Had to pick between a new chain whip or a cassette lockring tool for a tight budget

Went with the lockring tool from Park Tool for $22, and just used a piece of old chain wrapped in a rag as a whip. It worked fine for a Shimano 10-speed cassette. Anyone have a better hack for a DIY chain whip?

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3 Comments

wren_smith442mo ago

My version of a chain whip is just an old chain and a pair of vice grips. It looks so janky, but it hasn't failed me yet.

fiona5022mo ago

Honestly, is there anything better than a janky tool that just works every single time?

torres.drew16d ago

Makes you wonder how much money we've wasted on "proper" tools.