Description
Park Tool Cassette Pliers (Park Tool CP-1.2). Easier to use than a chain whip and it hurts less, too!
This tool's features include:
- 13.7" (35cm) long
- Grips cogs from 9 to 24 teeth with no manual adjustments
- Holds any 7-speed to 12-speed road or mountain bike cassette
- Compatible with single-speed cassettes with a 3/32" cog
Also Known As: Chain whip pliers
Often Used With: Cassette lockring tool
Similar To: Chain whip
Intended Uses
Used for removing cassette lockrings, primarily. You can also remove cogs from a freewheel when this tool is used with another chain whip.
Grip those cogs with one hand--woohoo!
Special Instructions
This tool is only compatible with 3/32 inch cogs--it will not work with a 1/8th in. single-speed/fixed gear cog.
Tool Resources
Diagram
Image source: Park Tool
Instructions & Resources
- Web Copy: “Determining Cassette/Freewheel Type” by Park Tool--If you’re not sure whether you have a cassette or freewheel, check this out first!
- Video: “CP-1.2 Cassette Pliers” by Park Tool (0:43 sec). It’s a promotional video, but because it’s Park Tool, it’s also a valuable demonstration of this tool’s use!
- Video/Web Copy: “Cassette Removal and Installation” by Park Tool--(8min.)