Hugh Thornton wrote:
I am just wondering if anybody knows of a near-universal bottom bracket lockring wrench that will work on a typical notched lockring. I have a Campagnolo wrench which works great on Campagnolo and similarly sized lockrings, but it is very size-specific. I have a Mavic bottom bracket that I want to unscrew and the diameter is tooo large for the Campy wrench and the typical stamped wrench with one prong is not up to the job.
Does anybody know of a tool that is effective in these circumstances that won't wreck the slots? I apologize if this is a repeat question - I did have a look in the archives but didn't come up with anything.
The VAR lockring pliers are worth a look
Replied Marten Gerritsen
Which would be one response, the VAR pliers on an alloy ring which the Mavic I think is would probably not be great for keeping things unmolested. Even on steel lock rings, if they are on tight, there is a chance of stripping the lock ring just like a two pronged freewheel can get damaged.
A double check of this site yielded:
http://www.jastein.com/
He used to make accurately machined headset wrenches as alas, even the Campagnolo units are sometimes not tight fitting enough for Super Record head sets.
John Jorgensen
Torrance CA USA