AussieSteve
Active Member
I bought the Heavy Duty kit, but wished I'd bought the deluxe version, when it came to the included chain breaker and crank puller.
First I bought a crank puller off eBay, which didn't even last long enough to remove the first crank. I then had to buy a Shimano one locally for $60AU.
It wasn't so hard getting a chain breaker/joiner here, but for simplicity, I should have got it with the kit.
The end result was that I paid more than if I'd bought the deluxe kit.
The only other specialised tool needed for assembly is the spline-type bottom bracket cartridge tool. I recommend that you buy one of these too, when you order, unless you can borrow one. (Only $6)
... Steve
First I bought a crank puller off eBay, which didn't even last long enough to remove the first crank. I then had to buy a Shimano one locally for $60AU.
It wasn't so hard getting a chain breaker/joiner here, but for simplicity, I should have got it with the kit.
The end result was that I paid more than if I'd bought the deluxe kit.
The only other specialised tool needed for assembly is the spline-type bottom bracket cartridge tool. I recommend that you buy one of these too, when you order, unless you can borrow one. (Only $6)
... Steve