Will a 3/32" chain whip work to remove 1/8" fixed sprockets?

Home:Ballyhoura · 03-10-2011 12:56am #1

I am looking at buying this tool from CRC
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55927
I emailed them to see what size chain was fitted to the chain whip part and their reply was:

We have had had a look into this and found that the X-Tools Pro 5 in 1 Wrench will come with a standard 3/32" style chain attached, this is so it would work on a Single Speed Sprocket and 8/9/10 speed Cassette

However my current 9/10 speed chain whip with 3/32" chain doesn't seem to work on my cog on the fixie. What is the story, should it work, or has someone got something wrong?

kumate_champ07 · 03-10-2011 3:34am

3/32 chainwhip wont work on a 1/8 chain, if you cant find a 1/8" chainwhip you can just switch the chain on the tool itself, Im using a modified chainwhip myself, all the dublin shops were out of stock at the time I needed one so had to improvise.

If you plan on using it alot its worth buying a higher end tool made with thick forged steel, my last tool went out of shape quickly

Ant · 03-10-2011 12:37pm

You can use the Rotafix method to install or remove a fixed cog. I fixed an old 1/8" chain to my Pedro's Fixie Tool to act as a chain whip (already have a 3/32" whip for MTB use) but the Rotafix method works much better as you can generate far more torque - and you don't need to carry any extra tools.

Bambaata · 03-10-2011 1:39pm

just googled that rotafix method! Handy out alright. Heres a vid i found that shows it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qIVEpyelP0

blorg · 03-10-2011 4:06pm

I have only ever used Rotafix on my (three) fixed gear bikes, it works great. Put a cloth around the BB.

Will a 3/32" chain whip work to remove 1/8" fixed sprockets?

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