Park Tool SR-2.3 Sprocket Remover Chain Whip For 5 To 12 Speed Cassettes

Tool seems good

The previous owner of my bike never changed the cassette, it was shot. Hence I suspected it’d not be so easy to loosen, so I wanted a reputable Sprocket tool with a lot of leverage, and good grip so that I wasn’t going to loose all the skin on my knuckles if it should slip. Easy choice- Park Tools, highly reputable, and this SR-2.3 did exactly as I needed, and I really had to lean into it to get the cassette loosened. Very pleased.;

I had purchased a cheaper chain whip and wrench combo to take off my cassette and perform hub maintenance on my bike. Every time I used it, I felt like I couldn't get enough power into the short handle and that it was going to break or damage my bike. It lasted maybe a dozen uses before the chain separated from the handle and was no longer usable.

I was debating buying slightly better one, but then remembered my typical progression through most of my bike tools:
1. Buy the cheapest one I can find on Amazon
2. Break it, or damage my bike
3. Look for another one that will hopefully last much longer
4. Buy the Park Tool version
5. Realize I should have bought this in the first place

I'll admit, Park Tools are often far too expensive and you can often get away with some cheaper alternatives. This is not true for a chain whip that requires lots of leverage and care to not strip or damage your cassette.

This thing is a beast! I can easily remove the fully-torqued lock ring effortlessly and without feeling like the tool is about to break in my hand. It has a really long handle, which makes it great for applying pressure, just place the tire on the ground and push downwards. No more wedging the tire against my leg/workbench hoping to get enough leverage.

TLDR: If you're in the market for a chain whip and think you'll use it more than five times, just buy this one. If you've already broken a chain whip and are looking for a better one, just buy this one.;

After dealing with several "budget" chain whips that have bent the handle, broken the chain, etc. while removing cassettes from old neglected bike wheels. I bit the bullet and purchased one from Park tools. I was not disappointed. One of the best features of this tool is the fact that you can replace the chain if it ever fails. Unlike other brands who rivet the chain portions to the handle, this one uses a screw and nut. The handle is also just the right thickness in the palm of my hand that you don't worry about it slipping from your grip if you hands are oily.
Overall, I am very pleased with this product and consider it one of the tools that it pays to buy quality the first time.;

I have the E thirteen Helix Cassette and the top 3 cogs need to be wrenched on first. This bar is too thick and rubs against my tires so I cant get a straight pull from the cassette. (Reserve 30's with 2.4 tires and cush core)
If you are only using to put on a normal cassette and can use a smaller cog, farther away from the hub then im sure it will work fine. Just a heads up if you plan on pulling from the 1-3 largests cogs the wrench will rub your tire and the chain will slip as its not a straight line of pull.;