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Description

Park Tool Dummy Hub (DH-1). Two piece tool–a plastic pulley wheel and a quick release style axle–that fits into a bike's dropouts, replacing the rear wheel.

Features of this item include:

• Compatible with all multi-speed and 1/8" chain
• Compatible with quick-release and 12 mm thru axle frames

This item comes with a small Milwaukee zipper bag.

Also Known As: sleeping Hub

Often Used With: Bicycle Repair Stand; Bicycle Washing Kit

Intended Uses

Used to replace the rear wheel of bicycle while keeping the chain in place while pedaling and shifting. By using the dummy hub, you can clean, service, and diagnose issues with the drivetrain.

Special Instructions

• Quick release dropouts: This unit uses the quick release axle with pulley wheel to attach to the drive side of the rear dropouts.

• 12mm thru-axle: Thread the pulley wheel on your thru-axle–quick release portion is not needed!

Tool Resources

Diagram

The dummy hub used on a quick release dropout:

Image source: Park Tool Instruction Manual

The dummy hub used on a 12mm thru-axle

Image source: Park Tool Instruction Manual

Instructions

See video in "Resources" section, below.

Resources

• PDF: Park Tool Instruction Manual
• Video: "DH-1 Dummy Hub" by Park Tool (1:06 min). A quick demo of this tool being used on a road bike and a MTB.