Author Topic: Chain ring bolts (Read 1460 times)

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **on:** November 12, 2012, 11:36 AM »

Why are chain ring bolts so bloody hard to get out after 20 years plus

Allen key one side - great idea - till they smooth off and spin
other side ? great if they are not done right up to the other bolt, as you could use a flat head screw driver - but if done up like they usually are done, then it will be a couple of bits either side that you can't grip for love or money

and you don't want to scratch the chain disc

so what are your ways of getting them done

it would be nice if there was a tool made back in the day when they designed them

cheers B

rad_pitt · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2012, 11:41 AM »

Suntour had it sussed - they're allen key front and rear.

As for removing, I'll use a coin on the rear, or something similar. If they're really goosed, there's no option but to drill unfortunately

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2012, 11:56 AM »

there is a special tool for the back of chainring bolts ! bendy this is propper nooby stuff !

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:36 PM »

show me retard

kuwahero · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:44 PM »

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx'modelID=14305

stidds · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2012, 12:56 PM »

I have one of those tools for holding the rear of chainring bolts and it is invaluable.

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2012, 01:59 PM »

well feck me - thanks for letting do it the hard way all these years

cheers guys will get one

bobbbbsy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2012, 02:16 PM »

its made by park tools. the best kept secret in the bike tool world !

dp and Chopper Dude · « **Reply #8 on:** November 14, 2012, 08:39 AM »

Cracking! I've struggled with that one myself.

mattbloke · « **Reply #9 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:34 AM »

@bendy if you buy some decent allen sockets instead of using christmas cracker allen keys you will never have a problem

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #10 on:** November 14, 2012, 10:51 AM »

yer but that's just one side Matt

it's the crud and muck that build up, that that stop me getting to the other side with out it just turning both together

mattbloke · « **Reply #11 on:** November 14, 2012, 01:35 PM »

Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on November 14, 2012, 10:51 AM

yer but that's just one side Matt

it's the crud and muck that build up, that that stop me getting to the other side with out it just turning both together

copper grease is your friend