[Closed] Centerlock ring too close to the QR axel - can't get to it. Advice?

take the qr out before tightening the lock ring?

QR nuts ?

QR is usually just a skewer or similar that you just undo slide out. Not sure why anything would be in the way once removed.

Photo?

I wonder if he means the end caps / lock nuts on the hub rather than the skewer itself?

Has this before, found a different cassette removal tool that fitted.

Yes garage-dweller, sorry if I was vague.

A bit of searching on Google images and found a similar problem:

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Ok off to bike shop to see if my cassette tool has been updated etc. Hope I don't need to buy a different lock-ring or special tool available from mail order.

Looks like you probably want a thru-axle style lockring - Shimano HB-SM20 is the standard part. Fits with an external BB spanner.

I had a similar problem. I solved it with a different cassette removal tool with a longer reach - alternatively try your LBS they tightened it up whilst I waited

I took Jonathan's approach when I got a front hub that came with the wrong lockring on it; the externally keyed ring is easier to use in my opinion.

This was never going to work:
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You need something like this http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-maintenance/bike-tools/ice-toolz-cassette-lockring-tool

Evans do something similar too

Thanks guys.

Conclusion:

Either find a a tool with a slimmer and longer shank or mail order a Shitamo external oversize lockring that allows you to fit on larger axels.

Damn my bike build is taking ages after one headache to another - not very patient lol.

Thanks again everyone.

Hope this helps others as you may need these for some wheels that can use QR or Thru-axels.

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