Abbey Bike ToolsSL Dual Sided Crombie Tool
Item # ABY0003
SL Dual Sided Crombie Tool
Keep the Abbey Bike Works SL Dual Sided Crombie Tool in your road-trip toolbox, or keep it on the touring bike for roadside repairs. The tool is compatible with both Shimano and Campy style lock rings.
Its long teeth provide sufficient purchase on soft, aluminum rings, and the round handle provides adequate leverage for loosening stubborn rings. Stainless steel construction ensures the Abbey Bike Works SL Dual Sided Crombie Tool is durable, while a thinner handle drops 124 grams from the standard Dual Sided Crombie.
- Stainless steel
- Compatible with Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo cassettes
What do you think about this product?
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November 21, 2017
It's the right tool
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I service a small fleet of personal bikes and many of my friends' and neighbors' bikes, as well. Removing and replacing cassettes is a common thing for me. Why buy two tools to do one job—a lock ring tool and a wrench to remove EITHER a Shimano or Campy ring—when you can buy one tool that does two jobs—this tool that removes both a Shimano AND a Campy ring? (You'd need a chain whip or equivalent no matter what so I'm not counting that.) It's lightweight, fits comfortably in hand, has enough leverage to do the job, and is compact enough to fit inside a travel toolbox or tool roll. The tolerances are great and I expect it to last. This may be more expensive than a Park lockring tool and a cheap wrench. But good tools save you money in increased efficiency, and help prevent you from destroying your equipment...or the tool itself, for that matter. Have I been drinking the Jeff Crombie/Abbey Tools kool-aid? Maybe. They may not build every tool for every job, but every tool they build is tight and bomb-proof, and this one is no exception. This is the right tool for this job.
macweelz
November 29, 2016
Best tool in my arsenal
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
I loved this tool so much that I went out and bought my own. It's hands down the best tool I've ever owned. You might think, "why do I need a $55 lock ring tool?" Well folks, because its freaking convenient and easy to use. No more with silly adapters. Worth every penny to me!
Kyle T.