[czardonic]

I am eyeing an old set of XT cranks for use on my muni. It looks like the spider is held in place with some sort of lock ring. Can this be removed without extra special tools?

Thanks.

 

[Bikinfoolferlife]

If you call the Shimano TL-UN96 a special tool, then yes....

 

[czardonic]

Thanks! (nm)

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[Homebrew]

Yes...

Or the Park BBT-8 (although the Shimano is cheaper)...

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQBBT8.shtml