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Easy Usage

Customers are highly satisfied with the ease of usage of the Park Tool FR-5.2 Cassette Lockring Tool. They find it simple and effective to use, requiring minimal effort and no centering fitting needed. The quick release skewer feature is particularly appreciated for its convenience.

Cassette Compatibility

Customers highly praise the tool's compatibility with various types of cassettes and brands such as SRAM, Bianchi, Quiet Kat Warrior, Motobecane Fantom 29er, and Shimano. Some users have noted that minor modifications are necessary for Shimano cassettes. The tool is also praised for its versatility in working with different types of axles and being able to be used with a 1" socket or wrench. However, some users suggest including information about the need for a heat gun in most cases for effective use.

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Quality


Just run the quick release skewer thru the hub and thru the tool and secure on lightly, just enough to hold the tool in place a...  Read More


Great tool, does just what you need it to do.


If i'm going to shell out the money for a quality shimano cassette, it doesn't make sense to buy a cheap lockring tool and risk...  Read More


I had previously bought a kit to change my cassette but the tool that came in the kit did not work no matter how much torque i applied.

Price


Easy to use and for a cheap price!


It is a little on the expensive side but is good quality.

Shipping


Item was exactly as listed and actually arrived early.

Packaging/appearance


One thing i would say as well, put the info on the package that a heat gun is needed in most cases.

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    fit, big, easy and quality.
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  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 2,845 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 3 2025.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is a hair too big to fit shimano cassettes so i filed it down a little bit to fit


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    After i did that the tool removed the cassette with no problems


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    To turn the tool in the cassette i gripped it with some vicegrips


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Overall i recommend this as long as you aren’t against modifying the tool to fit your cassette if you have a shimano


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Couldnt find a socket that fit well in my english or metric sets


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This tool is now a permanent part of that socket whether i like it or not


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If i could rate this 105 i would


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I had previously bought a kit to change my cassette but the tool that came in the kit did not work no matter how much torque i applied

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