Wanted to Borrow: Cassette tool and Chainwip

**PowTron** · 07-09-2007, 12:46 PM

Either borrow, or buy cheaply if anyone has any old ones they are not using. I am swapping my cassette to my new wheels this week, and I have NO tool to do it, and I do not want to get raped at a bike shop for such an easy task.

I have to check on my cassette, but I am pretty sure it is a SRAM nine-speed...

thanks!

**rideit** · 07-09-2007, 12:48 PM

Ping Deepsquat, he has the tools in Golden.
And he REALLY likes beer.

**Alpine Dreams** · 07-09-2007, 12:54 PM

I do it for $5, not exactly rape.

Squatch · 07-09-2007, 12:57 PM

I have some, but I'm boulder. Not sure if it's worth the drive.

**PowTron** · 07-09-2007, 12:57 PM

well, that is not exactly rape, you are correct...

I was referring to the LBS near my house and work. But, I could find somewhere else I guess. Just thought I would do it myself. Cost of the tools is around 25-30 bucks, but I would rather give someone a 6'er to borrow. Thanks for the offer, Squatch, but I will try and find someone in my neighborhood first.

**Lonnie** · 07-09-2007, 12:59 PM

Total price for those tools = $20. Well worth the investment.

**Crinkle** · 07-09-2007, 01:26 PM

or bring it up to my house in westminster, we'll each drink 3 beers and I'll do it for free.

**PowTron** · 07-09-2007, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Crinkle

or bring it up to my house in westminster, we'll each drink 3 beers and I'll do it for free.

DEAL.....

I have limited time, but would love to have it done by this weekend. PM me if you are serious, Crinkle...

**Vicious** · 07-09-2007, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Crinkle

or bring it up to my house in westminster, we'll each drink 3 beers and I'll do it for free.

Same goes for my house in Highlands Ranch if that's closer for ya.

**PowTron** · 07-09-2007, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Vicious

Same goes for my house in Highlands Ranch if that's closer for ya.

Yes...yes it is. Let me know when you can be around. I get the new wheels on Wednesday, and would love to get them on for this weekend (if I even get a chance to ride). If you have 3 milks for my little guy, he could tag along too...

**brettf** · 07-09-2007, 02:15 PM

looks like you're set. but if no workie, PM me. in golden.

**Vicious** · 07-09-2007, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by PowTron

Yes...yes it is. Let me know when you can be around. I get the new wheels on Wednesday, and would love to get them on for this weekend (if I even get a chance to ride). If you have 3 milks for my little guy, he could tag along too...

I may be riding Keystone on Wed morning and fly out to Vegas that evening. I fly back from Vegas on Thurs midday though, so that afternoon or sometime Friday works.

**PowTron** · 07-09-2007, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Vicious

I may be riding Keystone on Wed morning and fly out to Vegas that evening. I fly back from Vegas on Thurs midday though, so that afternoon or sometime Friday works.

alright...good deal...I will talk to you soon..

Thanks!

**Conundrum** · 07-09-2007, 02:45 PM

I have a chain whip I'll sell for $10 shipped. It's a generic brand but works just as well as my Park whip. I don't think I could get it to you in time for this switch but you could have it for next time.

**frorider** · 07-09-2007, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Lonnie

Total price for those tools = $20. Well worth the investment.

agreed. or for the cash-strapped, you can make a whip pretty easily w/ an old chain. the casette lockring tool that goes on a standard socket wrench is pretty damn cheap.

**Chaka** · 07-09-2007, 05:15 PM

If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, and access to bar stock/steel scrap, and have an old chain, you can build yourself a chainwhip pretty easily on the cheap. Just a thought to expand your toolchest if so inclined.

**pechelman** · 07-09-2007, 05:23 PM

ill be back in town as of thursday evening and if you need a hand let me know.
im sw denver near waterton canyon.
same beer thing applies as well

**flowtron** · 07-09-2007, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by PowTron

I do not want to get raped at a bike shop for such an easy task.

Booooo!
You should buy the tools. Make sure its SRAM 9spd compatible.

**PowTron** · 07-10-2007, 06:15 AM

I am going to buy the tools, but all these offers of beer associated with said wheel-swap has got me thinking going that route. I am SOOOO strapped for cash right now, that I am going to take pechel or vicious up on their offers, but next week I am buying the tools. Guys, I will be in touch...thanks!