Crank Puller Recommendation??

[cp43]

Hi,

I recently realized that my cheap crank puller, which came with a cheap tool kit, is damaged and needs to be replaced. I'm looking for recommendations for high quality pullers for square taper cranks. I found a Park model, and a Shimano model, but I'm curious to know if I'm missing something better.

Anyone have one they really like?

Thanks,

Chris

[thirdgenbird]

Campagnolo

[Davist]

+1/Second to Campagnolo, the best

[cekte]

+1/Second to Campagnolo, the best

Third vote Campagnolo :)

[cp43]

Thanks the recommendations. I'll look around for the Campy tool.

Chris

[wallymann]

available for regular and splined:

http://www.parktool.com/uploads/thumbnails/uploads/products/4c7178f696950d08d7da49186427cc8b3a2d9aa2_430x390.j pg
http://www.parktool.com/uploads/thumbnails/uploads/products/ed546fb4371d7fb960483bfb724064e2e2081de0_430x390.j pg

[cp43]

available for regular and splined:



I have a splined puller from Park, and have been happy with it. I'll probably end up getting a square taper one as well. I was just wondering if there's something better out there.

Chris

[buldogge]

I just have the ST one and stick a loose bolt in the splined BB (large enough to act as an end cap) when I've need to remove one (say Octalink)...FWIW.

-Mark in St. Louis

I have a splined puller from Park, and have been happy with it. I'll probably end up getting a square taper one as well. I was just wondering if there's something better out there.

Chris

[zmudshark]

I like the Park without the handle: CWP-7

http://www.parktool.com/uploads/thumbnails/uploads/products/99c20268d90e3ac87b345d87aab63a8605be2741_800x700.j pg

[martinez]

I have both park crank pullers (with and without handle) and have been happy with both!
Have you experienced problems with yours to want to try something better?

[cp43]

I have both park crank pullers (with and without handle) and have been happy with both!
Have you experienced problems with yours to want to try something better?

The one I have is from a (cheap) toolkit I got from Performance 5 or 6 years ago. The threads are damaged, so it won't thread all the way in to the crank arm. It worked fine until it was damaged, presumably by me, although I don't know how I did it.

I do have a park puller for splined cranks, and haven't had any problems with it.

I wasn't able to find a source for the Campy option suggested, so I got a Park one, and a Shimano one. I think they'll both be nicer than the one they're replacing.

Chris

[shovelhd]

I have three. Campy, TA, and Park. The Campy is the best.

[Gummee]

Pedro's

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[josephr]

I've got a Park I'll let go for cheap...I don't really have a need for it...the handle isn't in great condition from getting whacked with a hammer. If you only need one every so often...no big deal. If you're gonna by super bike mechanic dude, might want to look into getting something fancy-schmancy.
Joe

[jvp]

I like my campy tool because I get to use my campy peanutbutter wrench with it, it seems so right. I also have the park dual sided tool and a stronglight tool just in case the need arises (which it did a few months ago when I worked on a gitane tour de france).

[Ralph]

For square taper.....My Campy tool is from the 70's and works great. I think my Shimano tool is from the 80's (Got it with a Dura Ace crank), works great, and may be "beefier" than the Campy one. I still use Campy square taper cranks on two bikes, and only prefer the Campy tool because it's "Campy". The Shimano tool works as well or better. I use both. I prefer Campy things, but if I already had a Shimano tool, or a Park tool, I wouldn't feel the need to purchase a new tool.