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Reddit mentions of Park Tool HCW-17 Fixed-Gear Bicycle Lockring Wrench
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Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Park Tool HCW-17 Fixed-Gear Bicycle Lockring Wrench. Here are the top ones.
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The HCW-17 features two different radius hooks for a precise fit on most head-gear lockringsOne is sized to fit rings with an outside diameter of 41 to 42mm.The other side fits rings of 43 to 44mmAlso fits single-speed cassette hubs using lockrings with external notches
Specs:
Color | Blue |
Height | 11 Inches |
Length | 2.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | September 2010 |
Size | One Size |
Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
Width | 0.25 Inches |
Is this your first bike?
You should really check out the beginner advice thread and the $200-600 thread in addition to this one. There's a lot of helpful advice in there including SIZING. KNOWING YOUR SIZE IS SUPER IMPORTANT SO KNOW THAT FIRST.
Also, if you're in this price bracket and you don't already have the essential bike accessories:
Note there are other options for all of these that could allow you to save money/space/whatever, but you won't go wrong with what I linked. I'd really suggest having these even if it means you go down a price bracket on the actual bike, they'll all come in handy.
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Used Bikes
Another great thing about this price bracket is the used market. I daresay it is easy to find outstanding value bikes used in this price range if you know what you're doing. I helped a friend source this for $1100 and we were being choosey! Again, if you need help post in the questions thread or just PM me because I like helping people with this stuff.
You'll probably need:
Park Tools is basically the Canon/Nikon of bike tools; always quality parts and they won't break down on you.
To tighten the lock ring you'll need a lock ring spanner, [I bought this one](Park Tool Head-Gear Lockring Wrench https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002PTVDP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6B.pxb31DDM07) are you sure you ordered a BBS02 that is the correct width? I'm sure more of us here could help if you can give us some pictures! If the lock ring already can thread on, you can always go to a hardware store to get some longer fasteners :)
I have used a lock ring spanner before and put a chunk of something in the 'heel' end to fill in the space. Like this one says it goes down to 41 but with a small block of wood it might just work. https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Head-Gear-Lockring-Wrench/dp/B002PTVDP0
I needed a chain breaking tool, a pedal wrench, a crank puller, and this lockring wrench.