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

  • 03-10-2011 01:56AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭


    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?
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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 455 ✭✭Ant


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,176 ✭✭✭Bambaata


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


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


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