the fence.


 
Posted : 26/05/2025 12:37 pm
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TL-FC41. Biketart have them for a good price at the mo. There’s been another thread on this recently.


 
Posted : 26/05/2025 12:40 pm
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I've got one of these from Amazon, clamped in a vice it works a treat. Think your in Sheffield, I'm in Dronfield if you're south Sheff and want to borrow it.

www.amazon.co.uk/CYCEARTH-12-Speed-Chainring-Lockring-Installation/dp/B09VLCBJPM/ref=asc_df_B09VLCBJPM?mcid=fc12198181843ab1a5da593fff180d4a&hvocijid=2888518254568710958-B09VLCBJPM-&hvexpln=74&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=696285193871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2888518254568710958&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9191919&hvtargid=pla-2281435177578&psc=1&gad_source=1


 
Posted : 26/05/2025 12:46 pm
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Thanks, I've been looking for the wrong thing. I didn't realise there were now specific chainring tools, I should have known.

Yes I'm in Sheffield thanks for the kind offer but I'm home alone with no car so I can't pop down for it.

I'm walking distance from a few different shops so I'll check there first then order that one from Biketart.

I don't even really 'need' it I just had an overwhelming urge to de-anodise my cranks during a full service.


 
Posted : 26/05/2025 1:03 pm

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