Bike tool question

[victoryfactory]

Do the Shimano splined tools for bottom bracket (9 speed)
and cassette fit the new SRAM parts?

Thanks

VF

[Dave]

If you're referring to the octalink internal spline tool, no. The Shimano outboard bearing spline design has been adopted by most brands, including SRAM and Campy.

You need a tool like the Park BBT-19.

http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=25&item=BBT-19

[d_douglas]

Just thought I would revive this question to clarify:

The BB-19 tool will allow me to install/uninstall my Ultratorque Chorus crankset and also the new SRAM Rival crankset that I just bought.

I need to install the SRAM BB, and don't have the tool. I would rather have one tool that fits both interfaces.

Thanks for a quick reply, as I need to buy ASAP!

Darren

[Bruce K]

Darren;

I am not a bike mechanic but I believe there are several BB tools out there as there are a couple of different patterns for the spanner to grab.

If you go to the Park Tool or Pedro's web site, the descriptions should tell you what fits what.

BK

[d_douglas]

Yes, on the Park Tools website, it says that this tool works for both Sram Rival and Ultratorque cranks amongst several others.

I was doubting this because it seems like there are rarely any standards any more. This actually seems as though several manufacturers agree on one standard! Not a cheap tool, but I will likely use it many times in the next several years, so what the hell.

[victoryfactory]

So, I'm sitting here since last December with this
question on my mind....

I still don't get it. All this talk of Campy and and ultratorque
has confused my aged mind.

I will attempt to repose my original question:

I have a SHIMANO style splined CASSETTE tool in my sweaty, greasy hand.
It works on 9 and 10 speed SHIMANO CASSETTES.

Will it also install a SRAM Cassette?

VF

[skijoring]

So, I'm sitting here since last December with this
question on my mind....

I still don't get it. All this talk of Campy and and ultratorque
has confused my aged mind.

I will attempt to repose my original question:

I have a SHIMANO style splined CASSETTE tool in my sweaty, greasy hand.
It works on 9 and 10 speed SHIMANO CASSETTES.

Will it also install a SRAM Cassette?

VF

Yes, it will. Same teeth and pattern!

[dave thompson]

Double yup. It will work on IRD cassettes as well.